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New teaser of Scarlett Johansson's Ghost in the Shell out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
A new teaser for the Scarlett Johansson starrer upcoming science-fiction film 'Ghost in the Shell' has been released. The film was criticised of 'whitewashing' for casting Johansson as 'Major Motoko Kusanagi', which is originally a Japanese character in the Manga series on which the film is based. Directed by Rupert Sanders, it is scheduled to release on March 31, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:50 pm on 11 Nov
Sylvester Stallone's daughters named Miss Golden Globe 2017
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone's daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet Stallone have been named 'Miss Golden Globe 2017' for the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. They will be tasked with ushering presenters and winners on and off stage, along with the responsibility of carrying the statuettes. Notably, this is the first time that a trio will take on the role.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:31 pm on 11 Nov
Income Tax dept conducts raid on 'Baahubali' producers
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
The homes and offices of Baahubali's producers Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni in Hyderabad were raided by Income Tax Department officials on Friday. The IT officials are said to have received an anonymous tip-off that the producers were hoarding large amounts of cash in ₹500 and ₹1000 notes. Notably, the 2015 film had earned over ₹650 crore worldwide.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:27 pm on 11 Nov
Salman, Iulia end relationship: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
According to reports, actor Salman Khan and his rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur have ended their relationship due to "irreconcilable differences". "She made every effort to play the 'good bahu' in Salman's family," a source close to them was quoted as saying. Iulia's friendship with her ex-lover also did not go down too well with Salman, as per reports.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:24 pm on 11 Nov
Twitter introduces emoji for Ranveer Singh's 'Befikre'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Social networking site Twitter has created a special emoji for the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer film 'Befikre'. The emoji, which resembles the Eiffel Tower in Paris, will be activated by using hashtags such as #UdeDilBefikre, #Befikre and #BeBefikre. It will remain active until the film's release. Notably, the film's story is set in the French capital of Paris.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:22 pm on 11 Nov
'Relation with Alia too serious to be discussed in public'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has said that his relationship with Alia Bhatt is too serious to be discussed in public. "What I share with Alia is something unique. I got to know her when both of us were non-actors and that bond is for a lifetime," said Sidharth. He added that there is a "lot of likability... and deep-rooted attachment".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:50 pm on 11 Nov
Shah Rukh Khan launches his biography in Mumbai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan launched his biography 'SRK- 25 Years of a Life' by Samar Khan at an event in Mumbai. "25 years in the film industry was a big dream for a boy who came from Delhi all those years ago," said SRK. However, he added that despite 25 years in the industry, he "still feels like a newcomer".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:37 pm on 11 Nov
Trump has cameo appearances in over 10 Hollywood films
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
US President-elect Donald Trump has featured in over ten Hollywood films, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Zoolander'. He has also appeared on various television shows including 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'Sex and the City' and 'Saturday Night Live'. His first onscreen appearance was in 1985 in the sitcom 'The Jeffersons', where he played himself.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:21 pm on 11 Nov
'Salman wants Sooraj to be cast in role written for him'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan has asked filmmaker Puri Jagannadh to cast Sooraj Pancholi in a role written originally for Salman. The actor is said to consider Sooraj like part of his own family. Jagannadh is known for writing the story and screenplay of Salman's 2009 super-hit film 'Wanted', the Hindi adaptation of the Telugu film 'Pokiri'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:56 pm on 11 Nov
1977 film 'Amar Akbar Anthony' screened at Mumbai theatre
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
The 1977 film 'Amar Akbar Anthony', which starred Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan in the titular roles, was screened in a movie theatre in Mumbai. 'Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd' and '91.9 FM Radio Nasha' collaborated on its screening. The film was based on three brothers, who were separated at childhood and raised under the principles of three different religions.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:28 pm on 11 Nov
'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Ang Lee's directorial 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk', which released on Friday, is "one of the year's most quietly meditative experiences", wrote Hindustan Times. Mid-Day called the film "absorbing but not wholly involving" while Times of India wrote that "this is not one of his (Lee's) strongest films". The film has been rated 4/5 (HT), 2.5/5 (Mid-Day) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:25 pm on 11 Nov
'Fantastic Beasts 2' might explore Dumbledore's sexuality
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Author JK Rowling has hinted that the sequel to the 2016 film 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' might explore the sexuality of the character 'Dumbledore'. The film will throw light on the relationship between 'Albus Dumbledore' and 'Gellert Grindelwald'. The sequel will also feature several characters from the 'Harry Potter' universe, as confirmed by Rowling.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:00 pm on 11 Nov
New trailer of Will Smith's 'Collateral Beauty' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
A new trailer of the Will Smith and Kate Winslet starrer 'Collateral Beauty' has been released. The film, which also stars Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Edward Norton, Michael Peña and Naomie Harris, revolves around a man who has suffered a great tragedy. Directed by David Frankel, the film is scheduled to release on December 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:52 pm on 11 Nov
Took 6 yrs to get convinced for posing topless: Farhan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Farhan Akhtar has said that it took fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani six years to convince him to pose topless. "Every single time he would say to do it, I would always come and put something on. I am like, 'I can't, I don't want to do it'," said Farhan. The shot featured in Dabboo's calendar this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:35 pm on 11 Nov
Pawan Kalyan to contest 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Telugu actor and 'Jana Sena Party' chief Pawan Kalyan has announced that he will contest the 2019 Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh. He has said that his party's main aim will remain in getting special category status for the state. "I will always stand by you and fight against people's problems," said Kalyan while addressing a public rally.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:29 pm on 11 Nov
Video traces Leonardo DiCaprio's acting career
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
A six-minute video discussing actor Leonardo DiCaprio's acting career states that he was first noticed for his performance in the 1993 film 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'. Further detailing his career, the video states that Leonardo's 1997 film 'Titanic' has been the second highest grosser ever. It further lists numerous awards won by Leonardo DiCaprio, who turned 42 on Friday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:15 pm on 11 Nov
Bachchan tweets birthday wishes for 'colleague' DiCaprio
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Amitabh Bachchan has tweeted birthday wishes for Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, as he turned 42 on Friday. He referred to DiCaprio as a "colleague", "gentleman" and a "concerned climate change actor" while sharing the wishes. Bachchan made a cameo appearance as the character 'Meyer Wolfsheim' in the 2013 Hollywood film 'The Great Gatsby', which starred DiCaprio in a lead role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:12 pm on 11 Nov
'Rock On 2' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
'Rock On 2', which released on Friday, "fails to strike the right chords", wrote Indian Express. "[A]cting is one of the highlights of the film with Farhan, Purab and Arjun...being extremely effective," wrote Times of India while Hindustan Times wrote that it shows "a unique camaraderie among the boys". It was rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 3/5 (TOI) and 3.5/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:24 pm on 11 Nov
Amrita denies rumours of Sara starring opposite Ranveer
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Amrita Singh has denied rumours of her daughter Sara Ali Khan making her Bollywood debut opposite Ranveer Singh in director Zoya Akhtar's film 'Gully Boy'. "This is just not true," Amrita was quoted as saying. A source close to Zoya's film added, "To speculate that Sara is a part of the film is very mischievous at this juncture".
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:23 pm on 11 Nov
Singer, songwriter Leonard Cohen passes away at 82
short by Shubhodeep Datta / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Legendary Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen has passed away aged 82, at his residence in Los Angeles. A post on his Facebook page on Friday released a statement about the singer's death but did not provide further details. Born on September 21, 1934, Cohen was known for his songs like 'Hallelujah', 'Suzanne', and 'So Long, Marianne'.
short by Shubhodeep Datta / 03:58 pm on 11 Nov
Alia Bhatt sings title track of 'Rock On 2'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Alia Bhatt shared a video of herself singing the title track of the film 'Rock On 2'. She used the 'deer' filter available on Snapchat for the video. "This one's for you @shraddhakapoor!!!!! I hope I'm in sur haha!!! All the best team #RockOn2... Am sure you guys will Rock and how," she captioned the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:56 pm on 11 Nov
Shraddha Kapoor hugs her stalker
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor hugged a man who was stalking her after finding him around her for the 17th time in a single day. The actress was on the talk show 'Yaaron Ki Baraat' when she spotted him sitting among the audience. She then called him on stage to introduce him to the audience and gave him a hug.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:11 pm on 11 Nov
Hard Rock Cafe completes 10 years in India
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
The Hard Rock Cafe has completed a decade in India this year. The cafe is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a gala fundraising charity event for underprivileged musicians, and over 70 live performances this November. Meanwhile, it claims to have entertained over 85 lakh customers and hosted 5,000 gigs in the past ten years.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:54 pm on 11 Nov
Leonardo shot with a bleeding hand in 'Django Unchained'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
While shooting for the 2012 film 'Django Unchained' actor Leonardo DiCaprio "slammed his hand on the table and hit a glass" and continued to shoot the scene while bleeding. "My hand started really pouring blood all over the table...maybe they thought it was done with special effects. I wanted to keep going," said Leonardo, who turned 42 on Friday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:53 pm on 11 Nov
Priyanka Chopra's Punjabi production to release in December
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra's first Punjabi film as a producer, titled 'Sarvann' is set to release in December, as announced by the actress on Twitter. The film will feature actor Amrinder Gill and will be produced by Priyanka's production house 'Purple Pebble Pictures'. Priyanka earlier produced the Marathi film 'Ventilator', which stars Ashutosh Gowariker and several other Marathi actors.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:54 pm on 11 Nov
Leonardo's Oscar win generated over 4 lakh tweets per minute
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio's Oscar win for Best Actor for the 2015 film 'The Revenant' generated more than 4,40,000 tweets per minute, making it the most-tweeted minute of an Oscars telecast ever. The actor, who turned 42 on Friday, made his acting debut with 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' in 1993. Since then, Leonardo has been a part of 27 feature films.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 01:21 pm on 11 Nov
Supreme Court issues notice to Salman Khan in Chinkara case
short by Tarun Khanna / on 11 Nov 2016,Friday
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Chinkara poaching case in which he was earlier acquitted by the Rajasthan High Court. The Apex court has agreed to hear the petition filed by the Rajasthan government challenging the actor’s acquittal in the case. Salman was accused of hunting two Chinkaras near Jodhpur in 1998.
short by Tarun Khanna / 12:19 pm on 11 Nov
Kareena, Saif feature on 'Harper's Bazaar Bride' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Kareena Kapoor and her husband Saif Ali Khan have featured on the cover of the November issue of 'Harper's Bazaar Bride' magazine. Kareena wore a lehenga by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and a silver cape by designer Anamika Khanna. Saif can be seen in a kurta from Shantanu & Nikhil, paired with pants by designer Rohit Bal.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:03 pm on 10 Nov
Brad Pitt cleared of child abuse allegations: Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Brad Pitt has reportedly been cleared of child abuse allegations towards his son Maddox in a mid-September plane incident by Los Angeles officials. Reportedly, estranged wife Angelina, who filed for divorce after the incident, is "relieved" the inquiry is over. Currently, Jolie retains full custody of their six children while Pitt has been allowed 'therapeutic' visits to the kids.
short by Rini Sinha / 08:59 pm on 10 Nov
New look of Raj Kummar Rao from 'Omerta' revealed
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
A new still of Raj Kummar Rao from his upcoming film 'Omerta' was revealed by director Hansal Mehta on Twitter. "Produced by Swiss Entertainment & Karma Features, #Omerta has @RajkummarRao playing yet another real life character," Mehta captioned the photo. Notably, this will be Rao and Mehta's fourth film together, after 'Shahid' (2013), 'CityLights' (2014) and 'Aligarh' (2016).
short by Rini Sinha / 08:24 pm on 10 Nov
A fan once mistook me for Akshay Kumar: SRK
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he was once mistaken for Akshay Kumar by a female fan in London, who followed him and handed him a note which read, "I'm your biggest fan, Akshay Kumar". He replied, "Then you must have loved my song, 'Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast'". He also signed an autograph which read, "With love from Akshay Kumar".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 10 Nov
Ranbir, Ranveer to appear on Koffee With Karan: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
According to reports, Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will appear together on the talk show 'Koffee With Karan'. The two actors will reportedly shoot for the episode on this coming Tuesday. "It will be one epic episode and Karan will make sure that it would be a fun watch," a source close to the show was quoted as saying.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:59 pm on 10 Nov
Deepika's look from director Majid Majidi's film revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Deepika Padukone's look from Iranian director Majid Majidi's upcoming film has been revealed. The picture is from a shoot in Mumbai's Dhobi Ghat. The story of the film is based in India and it will be shot in Delhi, Mumbai and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Majidi is known for directing films like 'Children of Heaven' and 'Muhammad'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:58 pm on 10 Nov
US filmmaker pens 'Morning After To-Do List' post Trump win
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
American documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has shared a post, titled 'Morning After To-Do List', following Donald Trump's election as US President. He asked Democratic politicians to "step out of the way", unless willing to "fight and resist" Republicans. People must stop saying they're "stunned" as it means they were in a "bubble", inattentive to fellow Americans' despair, he wrote further.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:14 pm on 10 Nov
Kangana could be a good politician: Shahid Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that if Kangana Ranaut was not an actress, she could have been a good politician. He further said that Ranveer Singh could be a rapper, while Priyanka Chopra could be a singer. He made these comments when he was asked to choose alternate careers for a few actors on the talk show 'Vogue BFFs'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:22 pm on 10 Nov
John Abraham walks out of 'Comedy Nights Bachao'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
John Abraham, who was on the show 'Comedy Nights Bachao' to promote his upcoming film 'Force 2' walked out of the sets of the show. He was reportedly upset as host Krushna Abhishek cracked jokes on some of his earlier films. "I want to apologise to him; I haven't slept since the last few days because of this," said Krushna.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:54 pm on 10 Nov
'Koi Ishaara' song from 'Force 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
'Koi Ishaara', a new song from the John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha starrer upcoming action thriller film 'Force 2' has been released. It has been composed by Amaal Malik, with vocals by Armaan Malik and lyrics by Rashmi Virag. The film is a sequel to the 2011 film 'Force'. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film will release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:38 pm on 10 Nov
I don't understand romance: Shah Rukh Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he doesn't understand romance and it is "not his duty" to believe it as an actor. "It is your duty to make others believe in what you’re doing as an actor," the 51-year-old actor added. He further said that he believes that "the art is important" and not the artiste.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:38 pm on 10 Nov
'Rock On 2' waives convenience fee on online tickets
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
The team of 'Rock On 2', in collaboration with PVR cinemas, has waived the convenience fee charged on booking film tickets online through debit or credit cards. This comes in response to the scrapping of ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes. "Our team supports the efforts to curb black money," wrote Arjun Rampal while sharing the news on Twitter.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:56 pm on 10 Nov
Kannada actor Anil's body found 3 days after drowning
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
The body of Kannada actor Anil Kumar, who went missing after he jumped from a helicopter into a reservoir during the shoot of a film in Bengaluru, has been found. This comes a day after another victim, Raghava Uday's body was recovered. The stunt by Anil and Uday was part of the film 'Masti Gudi'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:42 pm on 10 Nov
Bipasha Basu falls sick after recent Delhi visit
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Bipasha Basu, through a post on Instagram, revealed that she is suffering from a bad throat after her recent visit to Delhi. The 37-year-old actress shared a clip on Instagram wherein she can be seen wearing a mask, captioned, "Help! #delhismog! Came back from Delhi with a horrible throat pain! It's really scary the conditions out there!"
short by Rini Sinha / 04:41 pm on 10 Nov
Emma Watson hides feminist books on New York subway
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Emma Watson hid copies of books by Maya Angelou on the New York subway on Wednesday, as part of an initiative for her feminist book club 'Our Shared Self'. She tweeted, "I am going to fight even harder for all the things I believe in." She earlier hid copies of Angelou's books on the London underground.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:31 pm on 10 Nov
SRK's 'Om Shanti Om' to get Japanese version
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
The Shah Rukh Khan starrer 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om' will be made into a musical in Japan, as shared by Director Farah Khan on Twitter. "Maybe a good day to announce on #9YearsOfOmShantiOm that it's being made into a huge musical in Japan!" tweeted Farah. The film marked actress Deepika Padukone's debut in Bollywood.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:14 pm on 10 Nov
'Winter is coming': GoT author George Martin on Trump's win
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
'Game of Thrones' author George RR Martin, in a blog post titled 'President Pussygrabber', wrote "winter is coming", referring to Donald Trump's election as the 45th president of the USA on Wednesday. "Come January, he will become the worst president in American history. Over the next four years, our problems are going to get much, much worse," Martin wrote further.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:10 pm on 10 Nov
Simpsons predicted a Trump presidency 16 years ago
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
American series The Simpsons had 'predicted' that Donald Trump would be elected US President 16 years ago. In an episode released in 2000, Lisa said to her advisors in the Oval Office, "We've inherited quite a budget crunch from President Trump." The Simpsons also mocked Trump in a 2015 episode after he announced he was running for president.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:31 pm on 10 Nov
'Film industry not impacted by Modi's demonetisation move'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Film producer Mukesh Bhatt, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to scrap ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes said that the move would not impact the film industry. "The film industry has been completely corporatised and cleaned of all cash dealings. From the year 2000 onwards, the industry doesn’t deal with cash money," added Bhatt.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:24 pm on 10 Nov
'Just Go To Hell Dil' song from 'Dear Zindagi' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
'Just Go To Hell Dil', a new song from Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt's upcoming film 'Dear Zindagi' has been released. It has been composed by Amit Trivedi, sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, with lyrics by Kausar Munir. Also starring actors Kunal Kapoor and Angad Bedi, the film, directed by Gauri Shinde, will release on November 25.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:42 pm on 10 Nov
Clinton supporter Lady Gaga protests outside Trump Tower
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Singer Lady Gaga, who supported Democratic party candidate Hillary Clinton protested outside Trump Tower in New York on Wednesday, following the victory of Donald Trump. She shared a photo of herself holding a sign that said "Love trumps hate" on Twitter. "I want to live in a #CountryOfKindness where #LoveTrumpsHate," she captioned the photo.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:37 pm on 10 Nov
Ranveer sneakily eats snacks in video from 'Befikre' sets
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Ranveer Singh is seen trying to sneakily eat snacks, including chocolates and chips, in a new behind-the-scenes video called 'Ranveer vs Food' from the film 'Befikre'. He is seen telling other crew members not to tell his fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens about the cheat meals. Ranveer trained to get a chiseled body for his look as the character 'Dharam'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:05 am on 10 Nov
Dear Zindagi crew filmed for 24 hrs in Singapore
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
The crew of the Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Dear Zindagi' shot for 24 hours continuously on the last day of their Singapore schedule. They did so to compensate for the lost time, after they wasted more than half of their day as it was raining. Further, they had their flights scheduled for the next day.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:05 am on 10 Nov
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible 6 to release in July 2018
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise's upcoming film 'Mission: Impossible 6' will release on July 27, 2018, as announced by Paramount Pictures. It is the sixth instalment in the 'Mission Impossible' film franchise and will see Cruise reprising the role of Impossible Missions Force agent 'Ethan Hunt'. The film will be directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who also directed the fifth instalment.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:01 am on 10 Nov
Making of Alia's character in 'Dear Zindagi' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
The making of Alia Bhatt as a Director of Photography (DOP) in the film 'Dear Zindagi' has been released. "I actually got to operate the camera, shift focus, tilt the camera, zoom in... all of that," said Alia. While thanking DOP Laxman for teaching her the technicalities, Alia added that resting the heavy camera on her shoulders was extremely difficult.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 09 Nov
PM thanks Rajinikanth for supporting ban on ₹500, ₹1,000
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to thank Bollywood celebrities who appreciated his decision to scrap ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes. "Thank you. All of us have to work shoulder to shoulder and create a prosperous, inclusive and corruption free India," Modi replied to Rajinikanth. He also replied to other celebrities including Karan Johar and Kamal Hassan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 09 Nov
Harbhajan Singh to judge new season of 'Roadies'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh will be judging the new season of MTV's reality show 'Roadies'. "I am really looking forward to experiencing the pulse of India's millennial generation. My all-time favourite contestant is and will always be Rannvijay," said Harbhajan. The 14th season is called 'Roadies Rising' and will mark the return of actress Neha Dhupia as a co-judge.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:56 pm on 09 Nov
Sonakshi features on Nov cover of Cosmopolitan India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has featured on the November cover of Cosmopolitan India. The actress has worn a skirt by the designer duo 'Hemant & Nandita' paired with a printed top by the Italian label 'Missoni' along with accessories by 'Accessorize'. Sonakshi has talked about "love, life and her idea of feminism" in this edition of the magazine.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:13 pm on 09 Nov
Salman to star as 'godfather-gunda' in 'Judwaa 2': Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan will make a special appearance as a 'godfather-gunda' to the double role played by Varun Dhawan in the upcoming film 'Judwaa 2'. The script is said to contain tapori (rowdy) slangs. A remix of the song 'Tan Tana Tan Tan Tan Tara' will also reportedly feature in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:22 pm on 09 Nov
YouTube Kids launched in India
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Google on Wednesday launched the YouTube Kids, a service that will offer specially curated videos, in India. The company said that the "standalone, family-friendly app makes it easier for children to find videos on topics they want to explore." The app also has several features that allow parents to control how and when children use YouTube.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:21 pm on 09 Nov
Embarrassing night for America: Chris on Trump as US Prez
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Reacting to Republican candidate Donald Trump becoming the US President, actor Chris Evans tweeted, "This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation." Singer Katy Perry, who was supporting Hillary Clinton, tweeted, "Gonna cry my false eyelashes off tonight." Meanwhile, Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh tweeted, "& DONALD TRUMPS: Mr President Congratulations."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:03 pm on 09 Nov
Adele named richest UK celebrity under 30 by Heat magazine
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Singer Adele, with earnings of £92 million, has been named the richest UK celebrity under 30 by Heat, an entertainment magazine, in its 'Rich List 2016'. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, with earnings of £74 million, ranked second while singer Ed Sheeran, with an estimated fortune of £45 million, ranked third. 'One Direction' topped the list for three consecutive years till 2015.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:35 pm on 09 Nov
Kannada actor Uday's body found 2 days after drowning
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
The body of Kannada actor Raghava Uday, who went missing after he jumped from a chopper into the Thippagondanahalli Reservoir during a movie shoot in Bengaluru, has been found. The stunt by Uday and another actor Anil was part of 'Masti Gudi', the film starring Duniya Vijay. The search operation is ongoing as Anil's body is yet to be found.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:06 pm on 09 Nov
Acting career has a shelf life: Farhan Akhtar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Farhan Akhtar has said that a person's acting career has a "shelf life" and that he can only play different characters "for that long". "[G]ood roles are coming my way and I am happy with the films that I am getting... to be part of... I feel there is no need to rock the boat at the moment," added Farhan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:56 pm on 09 Nov
Three Indian films to be screened at Cairo film fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Three Indian films, including the Konkona Sen Sharma starrer 'Lipstick Under My Burkha', will be showcased at the upcoming Cairo International Film Festival. Malayalam film 'The Narrow Path' (Ottayaal Paatha) by Satish and Santosh Babusenan, has been selected for the main International Competition and will be competing along with 15 other films. Marathi film 'Half Ticket' has also been selected.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:53 pm on 09 Nov
Bachchan sings Ganesh aarti song for 'Sarkar 3'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has sung a Ganesh aarti song for the upcoming film 'Sarkar 3'. The 74-year-old shared pictures from the sets of the film in a blog post. "In prayer for the aarti for ‘Sarkar 3’ on the beach of the Arabian Sea off Juhu... The sinister serious looks... (are) deliberate and pertinent for the scene,” wrote Bachchan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:02 pm on 09 Nov
Kannada actors' deaths criminal act by filmmakers: Sonu Sood
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Sonu Sood has said that the death of two Kannada actors, Anil and Uday, while shooting a scene for a film, was a "purely criminal act" by the filmmakers. "I am shocked, sad and angry... I saw the video and there were no safety precautions taken for those actors... I think it is unpardonable," added Sonu.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:38 pm on 09 Nov
Afraid to look like I do: Kunal Nayyar on Trump's win
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Kunal Nayyar, who plays Raj on television series 'The Big Bang Theory', on Wednesday tweeted, "Never in 15 years of living In this country have I ever felt afraid to look like I do. #immigrant". He added, "If you look like me- you'd better start shaving your beard". He was referring to Trump's victory in the US presidential elections.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:35 pm on 09 Nov
'When Aamir or Salman are on poster, films make ₹300 cr'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that when Salman Khan or Aamir Khan feature on posters of films, they make ₹300 crore. "Somehow professional men are given more remuneration... compensation than women are," said Priyanka. She added that movies with female leads don't make that kind of money but when these films make such money, actresses will also earn as much.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:34 pm on 09 Nov
Truly a masterstroke move by Modi, tweets Karan Johar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to scrap the old ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes, filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted, "This is truly a masterstroke move!!!! @narendramodi hits it out of the stadium!!!!" "Hats off @narendramodi ji. New India is born," tweeted Rajinikanth. Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "[T]he new 2,000 rs note is PINK in colour... the PINK effect..!!"
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:19 pm on 09 Nov
ADHM becomes Karan Johar, Aish's 1st film to earn ₹100 crore
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
The Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has entered the ₹100 crore club, making it Karan Johar's first directorial and Aishwarya's first Bollywood film to earn ₹100 crore. The film minted ₹102.05 crore in twelve days of its release. ADHM is Ranbir's third and Anushka's fourth film in the ₹100 crore club.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:18 pm on 09 Nov
8-yr-old Indian actor of 'Lion' denied visa to US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Sunny Pawar, the 8-year-old Indian child artist who has starred in the Hollywood film 'Lion' alongside Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel, has been denied a visa to the US. Sunny was to attend the film's premiere in New York. "We believe it must be the effect of immigration paranoia," stated an official statement from the film's distributor The Weinstein Company.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 09 Nov
Did not broker a deal for release of ADHM: Raj Thackeray
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has said that he did not broker a deal for the release of Karan Johar's film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "[S]ome people... started spreading lies that I had brokered a deal... let me tell [them] that Raj Thackeray is not for sale and our stand on the issue is clean and clear," added Thackeray.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:54 pm on 09 Nov
Varun, Alia's look from 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday
The look of actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt from their upcoming romantic comedy film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' has been unveiled. The film marks the second installment of a franchise that began with the 2014 film 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film is scheduled to release on March 10, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:35 pm on 09 Nov
Sad that award shows are like a reality show: Rampal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Arjun Rampal has said that he is really sad that "award shows are like a reality show". "I remember when I came into this industry, there were such credible award shows and to win them was such a high," said Arjun. He added, "All of this makes my National Award even so much more special."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:25 pm on 08 Nov
Teaser of S3 gets 2 million views in less than 24 hours
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
The teaser of the Suriya-starrer Tamil action film 'S3', which was released on Monday has received over 2 million views in less than 24 hours. 'S3' is the third part in the 'Singam' franchise directed by Hari. Suriya will reprise his role as police officer 'Durai Singam'. Also starring Anushka Shetty and Shruti Haasan, 'S3' will release on December 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:27 pm on 08 Nov
Sara Ali Khan to make her debut opposite Ranveer: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara Ali Khan will be making her debut opposite Ranveer Singh in the upcoming film 'Gully Boy'. Ranveer Singh will reportedly be playing the role of an underground rapper from Mumbai in the film, which will be directed by Zoya Akhtar. The film is inspired by real-life rappers, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:18 pm on 08 Nov
Prince Harry condemns press "abuse" of girlfriend Meghan
short by Rini Sinha / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
British Royal Prince Harry, in a statement, condemned the "wave of abuse and harassment" girlfriend and actress Meghan Markle was subjected to by the press. He criticised the "sexism and racism of social media trolls", adding he was "disappointed" as he was unable to "protect" her. He appealed to the press to "pause and reflect before further damage is done".
short by Rini Sinha / 08:16 pm on 08 Nov
Rishi Kapoor lashes out at Pakistan's ban on Indian content
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has slammed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority's (PEMRA) ban on Indian content being aired on Pakistani TV channels. "[Y]ou banned Indian content on your channels and theaters. Can you put stop the selling of illegal DVDs of Indian films?" tweeted Rishi. He further wrote that "putting a ban on matters of heart is wrong".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:09 pm on 08 Nov
Miley says she is not marriage material: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, singer Miley Cyrus has said that she feels she is not 'marriage material'. Miley is currently engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth. While Liam is said to be desperate to get married as soon as possible, Miley does not want to rush into the marriage. Notably, the couple had split in 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 08 Nov
Picture shows SRK with son AbRam planting tree sapling
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
A picture of actor Shah Rukh Khan with his son AbRam Khan planting a tree sapling has emerged online. The picture is said to be from Bhuj, Gujarat, where Shah Rukh was shooting for 'Raees'. AbRam is SRK's youngest child with wife Gauri Khan. Shah Rukh's eldest child is his son Aryan while he also has a daughter named Suhana.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:35 pm on 08 Nov
'My marital status, divorce, nipples have been shamed'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Jennifer Aniston has said that she's been shamed over her marital status, divorce, lack of a mate and even her nipples. "I just thought: 'I have worked too hard in this life and this career to be whittled down to a sad, childless human'," said Aniston. She added how she is currently trying to figure out what inspires her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 08 Nov
Saina Nehwal invites Mirzya actress to play a match with her
short by Dishant Sharma / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will face Mirzya actress Saiyami Kher in a friendly match after the latter recalled facing Saina in a Junior Open Nationals' match when she was a junior-level player. "Jr. Open Nationals in Thane where everyone was dreading having @NSaina in the same draw! 3&2 of the toughest points I’ve earned in my life”, Saiyami had tweeted.
short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 08 Nov
Sushant on cover of Verve's special edition
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has featured on the November cover of Verve magazine's special edition called 'Special Verve Man Edition 2016'. The actor is seen wearing a pair of Hermès pants with a Burberry velvet jacket and a printed shirt, tie and pocket square by Salvatore Ferragamo. He features in the cover story 'Sushant Singh Rajput, Man Of The Moment'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 08 Nov
Ranveer shares Dubsmash video to promote 'Rock On 2'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has shared a Dubsmash video of himself mimicking the song 'Pichle Saat Dinon Mein' from the film 'Rock On' to promote the upcoming film 'Rock On 2'. The film, a sequel to the original 2008 release, stars Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai and Purab Kohli from the original cast. 'Rock On 2' releases on November 11.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:03 pm on 08 Nov
Priyanka Chopra joins LinkedIn as 'Influencer'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has joined professional networking website LinkedIn as a 'LinkedIn Influencer'. Priyanka will join a select group of influencers that includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and TV personality Oprah Winfrey. The actress will be sharing her perspective with professionals in India and worldwide on LinkedIn.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:53 pm on 08 Nov
Bipasha calls pregnancy rumours 'absolutely untrue'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Bipasha Basu has denied reports that she is pregnant. "I wish people would respectfully leave these major life decisions to us. Absolutely untrue rumours," said Bipasha. Earlier, reports emerged that Bipasha along with her husband Karan Singh Grover had been visiting a gynae-obstetrician and making multiple visits to the doctor's clinic over the past month.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:48 pm on 08 Nov
Success is like Candy Crush: Priyanka Chopra
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that success is like the video game Candy Crush, where one never plays the "same level again" but only keeps "looking ahead". "If you start thinking you're successful, you'll never aim for success, because you've already achieved it. I like winning. Once I've done something, though, I don't even think about it," added Priyanka.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:41 pm on 08 Nov
Told SRK he’d have to become every woman’s fantasy: Aditya
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Aditya Chopra has said that he told Shah Rukh Khan that he'd have to become "every woman's fantasy to realise his superstar dream". "When we cast him for Darr, to be honest, neither dad (Yash Chopra) nor I really liked him," said Aditya. However, watching SRK's first shot, Aditya said he knew that the actor would become a superstar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:37 pm on 08 Nov
'The Big Bang Theory to get spinoff called Sheldon'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, American TV series 'The Big Bang Theory' is set to get a prequel series called 'Sheldon'. The spinoff is said to revolve around the teenage years of 'Sheldon Cooper', played by Jim Parsons. The new series will reportedly have no involvement of other cast members from 'The Big Bang Theory', which is currently in its tenth season.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:12 pm on 08 Nov
GoT stars attended the Sevilla-Barcelona La Liga match
short by Dishant Sharma / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actors from the HBO TV series Game of Thrones were in attendance at the La Liga match between Sevilla and FC Barcelona at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Monday. The actors, including Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Kit Harington among others, were also presented personalised Sevilla jerseys after the match.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:03 pm on 08 Nov
Priyanka urges Americans to vote in US Prez elections
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has shared a video urging Americans to vote in the upcoming US presidential elections. "I may not be American but I am a global citizen, and the outcome of this election is going to impact the entire world," said Priyanka. "Go out there and vote... The world is counting on you," added the actress.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:47 pm on 08 Nov
Akshay Kumar visits BSF base camp in Jammu
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar visited the BSF base camp in Jammu on Tuesday to pay tribute to soldiers who have lost their lives in ceasefire violations. "Fortunate that I got (this) opportunity... I have always said I'm a reel hero, you are the real hero," said Akshay. He also suggested making an app to help streamline donations to the armed forces.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:35 pm on 08 Nov
Tom Hanks wins Hollywood Actor Award at HFA 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Tom Hanks won the Hollywood Actor Award, Natalie Portman won the Hollywood Actress Award while Mel Gibson was honoured with the Hollywood Director Award at this year's Hollywood Film Awards (HFA). Further, Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens won the Hollywood Documentary Award for 'Before The Flood'. Meanwhile, Eddie Murphy was honoured with the Hollywood Career Achievement Award.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:03 pm on 08 Nov
Sushmita Sen shares pic with SRK, daughters
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Sushmita Sen has shared a picture of herself and her daughters along with actor Shah Rukh Khan. Sen, who had bumped into Khan on a plane captioned the photo, "I was travelling alone with the #babies and the #gentlemen 'HE' is... insisted and carried my bags himself!!!!... a dependable #friend... always reaffirming 'MAIN HOON NA' I love this man!!!!"
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:55 pm on 08 Nov
Praying that Hillary becomes next US President: Balan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Vidya Balan has said that she is "hoping and praying" that Hillary Clinton becomes the next President of the United States. "Every day I watch television to see her debates. And I really think it is time, we had a woman president in America which is one of the strongest economies in the world," said Balan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:28 pm on 08 Nov
Angelina Jolie to have sole custody of children
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Angelina Jolie will continue to have sole custody of her six children, while Brad Pitt will have "therapeutic visits" for the time being, according to a representative of the actress. It is unclear what "therapeutic visits" entailed. Pitt filed a legal response on Friday, seeking joint custody of their children, while Jolie earlier asked for sole physical custody.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:32 pm on 08 Nov
Even Salman Khan is looking for good stories: Swara
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Swara Bhaskar, while speaking on 'formula films' in Bollywood said that "the presence of big stars in a movie no longer guarantees a hit" and even Salman Khan "is also looking for good stories first". "The clear distinction between art and parallel cinema that was there in the 70s or 80s is a thing of past now," added Swara.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:32 pm on 08 Nov
We're not good swimmers: Drowned Kannada actors had said
short by Shipra Sharma / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Actors Anil and Uday, who drowned on Monday while shooting for Kannada film 'Masti Gudi', had admitted to not being good swimmers, minutes before diving into the lake. "I know a little bit of swimming, but first time I’m jumping from a height. So that makes me a bit nervous", Anil said. "I'm not a good swimmer either", added Uday.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:56 pm on 07 Nov
RGV shares pic with Amitabh from sets of Sarkar 3
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has shared a picture of himself with actor Amitabh Bachchan from the sets of the upcoming film 'Sarkar 3'. "Trying to tame a lion," tweeted RGV while sharing the picture. Another picture he shared was only of Amitabh and was captioned, "Sarkar of acting preparing for a scene on the set of Sarkar 3."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:14 pm on 07 Nov
'You Know What I Mean' song from 'Rock On 2' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
'You Know What I Mean', a new song from Farhan Akhtar's upcoming film 'Rock On 2' has been released. It features Farhan, Arjun, Purab Kohli and Luke Kenny, members of band 'Magik' from the 2008 film 'Rock On'. The song has been composed by music composers Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy with vocals by Farhan Akhtar and lyrics by Javed Akhtar.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:58 pm on 07 Nov
Hotel offers New Year's Eve with Justin Bieber for $500,000
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Miami luxury hotel 'Fontainebleau', is offering guests a "stage-front table" for Justin Bieber's performance for $500,000 (around ₹3.3 crore) on New Year's Eve. The five-night package, available for up to 10 guests, also includes use of luxury cars like Rolls-Royce Phantom and Aston Martin Volante among others. Guests will also get access to EDM DJ Marshmello's performance on December 31.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:57 pm on 07 Nov
Richa Chadha's short film 'Raakh' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
A short film titled 'Raakh', starring actors Richa Chadha, Vir Das and Shaad Randhawa, has been released. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film narrates the story of a man who sets out to take revenge for his lover's rape and murder. "Short films are definitely easier to do," Richa said at the film's screening, recently held in Mumbai.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:54 pm on 07 Nov
Why don’t we call Game of Thrones regressive?: Ekta Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Ekta Kapoor has said Indian television content is not regressive while questioning, "Why don't we call Game of Thrones regressive?" She added, "It is the same thing - you watch a woman give birth to dragons there, you have a red woman killing, a red wedding." Ekta said that writers, who write one show for eight years, should be applauded.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:34 pm on 07 Nov
Working in Pak depends on circumstances, government: Shah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has said that whether he will work in Pakistani films will depend on the circumstance that the Indian government is in with regards to Pakistan. "I have worked in two Pakistani films. In last few years we went to Pakistan to do our theatre shows, but this year we were not able to go there," added Shah.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:22 pm on 07 Nov
Pink Floyd Roger Waters' donation helps disabled Syrian girl
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
English rock band Pink Floyd's Co-founder Roger Waters' donation helped 16-year-old Syrian refugee Fatima get a set of prosthetic hands. International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance, a medical charity had raised almost $50,000 for Fatima's surgery, after which Waters offered to donate the rest of the amount. Fatima lost both her hands during a bombing in Syria in 2005.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:16 pm on 07 Nov
2 Kannada actors feared dead after film stunt in Bengaluru
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Two Kannada actors Anil and Uday are feared dead from drowning after they jumped into the Thippagondanahalli Reservoir during a film shoot in Bengaluru on Monday. The stunt was part of the film 'Masti Gudi', which stars Duniya Vijay. As per reports, safety measures were not taken during the shoot and the two actors were spotted without any safety harness.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:01 pm on 07 Nov
2nd episode of Koffee With Karan to feature Akshay, Twinkle
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
The second episode of Koffee With Karan, Season 5 will feature host Karan Johar's childhood friend Twinkle Khanna and her husband actor Akshay Kumar. Star World shared the episode's promo while tweeting, "Now you know why she is @mrsfunnybones!" Twinkle is seen telling Johar that if she writes a book on Bollywood, she will call it 'Tentacles to Testicles'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:30 pm on 07 Nov
'Pulimurugan' 1st Malayalam film to enter ₹100 cr club
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
The Mohanlal starrer 'Pulimurugan' has become the first Malayalam film to enter the ₹100 crore club with its worldwide earnings, a month after its release on October 7. The 56-year-old actor tweeted about the milestone while extending his gratitude to the film's crew and the audience. Directed by Vysakh, the film was reportedly made on a budget of ₹25 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 07 Nov
'Mona Singh approached for US TV series The Good Wife'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
As per reports, television actress Mona Singh was approached to play an Indian character on the American television series 'The Good Wife'. However, she is said to have turned it down as it clashed with the dates of her other commitments in India. Mona was reportedly offered the role to replace the character 'Kalinda Sharma', earlier played by Archie Panjabi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:03 pm on 07 Nov
John shares video of injured knee before surgery
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Actor John Abraham has shared a video of himself while on his way to get three knee surgeries done after he sustained injuries during the shoot of his upcoming film 'Force 2'. "When we say "blood and sweat" goes into a film... we mean it," tweeted John. He reportedly continued shooting despite the injuries, which further aggravated the wounds.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:52 pm on 07 Nov
Aamir, Fatima, Sanya feature on Nov cover of Femina
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Actor Aamir Khan and his co-stars and on-screen daughters from the upcoming film 'Dangal', Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra have featured on the November cover of Femina's anniversary issue. "We should give the same opportunities to girls because they can be as successful as boys," said Aamir. The magazine's anniversary theme is men and women working together towards victory.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:37 pm on 07 Nov
First episode of Koffee With Karan season 5 airs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
The first episode of 'Koffee With Karan' season 5, which featured the host Karan Johar interviewing Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, aired on Sunday night. SRK said that he would like to know where Ranveer Singh got the "padded underwear" which he is wearing in 'Befikre'. Meanwhile, Alia answered all 13 questions correctly in the 'Who Knows Who' quiz.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:31 pm on 07 Nov
English daily calls Deepika's look at EMAs Bollywood Blunder
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
An English daily called actress Deepika Padukone a 'Bollywood Blunder' based on the outfit she wore for her first international red carpet appearance at the 2016 MTV EMAs. "Indian actress Deepika Padukone may be stunning but her swamp green bralet and skirt combo did nothing for her sensational figure," wrote the daily while featuring her among the ‘worst dressed' celebrities.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:20 pm on 07 Nov
Justin Bieber wins three awards at 2016 MTV EMAs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Singer Justin Bieber won three awards including 'Best Song' for his track 'Sorry' at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). While Lady Gaga won the 'Best Female' award, Shawn Mendes won in the 'Best Male' category. Further, Drake was the winner in the Best Hip Hop category and 'Coldplay' won the EMA for 'Best Rock'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:10 pm on 07 Nov
RGV announces 1st international film 'Nuclear'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has announced the film 'Nuclear', which will be his first international project. He added that the film will be made on a budget of ₹340 crore. It will be shot in USA, China, Russia, and India and will feature a cast consisting of American, Chinese, Russian, British, Yemeni and Indian actors.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:05 pm on 07 Nov
Jackie Shroff to play Sunil Dutt in Sanjay's biopic: Report
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Actor Jackie Shroff will reportedly play the role of Sanjay Dutt's father Sunil Dutt, in the upcoming Rajkumar Hirani's biopic on Sanjay. "It's a difficult role. I'll try not to look like him... (but) follow his mannerisms," the 59-year-old actor said. While Shroff confirmed he has done a look test for the role, he reportedly hasn't signed the film yet.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:50 pm on 07 Nov
'Ki Kariye Nachna Aaonda Nahin' song from 'Tum Bin 2' out
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
'Ki Kariye Nachna Aaonda Nahin', the new song from the Neha Sharma and Aditya Seal starrer 'Tum Bin 2' was released on Monday. The song, featuring television actress Mouni Roy, is a recreation of a Punjabi song by the same name. It is composed by Gourov Roshin, with vocals by Neha Kakkar, Raftaar, Hardy Sandhu and lyrics by Kumaar.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:21 pm on 07 Nov
Hazel accepted my friend request after 3 months: Yuvraj
short by Dishant Sharma / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said that his fiancée Hazel Keech accepted his friend request on Facebook after a gap of three months. Talking about his fiancée Yuvraj added, "She shares my attitude towards life – both of us love goofing around and we believe in working hard." The pair is set to tie the knot on November 30.
short by Dishant Sharma / 03:59 pm on 07 Nov
Third teaser of SRK, Alia's 'Dear Zindagi' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
The third teaser of the Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt starrer film 'Dear Zindagi', titled 'Dear Zindagi Take 3: Love. BreakUp. Repeat' was released on Monday. The new teaser also features actors Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi and Ira Dubey along with the main leads. Written and directed by Gauri Shinde, 'Dear Zindagi' is scheduled to release on November 25.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:30 pm on 07 Nov
Kamal Haasan has most films sent to Oscars from India
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Seven films of actor Kamal Haasan were submitted to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, which is believed to be the most number of films featuring any Indian actor. His movies- 'Saagar', 'Swathi Muthyam' and 'Nayakan' were submitted for three consecutive years from 1985-1987. Haasan, who debuted as a child artiste in 'Kalathur Kannamma', turned 62 on Monday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:15 pm on 07 Nov
Deepika's red carpet look from MTV Europe Music Awards 2016
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Nov 2016,Monday
Actress Deepika Padukone on Sunday walked the red carpet at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2016. Deepika wore an embellished black top, teamed with a high-waist olive green skirt and a black jacket by designer Monisha Jaising. She accessorised her look with a black belt, tassel earrings by Valliyan by Nitya Arora and black stilettos from Balmain.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:09 pm on 07 Nov
Jacqueline, Kalki attempt to break Guinness World Record
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Jacqueline Fernandez and Kalki Koechlin along with over hundred other women have attempted to break a Guinness World Record of "Most people to hold the abdominal plank position" for 60 seconds. The event held in Mumbai was part of sportswear brand Puma's 'Do You' campaign. Jacqueline shared a video from the event alongside the line, "#girlpower at its best!!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:59 pm on 06 Nov
I wear my stardom like a T-shirt not a tuxedo: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he does not wear his "stardom like a tuxedo" but wears it "like a T-shirt." The 51-year-old actor added, "If you're a real star you don't need to prove it in any other way than being gentlemanly, kind and cool." He made these comments in an interview with film critic Anupama Chopra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:48 pm on 06 Nov
Priyanka does a scene in Hindi for American series Quantico
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has done a scene, where she has spoken dialogues in Hindi for an episode in the American TV series 'Quantico'. "Loved doing a scene in Hindi on #Quantico #homeawayfromhome #misshome," tweeted Priyanka. In the scene, the actress' character 'Alex Parrish' is shown in captivity when a stranger, who starts conversing with her in Hindi, helps her escape.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:29 pm on 06 Nov
Cobie Smulders pens letter on fighting ovarian cancer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actress Cobie Smulders, who is known for her role as 'Robin Scherbatsky' in the American sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother', has penned a letter on how she fought with ovarian cancer and survived. "It felt grossly unfair... Thankfully... cancer did not get the best of me," wrote Cobie. She got diagnosed in spring 2008, when she was only 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:35 pm on 06 Nov
Yuvraj-Hazel's wedding cards designed with a cricket theme
short by Saloni Tandon / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
The wedding invitations of cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his fiancée Hazel Keech have been designed with a cricket theme. The cards consist of caricatures of the cricketer and the actress with the caption, "Yuvraj and Hazel Premier League. Loving it, sirji!". The cricketer is reportedly tying the knot in Chandigarh on November 30, followed by ceremonies in Goa and Delhi.
short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 06 Nov
Parineeti, Aditya to appear on Koffee With Karan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actors Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapoor will appear as guests on the fifth season of talk show 'Koffee With Karan'. Parineeti shared a photo of herself along with Aditya and Karan from the talk show's sets. "Koffee has been had!! It was no filter and extra strong!! The show should be renamed #GossipWithKaran," she captioned the photo.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:21 pm on 06 Nov
I am more than my breasts: Pooja Bedi's daughter
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actress Pooja Bedi's daughter Aalia, while slamming body-shamers has written in a blog that she is "more than her breasts". "If my cleavage is visible, it does not mean I am giving consent," she wrote. Aalia also added that being an "eighteen-year-old Indian girl does not take away the fact" that she is "allowed" to dress the way she pleases.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:17 pm on 06 Nov
2 Indian films to compete with 13 foreign films at IFFI
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Two Indian films have been selected to compete with 13 foreign films in the 'International Competition' section of the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The Directorate of Film Festivals announced that 'Ishti', a Sanskrit film focussing on stigmas of Indian society, and 'Sahaj Paather Gappo' (Colours of Innocence) were chosen for the competition.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:03 pm on 06 Nov
Akshay shares pic from sets of 'Toilet - Ek Prem Katha'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actor Akshay Kumar has shared a picture with his co-star Bhumi Pednekar from the sets of their upcoming film 'Toilet - Ek Prem Katha' where they both are seen posing inside a toilet. "First day it is...need your best wishes," tweeted Akshay. The film is said to be a satirical take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:48 pm on 06 Nov
'Presenting at MTV EMAs a step forward in my global career'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actress Deepika Padukone has said that presenting an award at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) is "a step forward" in her global career. The actress added, "I have grown up watching the MTV awards and I didn't think that one day, I would be walking down the red carpet and presenting an award at this global music event."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:08 pm on 06 Nov
'I know how to balance my professional and personal life'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has said that she knows how to balance her professional and personal life. "Nothing has ever stopped me from working... that is not going to change," said Kareena, who is pregnant with her first child. She added, "Saif always tells me, 'See, you worked more after marriage... you are going to do the same after the baby'."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:48 pm on 06 Nov
'Cleared misconceptions about our film industry in H'wood'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she has "cleared many misconceptions when it comes to Indian films and its actors" while working in Hollywood. "I believe in our talent and I've just opened the world's eyes to what we have to offer," said the 34-year-old actress. "It would be great to see more Indian talent in the West," added Priyanka.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 06 Nov
Salman declares support for Hillary in US Prez elections
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan has declared his support for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party nominee, in the upcoming US Presidential election. "Hope you win. May god give you the strength to follow the constitution and human values. All the best. #HillaryClintonforpresident," tweeted Salman alongside a picture of Hillary on Saturday. She will be contesting against the Republican nominee Donald Trump.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:48 pm on 06 Nov
Bob Dylan's paintings go on display at London exhibition
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Around 200 paintings by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan went on display at the Halcyon Gallery in London on Saturday. Dylan has said 'The Beaten Path' exhibition explores "the American landscape" and how one sees it "while criss-crossing the land." The 75-year-old, who has been painting for about 50 years, has designed his own album covers in the past.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:15 pm on 06 Nov
'I'll be scared if my daughter wants to become an actress'
short by Rini Sinha / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Actor Shahid Kapoor, in a recent interview, has revealed that he will be "scared" if his daughter, Misha, comes and tells him that she wants to become an actress. "It (acting) is a tough job," the 35-year-old actor further said. Misha, who was born on August 26 this year, is the first child of Shahid and wife Mira.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:22 pm on 06 Nov
'Pratyusha was upset about father calling her a prostitute'
short by Rini Sinha / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Late television actress Pratyusha Banerjee's boyfriend, Rahul Raj Singh, referring to a copy of the chargesheet, has said that Pratyusha was upset about her father calling her a prostitute. "I never had a clue (about this). If I had, I would have definitely done something," Singh added. This comes after Banerjee's lawyer alleged that Singh had forced Pratyusha into prostitution.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:12 pm on 06 Nov
Brad Pitt files for joint custody of kids in divorce filing
short by Rini Sinha / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, in response to estranged wife Angelina Jolie’s divorce petition, has sought joint physical and legal custody of their six children. In the divorce filing, Jolie had reportedly requested for sole physical custody of the children, allowing Pitt to have joint legal custody and visitation rights. Jolie had filed for divorce in September, citing "irreconcilable differences".
short by Rini Sinha / 02:23 pm on 06 Nov
Actor Aditya Pancholi gets 1-year jail in assault case
short by Trivedi Bhutnath / on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday
An Andheri (Mumbai) Metropolitan court on Saturday convicted actor Aditya Pancholi to one-year imprisonment in the 2005 assault case. After convicting Pancholi, Magistrate Amitabh Panchbhai released him on the bail of ₹12,000. Pancholi had hit his neighbour Pratik Pasrani and reportedly fractured his nose at their building in 2005, police said.
short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 09:53 am on 06 Nov
Don't want to be stranded on island with Arjun: Sonakshi
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that she would not want to be on a deserted island with actor Arjun Kapoor. She made the statement when asked what she would do if she were to be alone with Arjun on a deserted island. Arjun and Sonakshi, who worked together for the 2015 film 'Tevar', were reported to be dating each other.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:33 pm on 05 Nov
'The Simpsons' to break record as longest running US show
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Animated sitcom 'The Simpsons' is set to break the record as the longest running US show by surpassing the TV series 'Gunsmoke', which ended after 635 episodes in 1975. 'The Simpsons' has announced two more seasons, which will run until 2019. The show, which premiered in 1989, is currently in its 28th season, with reportedly over 600 episodes aired.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 05 Nov
Pink to teach Rajasthan police to be sensitive towards women
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
The Amitabh Bachchan and Tapsee Pannu starrer film 'Pink' will be screened for Rajasthan police personnel to teach them to be sensitive towards women's dignity and women's rights. The police headquarter recently dispatched a letter to the superintendent of police of all the 33 districts of the state to make arrangements for screening the film.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:55 pm on 05 Nov
Johar hits back at filmmakers, singers over ADHM
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Karan Johar has slammed filmmakers and singers who criticised his film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and the row over an alleged insulting dialogue on late singer Mohammed Rafi. "Filmmakers making irresponsible remarks... singers revelling in self-importance... Uff," tweeted Johar. Earlier, singer Sonu Nigam commented on the row while filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra said he wasn't interested in watching ADHM.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:42 pm on 05 Nov
Femina shares old cover featuring Tabu
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Women's magazine 'Femina' shared an old cover of their magazine featuring actress Tabu, on the occasion of her 45th birthday on Friday. The cover is of the January edition of the magazine in 1986. Notably, Tabu starred in her first credited role in the 1985 film 'Hum Naujawan', which was directed by late actor Dev Anand.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:56 pm on 05 Nov
Stevie Wonder, Ariana collaborate for animated film 'Sing'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Singers Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande have collaborated for a track for the upcoming animated musical comedy film 'Sing'. The track titled 'Faith' was released on Friday. The film features the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson among others. Directed by Garth Jennings, 'Sing' is scheduled to release on December 21.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:49 pm on 05 Nov
Kanye West ends show early after losing voice
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Rapper Kanye West was forced to end his Los Angeles concert 45 minutes into the show, after he lost his voice. He said, "Turn the lights up. Show’s over. I can’t let you have a show where I can’t perform for you." Kanye added, "I'll give everyone a refund, I'll do better next time."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:26 pm on 05 Nov
Mobo Awards give out prize to wrong band
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
The wrong band was awarded the prize for the Best Song at the 21st Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards in Glasgow, Scotland. R&B trio WSTRN had given their acceptance speech before organisers said, "someone picked up the wrong envelope" and announced Abra Cadabra to be the winner. However, WSTRN went on to win the prize for the Best Newcomer.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:53 pm on 05 Nov
Lego launches The Beatles' Yellow Submarine set
short by Rini Sinha / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Toy company Lego has launched a 550-piece 'The Beatles' Yellow Submarine' set, inspired by a 1968 musical fantasy film of the same name. The pack includes models of Beatles' band members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, along with Jeremy Hillary, a character from the film 'Yellow Submarine'. The set is priced at £49.99 (approximately ₹4,100).
short by Rini Sinha / 05:51 pm on 05 Nov
TVF releases 'Hostel MasterChef' video
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
The Viral Fever has released a video, 'Hostel MasterChef', inspired by the cooking show 'MasterChef'. The show is described as "An extremely real reality show in which expert mess cooks from hostels across India compete to cook the worst mess food and win the title of Hostel MasterChef." The video has been made in association with food delivery app 'Foodpanda'.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:43 pm on 05 Nov
Jimmy Kimmel shares video of Halloween candy prank
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Television host Jimmy Kimmel recently shared a video on Facebook, featuring a "special bonus edition" of the 'I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy' prank. The prank, which was started six years ago, requires parents to film the reaction of their children by telling them that they ate all the Halloween candy while the children were asleep.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:13 pm on 05 Nov
Farhan Akhtar features on November cover of GQ India
short by Rini Sinha / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Actor Farhan Akhtar has featured on the cover of GQ magazine for the November issue of its India edition. Farhan has worn a patterned jacket, teamed with black trousers by Louis Vuitton. His look has been accessorised with a blue Louis Vuitton scarf and a watch by Rip Curl. The actor has featured in the cover story titled, 'Farhan Rocks'.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:10 pm on 05 Nov
'Udja Re' song from 'Rock On 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
'Udja Re,' a new song from the Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal and Shraddha Kapoor starrer upcoming musical drama film 'Rock On 2' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy with vocals by Shraddha and lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, 'Rock On 2' will release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:08 pm on 05 Nov
ADHM was an act of friendship: Aishwarya
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Actress Aishwarya Rai has said that signing the film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' was an "act of friendship," adding that she took up the film as she "liked the role". "The truth is Karan is a friend... I'd always meant to work with Karan; there were many missed opportunities, and I didn't want this to be one again," said Aishwarya.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:08 pm on 05 Nov
Radhika Apte features on 'Femina Wedding Times' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Actress Radhika Apte has featured on the cover of the November issue of 'Femina Wedding Times' magazine. She can be seen in a saree by fashion designer Monisha Jaising with her hair and make-up done by award-winning artist Elton J Fernandez. She has been photographed by Rohan Shrestha. The cover story on Radhika is titled 'Radhika Apte: Anything but Predictable'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:52 pm on 05 Nov
I am a filmmaker not an NGO: Anurag Kashyap
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Anurag Kashyap, while speaking on evoking emotions through his films has said that he is a "filmmaker" and "not an NGO". "I don't want to put out a message whose impact is over as soon as the movie is over," said Kashyap. He added that he likes to make the audience think about his film rather than giving a statement.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:31 pm on 05 Nov
Deeply disappointed with politics on fest: Global Citizen
short by Rini Sinha / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
The organisers of Global Citizen Festival have said that they're "deeply disappointed" about the demand of certain political parties to postpone Coldplay's concert in Mumbai. They added that the campaign wants to bring political leaders together. Earlier, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party alleged that the Maharashtra government gave concession and tax exemption for the event to woo voters.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:30 pm on 05 Nov
Trailer of Taylor Lautner's 'Run the Tide' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
The trailer of Taylor Lautner starrer upcoming film 'Run the Tide' has been released. Taylor will portray 'Rey', a protective older brother who has been raising his younger brother ever since their mother landed in prison on drug charges. Directed by Soham Mehta, the film is scheduled to release on December 2.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:20 pm on 05 Nov
Taylor Swift world's highest paid female musician: Forbes
short by Rini Sinha / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
Singer Taylor Swift (26), with earnings of $170 million, has been named the world's highest paid female musician of 2016 by Forbes. With earnings of $80.5 million, Adele ranked second, while Madonna, with earnings of $76.5 million, stood third. Meanwhile, Katy Perry, who topped the 2015 list of world's highest-paid female musician, was ranked sixth this year.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:03 pm on 05 Nov
Leaked Hillary Clinton email mentioned Amitabh Bachchan
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
A leaked email from Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to her Pakistani-origin aide Huma Abedin has shown that Clinton once asked Abedin about Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan. Clinton asked in the email, dated July 2011, "What’s the name of the famous older Indian actor we met a few years ago?" To this, Abedin replied, "Amitabh Bachan (sic)."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:05 pm on 05 Nov
Deleted song from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
A deleted song from Karan Johar's film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,' featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma has been released. They can be seen dancing to the song 'An Evening in Paris' from the 1967 film of the same name which starred Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore. Notably, Ranbir is the grand-nephew of late actor Shammi Kapoor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:57 pm on 05 Nov
New trailer of 'The LEGO Batman Movie' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday
A new trailer for the upcoming animated superhero film, 'The LEGO Batman Movie' has been released. The film is a spin-off of the 2014 film 'The Lego Movie' and is about the journey of DC Comics character 'Batman'. Featuring the voices of actors Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis and Michael Cera, the Chris McKay directorial will release on February 10, 2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 01:49 pm on 05 Nov
Marilyn's 'Happy Bday, Mr President' dress to go on sale
short by Rini Sinha / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Marilyn Monroe's dress, in which she sang 'Happy Birthday' to wish US President John F Kennedy in 1962, is set to be auctioned on November 17 in Los Angeles. The dress, featuring over 2,500 crystals, fetched $1.27 million when it was last sold in 1999. Reportedly, it is expected to fetch around $3 million at the upcoming auction.
short by Rini Sinha / 11:38 pm on 04 Nov
Mila Kunis pens article on facing sexism in H'wood
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress-producer Mila Kunis has penned an article where she has shared her experience of facing sexism in Hollywood. Mila wrote about an incident where she refused to pose "semi-naked" for a men's magazine to promote a film. Following her decision, Mila said that a Hollywood producer threatened her while saying, "You'll never work in this town again."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 pm on 04 Nov
FIR lodged against Rakhi for wearing dress with Modi's pics
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
An FIR has been lodged against actress Rakhi Sawant in Rajasthan for wearing a dress, which had pictures of PM Narendra Modi all over it. She has been charged with "allegedly indulging in obscenity and defaming the PM". Rakhi had worn the dress in August for a pre-Independence Day event said to be organised for Indians in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:57 pm on 04 Nov
Priyanka's Marathi production 'Ventilator' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra's debut Marathi production 'Ventilator' "is a study in human emotions", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times called the film "a delightful, well-written family drama" while Filmfare wrote that the film "is one of the most honest and emotional films of the year." It has been rated 3/5 (Indian Express), 3.5/5 (Hindustan Times) and 4/5 (Filmfare).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:53 pm on 04 Nov
Salman's sister to produce film about India's 1983 WC title
short by Dishant Sharma / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Bollywood actor Salman Khan's sister Alvira Khan and her husband Atul Agnihotri are set to co-produce the proposed film on India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup. Kabir Khan has been roped in as the director of the film, while members from the victorious team including the then captain Kapil Dev will guide the production team.
short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 04 Nov
Congress asks for Coldplay concert to be postponed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
The Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party have written to Maharashtra's State Election Commission demanding the postponement of the Coldplay concert. The Congress alleged that BJP is using the concert, part of the Global Citizen Festival India, to woo voters. Tax exemption for the event was given when the code of conduct was in force, added the party.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:39 pm on 04 Nov
Bruno Mars releases new track 'Versace on The Floor'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Singer Bruno Mars has released the song 'Versace on The Floor' from his upcoming album '24K Magic'. The title track and another track called 'Chunky' from the album have already been released. The album, which will be released on November 18, will be his third studio album. The singer's last album 'Unorthodox Jukebox' released in 2012.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:11 pm on 04 Nov
'My job was of loving women who're going to marry someone'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he made a "profession out of loving women who are going to get married to someone or already married or are engaged" while referring to his film roles. "I get them from wherever they are... I have a problem," joked SRK in an interview with film critic Anupama Chopra for her talk show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:55 pm on 04 Nov
Kendall gets ₹1.6 crore Rolls-Royce as 21st birthday gift
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Model and reality television star Kendall Jenner was gifted a Rolls-Royce worth over ₹1.6 crore ($250,000) on her 21st birthday by her family. The gift was revealed at an after party, which was also attended briefly by her half-sister Kim Kardashian and Kim's husband rapper Kanye West. Other celebrity guests included Harry Styles, Hailey Baldwin and Cara Delevingne.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:25 pm on 04 Nov
Switzerland Tourism names Ranveer Singh as Indian ambassador
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has been named the Indian ambassador for Switzerland Tourism. The actor will be promoting Switzerland Tourism's campaign for 2017 named 'Nature wants you back!'. "Now that I am the official Brand Ambassador of Switzerland Tourism, I am just raring to go back in the winter and see what it looks like in the snow," said Ranveer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:22 pm on 04 Nov
Parineeti Chopra to star in Golmaal Again: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
As per reports, actress Parineeti Chopra is set to star opposite Ajay Devgn in the upcoming film 'Golmaal Again', the fourth film in the 'Golmaal' franchise. The film's director Rohit Shetty is said to have offered the film to Shraddha Kapoor. However, he reportedly chose Parineeti as she readily agreed for the role. It will release during Diwali 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:57 pm on 04 Nov
Sonu Sood's 'Xuanzang' chosen as China's entry to Oscars
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
The Sonu Sood starrer historical adventure film 'Xuanzang' has been chosen by China as its official entry for the 89th Academy Awards (Oscars). The 43-year-old actor is making his debut in the Chinese film industry with the movie, where he portrays the character 'Harsha'. Directed by Huo Jianqi, the film also stars Indian actors Neha Sharma and Ali Fazal.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:49 pm on 04 Nov
Alia Bhatt features on November cover of Elle India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Alia Bhatt has featured on the cover of 'Elle India' in its November issue. Alia is seen wearing a red silk blouse and silk drape skirt by designer Anamika Khanna along with jewellery by Nirav Modi in the cover shot. The 23-year-old actress has featured in the cover story titled, 'Alia Bhatt Winning At Life'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:39 pm on 04 Nov
Sting to reopen Bataclan on eve of Paris attacks anniversary
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Musician Sting has said he will reopen Paris' Bataclan theatre on November 12, the eve of the first anniversary of the ISIS attack there that left 90 dead. The revenue will go towards charities working with the victims. Eagles of Death Metal, the band performing when the attack began, will reportedly attend the unveiling of a plaque on the anniversary.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:05 pm on 04 Nov
Video shows making of 'Love You Zindagi' song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
A video which shows the making of 'Love You Zindagi', the title song from the Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dear Zindagi' has been released. Alia said that the song shows a basic turning point in her character Kaira's life. Discussing the song, director Gauri Shinde said, "I wanted something that feels like an anthem of the film."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 04 Nov
New teaser of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
A new teaser of Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', an upcoming television drama series by Netflix, has been released. The teaser introduces the character Count Olaf, portrayed by actor Neil Patrick Harris. The eight-episode series, based on the children's novel of the same name by Lemony Snicket, will be released on the streaming site on January 13, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 04 Nov
'Masta' song from 'Tum Bin 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
'Masta', a new song from the upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2' has been released. It has been sung by Vishal Dadlani and Neeti Mohan, composed by Ankit Tiwari with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. The song has been picturised on Neha Sharma and Aditya Seal. Written and directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:32 pm on 04 Nov
PV Sindhu features on 'Grazia India' cover
short by Dishant Sharma / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Badminton player and Olympic silver medal winner PV Sindhu has featured on the cover of the November issue of lifestyle magazine 'Grazia India'. The cover story on her is titled 'Girl of the Year: The Unstoppable PV Sindhu'. Notably, Sindhu was India's first female sportsperson to win a silver medal at the Olympics.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 pm on 04 Nov
Censor board is not homophobic: Pahlaj Nihalani
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani has said that the Censor Board is "not homophobic". "No cuts are made on the basis of the gender of the people involved. We evaluate films with homosexual content by the same yardstick as films about heterosexual content," said Nihalani. The Board recently gave an 'A' certificate to a gay music video.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:07 pm on 04 Nov
Pratyusha forced into prostitution by boyfriend, says lawyer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Late television actress Pratyusha Banerjee's lawyer Neeraj Gupta has claimed that her boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh forced her into prostitution. Gupta's allegations are based on Pratyusha's last telephonic conversation where she tells Rahul, "I didn't come here to sell myself, I came here to act. Where are you putting me today?" The word "prostitution" was also mentioned in the conversation.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:05 pm on 04 Nov
'Doctor Strange' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
The Benedict Cumberbatch starrer superhero film 'Doctor Strange', which released on Friday, "is a simplistic origin tale", wrote India Today. Indian Express wrote that it "raises the bar on what's possible in Marvel's comic book universe." Meanwhile, Hindustan Times wrote that the film features "yet another lacklustre villain". It was rated 2.5/5 (India Today), 3.5/5 (Indian Express) and 3/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:04 pm on 04 Nov
I like watching Ranveer, he's fun and a good actor: Arjun
short by Rini Sinha / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Arjun Rampal has revealed that among the young actors, he likes watching Ranveer Singh. "He is fun and a good actor," Arjun said, further adding that he also liked Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. The 43-year-old actor will be next seen in the musical drama film, 'Rock On 2', also starring actress Shraddha Kapoor.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:47 pm on 04 Nov
Deepika features on cover of Vogue India's Nov issue
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Deepika Padukone has featured on the cover of Vogue India for its November issue. Deepika "plays muse" to fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, whose designs have featured in the cover story title 'Vogue presents the Benares story'. The actress has worn a green sari by the designer accessorised with an embellished belt, chunky bangles, and cuffs, for the cover shot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:46 pm on 04 Nov
Meryl to get lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes
short by Dishant Sharma / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Three-time Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep will be presented with Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment in the 40 years of her career. The 67-year-old actress holds the world record for most number of Oscar nominations, with 19 nominations. The 2017 Golden Globe Awards will be held on January 8.
short by Dishant Sharma / 03:31 pm on 04 Nov
Ryan Reynolds and Conan O’Brien recreate 'The Notebook' kiss
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Ryan Reynolds and talk show host Conan O’Brien have recreated the kiss from 'The Notebook'. Reynolds showed the audience a clip from 'The Notebook 2' when he appeared at O’Brien's late night talk show. The original kiss in 'The Notebook', a 2004 film based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, was between Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:27 pm on 04 Nov
Priyanka and I want different things in our careers: Deepika
short by Rini Sinha / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Deepika Padukone, commenting on her relationship with Priyanka Chopra, said she has known her for years and nothing has changed. "We had different beginnings... I was in school when she won Miss World," she added. Speaking on their alleged professional rivalry, Deepika said that both of them want different things from their careers, which should be "understood and respected".
short by Rini Sinha / 03:26 pm on 04 Nov
Didn't want baby to feel we married because of her: Purab
short by Rini Sinha / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actor Purab Kohli, who has a daughter with partner Lucy Paton, said he was "adamant" to not get married before the baby's birth. "There was pressure... (from) my family... but I didn't want her to feel that we got into a relationship because she was coming," he added. Kohli further said that their daughter Inaya, was really "their love child".
short by Rini Sinha / 03:12 pm on 04 Nov
New trailer of Gal Gadot's 'Wonder Woman' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
The new trailer of the upcoming superhero film 'Wonder Woman' has been released. The film, featuring Gal Gadot as 'Diana Prince' or 'Wonder Woman', is based on the DC Comic character by the same name. Also starring Chris Pine and Connie Nielsen, the film, directed by Patty Jenkins, is scheduled to release on June 2, 2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:51 pm on 04 Nov
I giggle at the pretentiousness of public life: Aishwarya
short by Rini Sinha / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said that she can't help but "giggle" at the "pretentiousness" of public life. "I find so many aspects of public life ridiculous," the 43-year-old actress added. Commenting on giggling on chat shows, she said, "I am laughing along... because honestly, it's ridiculous to answer them (questions) with a straight face... I'm only keeping it real."
short by Rini Sinha / 02:50 pm on 04 Nov
Soman won national swimming championship 4 years in a row
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 04 Nov 2016,Friday
Model-actor Milind Soman won the national swimming championship for four consecutive years since 1984. Soman, who turned 51 on Friday, also won the 'Ironman' title by winning the Ironman Triathlon held in Zurich, Switzerland in July 2015. He started his modelling career in 1989 and debuted as an actor in 1996 with 'A Mouthful Of Sky', India's first English serial.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:32 pm on 04 Nov
Priyanka features on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' talk show
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Priyanka Chopra appeared on an episode of American talk show 'Late Night with Seth Meyers', hosted by comedian Seth Meyers. The actress performed the slow motion run from American action comedy television series 'Baywatch', which is being made into a film, also starring Priyanka. She also discussed how she "had trouble" with American accent while working on 'Quantico'.
short by Rini Sinha / 08:32 pm on 03 Nov
Shortest professional stuntman is around 4 feet tall
short by Vani Vivek / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Britain-based Kiran Shah is the shortest professional stuntman currently working in films. The 4.14-feet tall stuntman has appeared in 52 movies including Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), and The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001 - 2003). He worked as a 'perspective stunt double' in Superman and was filmed against a small version of the set to look tall.
short by Vani Vivek / 08:27 pm on 03 Nov
Disney sets record for highest grossing year at global BO
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Entertainment giant 'Disney' has set the record for highest grossing year at the international box office, by posting earnings of $5,851.4 million through November 1. The four highest-grossing films of 2016 include Marvel's 'Captain America: Civil War' with earnings of $1.15 billion, followed by 'Zootopia' with $1.02 billion. 'Finding Dory' is third on the list, followed by 'The Jungle Book'.
short by Rini Sinha / 08:23 pm on 03 Nov
Trailer of Ewan McGregor's 'T2: Trainspotting' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Ewan McGregor starrer upcoming black comedy crime drama film 'T2: Trainspotting' has been released. The film is based on Irvine Welsh's novel 'Porno' and also stars Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle. Directed by Danny Boyle, it is scheduled to release in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:10 pm on 03 Nov
Twitter introduces Koffee With Karan emoji for new season
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Social networking site Twitter has created a special emoji for the fifth season of talk show 'Koffee With Karan'. The emoji, which is a yellow coffee mug, will be activated by using the hashtags #KoffeeWithKaran, #KWKonSW and #KWK. The show will also announce a new hashtag fashioned on the name of the celebrity guest every week.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:59 pm on 03 Nov
Virtual reality, 360° version of 'Rock On 2' title song out
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
A 360-degree, virtual reality version of 'Rock On Revisited', the title song from the Farhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor starrer 'Rock On 2' has been released. The song is being said to be Bollywood's first virtual reality song. Viewers can drag the video as per desired angle to see the actors performing. 'Rock On 2' will release on November 11.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:49 pm on 03 Nov
Alia Bhatt sings 'Love You Zindagi'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
A video shows actress Alia Bhatt singing the song 'Love You Zindagi' from her upcoming film 'Dear Zindagi'. "I know I am not looking normal because I'm singing to myself in my vanity van in the middle of a shoot," said Alia. The Gauri Shinde directorial film, which also stars Shah Rukh Khan, is scheduled to release on November 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:44 pm on 03 Nov
Salman, Aamir and I even talk dirty shit: SRK
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, while speaking on his friendship with Salman Khan and Aamir Khan said that they "even talk dirty shit". "Sometimes we speak as to how we can make a difference by working together, but that's just the good things I am telling you," added Shah Rukh. He also revealed that they have never spoken about their "superstardom".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:54 pm on 03 Nov
Stills of Emma Watson's 'Beauty and the Beast' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
New stills from the sets of Disney's upcoming live-action film, 'Beauty and the Beast', starring Emma Watson as princess 'Belle', have been released. The photos also show Dan Stevens, who will play the role of 'Beast', in the romantic fantasy musical film. Also starring Luke Evans and Kevin Kline, the film will release in March 2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:23 pm on 03 Nov
'Assumed to be more than friendship when woman is involved'
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Farhan Akhtar, speaking on link-up rumours with 'Rock On 2' co-star Shraddha Kapoor, said that the minute a woman is involved, one assumes it has to be more than friendship. "It's weird because you're saying men and women, can’t be friends," Farhan said, adding that it's considered "okay" for men to hang out together after working on a film.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:18 pm on 03 Nov
Aishwarya Rai features on Nov cover of Harper's Bazaar
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has featured on the cover of the November issue of women's fashion magazine 'Harper's Bazaar' India. The actress is seen wearing a white gown by designer Manish Malhotra and jewellery by BG Jewellers on the cover, along with the caption, 'Isn't she lovely: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan'. Notably, the actress celebrated her 43rd birthday on November 1.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:15 pm on 03 Nov
Shah Rukh Khan shares video msg thanking fans on birthday
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has shared a video on Twitter, wherein he can be seen waving to the crowd gathered outside his residence for his 51st birthday on Wednesday. Through a voiceover in the video, the actor thanks his fans, saying, "Thank you for being there in my happiness and sadness.... and especially, for always being there on my birthdays."
short by Rini Sinha / 05:12 pm on 03 Nov
Priyanka sings 1st Marathi song for her film 'Ventilator'
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has sung her first Marathi song titled, 'Baba' for her debut film as a producer, 'Ventilator'. Priyanka shared the song on Twitter, with the caption, "My first Marathi song.. Forgive me if there are any mistakes... this one is all heart." Starring Ashutosh Gowariker, the film is scheduled to release on November 4.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:01 pm on 03 Nov
School pic of Shah Rukh Khan surfaces online
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
A photograph of actor Shah Rukh Khan from his school days, published in the school magazine, was shared on Twitter by his classmate on the actor's birthday on Wednesday. Shah Rukh, who studied in Delhi's St Columba's, was awarded the 'Sword of Honour', awarded to "a student of Class 12 for all round performance, loyalty, obedience, integrity and sportsmanship".
short by Rini Sinha / 03:20 pm on 03 Nov
Emma hides books with hand-written notes for commuters
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Emma Watson hid books with hand-written messages as surprises for commuters on the London Underground as part of the 'Books On The Underground' movement. Watson hid copies of Maya Angelou's 'Mom & Me & Mom', the November pick for her feminist book club 'Our Shared Shelf', which she started as part of her work with the UN.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 03 Nov
'Ude Dil Befikre' song from Ranveer, Vaani's 'Befikre' out
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
'Ude Dil Befikre', a new song from the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer film 'Befikre' was released on Thursday. The song has been sung by Benny Dayal and composed by the music director duo Vishal-Shekhar, with lyrics penned by Jaideep Sahni. Written, produced and directed by Aditya Chopra, the film is scheduled to release on December 9.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:16 pm on 03 Nov
SRK partners with Dubai tourism for short films
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has collaborated with Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing for a series of short films that will be shot in Dubai. They will be released across various Dubai Tourism channels in December. The series of short films will be the beginning of a year-long campaign of multiple Dubai Tourism projects in collaboration with Bollywood.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:32 pm on 03 Nov
Aishwarya's b'day pic with Aaradhya, Abhishek shared online
short by Rini Sinha / on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday
A photograph of actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, with husband Abhishek and daughter Aaradhya, from her 43rd birthday celebrations on November 1, has been shared on social media. In the photograph, Aishwarya can be seen surrounded by friends, with Aaradhya on her lap, and numerous cakes kept on the table in front of her.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:17 pm on 03 Nov
Portrait of Shah Rukh created using camera film rolls
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Harun Robert (Rob), known for hosting the show 'M.A.D' on 'Pogo' channel, has shared a video of him recreating a portrait of Shah Rukh Khan using a 3D model made out of camera film rolls. He used a projector to show how the model reflects SRK's image. Rob called the video a tribute to SRK on his 51st birthday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:11 pm on 02 Nov
Kate Spade to launch Miss Piggy fashion collection
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Fashion label Kate Spade New York has announced the launch of a Disney collection featuring 'The Muppet Show' character 'Miss Piggy'. The 'Disney Miss Piggy Collection' will include wallets, bags, sweaters and iPhone cases among other accessories. The collection has been priced from $48 to $378 and will be available starting December 1.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:34 pm on 02 Nov
New trailer of 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer of the Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel starrer 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage', the third film in the 'xXx' franchise, has been released. The film marks Deepika's debut in Hollywood. Also starring Samuel L Jackson, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev and Ruby Rose, the film is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:05 pm on 02 Nov
Shah Rukh's 'DDLJ' is the longest running Bollywood film
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge', which released in 1995 is the longest running Bollywood film, spanning a period of over 1,000 weeks. The movie continues to be screened at the Maratha Mandir in Mumbai. SRK, who turned 51 on Wednesday, won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in the film.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:22 pm on 02 Nov
SRK's Happy New Year is Bollywood's highest 1st day grosser
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's 2014 film 'Happy New Year' is the highest opening day grosser in Bollywood till date. Directed by Farah Khan, the film earned ₹44.97 crore on the day of its release. The film is SRK's second highest grossing film after 'Chennai Express'. SRK celebrated his 51st birthday on November 2, 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:10 pm on 02 Nov
Google adds Harry Potter spells to voice commands
short by Vani Vivek / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Google has partnered with Warner Bros ahead of the release of the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' movie to add Harry Potter-related spells to its voice commands. By activating 'OK Google' on an Android phone, users can say "Lumos" to turn the flashlight on and "Nox" to turn it off. Saying "Silencio" will silence the phone's ringer.
short by Vani Vivek / 05:49 pm on 02 Nov
Trailer of Chris Evans starrer 'Gifted' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the Chris Evans, Jenny Slate and Mckenna Grace starrer upcoming film 'Gifted' has been released. Evans stars as Frank Adler, a single man who is raising his young niece - a child prodigy in mathematics. Directed by Marc Webb, the film is scheduled to release on April 12, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:25 pm on 02 Nov
Celebrities wish Shah Rukh Khan on his 51st birthday
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Sharing birthday wishes for Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 51 on Wednesday, Alia Bhatt tweeted, "To the man who rules hearts...happy birthday @iamsrk." Farah Khan tweeted a picture collage with the caption, "A million memories, a 1000 shared dreams n 100s of inside jokes!! friendships r made of these!" Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "Happy birthday @iamsrk! Yeh dil maange more."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 02 Nov
David Schwimmer was the first to be cast in 'Friends'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor David Schwimmer, who turned 51 on Wednesday, was the first to be cast in the American television sitcom 'Friends'. He played the role of Ross Geller in the series, which aired for ten seasons starting from 1994. Executive producer Kevin Bright, who had worked with the actor before, revealed that the writers developed Ross' character keeping Schwimmer in mind.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:58 pm on 02 Nov
'Love You Zindagi' first song from 'Dear Zindagi' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
'Love You Zindagi', the first song from the Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Dear Zindagi' was released on Wednesday. It has been composed by Amit Trivedi, sung by Jasleen Royal with lyrics by Kausar Munir. SRK plays the character 'Jug' while Alia portrays the character 'Kaira'. Directed by Gauri Shinde, it is scheduled to release on November 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:57 pm on 02 Nov
Films selected for international festivals to get govt aid
short by Shubhodeep Datta / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Indian films selected in any international film festival will now get financial assistance from the Centre for promotional activities, the government said on Tuesday. The government has set up a film promotion fund under which the financial aid will be disbursed. The value of the aid will range from ₹7.5 lakh to ₹1 crore, depending upon the film festival's stature.
short by Shubhodeep Datta / 03:48 pm on 02 Nov
Johnny Depp to star in cameo role in 'Fantastic Beasts'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Johnny Depp will be appearing in a cameo role in the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', as per a Warner Bros representative. However, Depp will co-star alongside Eddie Redmayne, who plays the lead role, in the film's sequel in 2018. The film, written by author JK Rowling, will release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:35 pm on 02 Nov
My role in Padmavati is like Heath Ledger's Joker: Ranveer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has said that his role as the Khilji dynasty ruler Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming directorial venture 'Padmavati', is comparable to late actor Heath Ledger's portrayal of the 'Joker'. "I fear if I go in, I may not come back," said Ranveer. The actor added that he may need some therapy and time to recover.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:23 pm on 02 Nov
Victoria's Secret fashion show announces performers' lineup
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Victoria's Secret has announced that Lady Gaga, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars will perform at the 2016 VS Fashion Show, set to be held in Paris later this month. Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid are among the models set to walk the ramp. Meanwhile, Jasmine Tookes will wear the $3 million (₹20 crore) diamond-encrusted Fantasy Bra.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:04 pm on 02 Nov
Shah Rukh Khan's character dies in 16 of his films
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who turned 51 on Wednesday, has starred in 16 films where his character dies. These films include Baazigar (1993), Darr (1993), Dil Se (1998), Devdas (2002) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). However, in some films like Karan Arjun (1995), Paheli (2005) and Ra.One (2011), SRK's character is shown as getting a second life.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:21 pm on 02 Nov
Janet Jackson converts to Islam: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, singer Janet Jackson has undergone a full Muslim conversion since marrying Qatari-born, London-based billionaire Muslim Wissam Al Mana. Fifty-year-old Janet, who is pregnant with her first child with her husband, was pictured strolling down a London street wearing a poncho that covered the head, resembling the Islamic head scarf.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:18 pm on 01 Nov
Alfred Hitchcock sexually harassed me, claims Tippi Hedren
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Tippi Hedren has alleged that filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock sexually harassed her while working on the 1960s films 'The Birds' and 'Marnie'. "He suddenly grabbed me and put his hands on me. It was sexual, it was perverse... it was ugly," wrote Hedren in her autobiography 'Tippi: A Memoir'. Hitchcock reportedly did not allow her to work with other directors.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:06 pm on 01 Nov
In Pictures: Cars owned by Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor
short by Vani Vivek / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is known to have purchased four luxury cars, the most recent of which is a 4.4-litre diesel engine Range Rover. He also owns a white Audi A8 L with crimson interiors and a Mercedes-AMG G63 which can travel at 210 kmph. He also owned an Audi R8 sports car which he has now reportedly sold.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:51 pm on 01 Nov
Prince Harry dating actress Meghan Markle: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, British Royal Prince Harry is dating actress Meghan Markle who is known for her role as 'Rachel Zane' on the American legal drama television series 'Suits'. "They are taking each week as it comes... but it's fair to say... they love seeing each other and there's a definite chemistry between them," a source was quoted as saying.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:37 pm on 01 Nov
Dwayne Johnson dances in Pikachu costume for daughter
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson shared a video of him dancing in a Pikachu costume on the occasion of Halloween for his baby daughter, Jasmine. He can be seen dancing to the song 'Juju On That Beat' in the video. "[T]he heat of this costume was kickin' my ass. But, hey.. that's what daddy's do," wrote Dwayne while captioning the photo.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:30 pm on 01 Nov
'Gangnam Style' singer's 2nd song crosses 1bn YouTube views
short by Rini Sinha / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
'Gentleman', the second single of 'Gangnam Style' singer Psy, has got over 1 billion views on YouTube. The 2013 single is Psy's second song which has crossed the 1 billion mark, after his 2012 track 'Gangnam Style'. 'Gentleman', which was leaked a day before its official international release, was the most viewed music video of 2013 on YouTube.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:11 pm on 01 Nov
Kamal, Gautami part after 13 yrs of live-in relationship
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Kamal Hassan and actress Gautami Tadimalla, who had been living together for the last 13 years, have separated. Gautami wrote in her blog, "[I]t has been one of the most devastating decisions that I have ever had to make in my life." The actress has a daughter from her previous marriage while Hassan also has two daughters.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:40 pm on 01 Nov
Farhan shares pic with Rock On's original band members
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Farhan Akhtar has shared a picture with the original 'Magik' band from the 2008 film 'Rock On!!' featuring Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli and Luke Kenny. Luke had played the character 'Rob Nancy', who dies at the end of the first film. The other three will be part of the upcoming film, 'Rock On 2', which also stars Shraddha Kapoor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:22 pm on 01 Nov
Jennifer Lopez endorses Hillary Clinton for US President
short by Rini Sinha / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Singer Jennifer Lopez showed her support for Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at a recent concert. "Ladies and gentlemen, the next and first female president of United States, Hillary Clinton," Lopez announced, before Clinton came on the stage. The concert was part of a series of events to encourage young people to vote in the November 8 US Presidential election.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:56 pm on 01 Nov
Aishwarya has tulips named after her in Netherlands
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
A variety of tulips in the Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands were named after actress Aishwarya Rai in 2005. The Netherlands government said the tulips were a celebration of her beauty. Before becoming an actress, Aishwarya became known widely after winning the 'Miss World' pageant in 1994. Aishwarya celebrated her 43rd birthday on November 1, 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:53 pm on 01 Nov
I'd be happy never to tour again: Adele
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Singer Adele has said that she would be "happy never to tour again". "I'd still like to make records, but I'd be fine if I never heard [the applause] again... I don't care about money," added the Grammy-winning singer. She said, "I have a very dark side," while admitting to suffering from depression and postpartum depression following her son's birth.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:50 pm on 01 Nov
Salman Khan's bodyguard gets clean chit in assault case
short by Rini Sinha / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera was given a clean chit in the alleged assault case, after the police concluded the complaint was fake. Previously, Shera revealed that he had an argument on the phone, but no physical scuffle. The complainant has reportedly admitted that after the argument with Shera on the phone, he filed a complaint to spoil his image.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:48 pm on 01 Nov
Haven't narrated 'Race 3' script to Salman: Abbas-Mustan
short by Rini Sinha / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Director duo Abbas-Mustan have clarified that actor Salman Khan has not been approached for 'Race 3', the third instalment in the 'Race' film series. "We have not narrated any idea to Salman. The writers are working on the script," the duo said. They further added that since they "haven't heard the story", nothing can be said about the casting.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:33 pm on 01 Nov
Why are movie advertisement clips called 'trailers'?
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
A three-minute video states that previously, movie trailers occurred at the end of movies, and as the advertisements "trailed" the actual film, they were called trailers. By the end of the 1930s, movie studios realised that these advertisements would be more effective if they were displayed before a movie. However, the term "trailer" continues to be used even today.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:37 pm on 01 Nov
Akshay to play hockey player Balbir Singh in 'Gold': Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar will reportedly play the role of hockey player Balbir Singh in his first biopic film 'Gold'. Notably, Singh was a member of three Olympic gold medal-winning hockey teams. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film will narrate the story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation. 'Gold' is scheduled to be released on August 15, 2018.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:35 pm on 01 Nov
Aishwarya was 1st Indian actress to be in Cannes fest jury
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Aishwarya Rai, who turned 43 on Tuesday, was the first Indian actress to become a part of the jury of the Cannes International Film Festival. The actress attended the prestigious film festival as a jury member for feature films in 2003. She attended the festival for the first time in 2002 and has since become a regular attendee.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:05 pm on 01 Nov
Rekha to get Lifetime Achievement Award at Dubai film fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Veteran actress Rekha is set to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Dubai International Film Festival. Rekha reportedly acted in 180 films over forty years. The fest, which will take place from December 7 to 14 this year, has earlier honoured film personalities including Omar Sharif, Morgan Freeman, Sean Penn, Yash Chopra, and Subhash Ghai.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:03 pm on 01 Nov
Ranveer features on November cover of Filmfare
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has featured on the cover of Filmfare magazine for its November issue. The 31-year-old actor is seen wearing a golden suit paired with a black shirt, a coat and floral-print loafers in the cover shot. In the story titled, 'Devil May Care, The Carefree Side Of Ranveer Singh', he discusses the "method and madness of acting".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:50 pm on 01 Nov
Deepika's trailer from 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' out
short by Rini Sinha / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Deepika Padukone's personal trailer from her upcoming Hollywood debut film, 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' has been released. The trailer describes her character 'Serena Unger' as a "highly classified XXX operative". New posters of the entire cast, including Vin Diesel and Nina Dobrev, have also been launched. The action film is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:20 pm on 01 Nov
Johar insulted my father Mohd Rafi in ADHM, alleges son
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Legendary singer Mohammed Rafi's son Shahid Rafi has said that filmmaker Karan Johar insulted his father in the film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. In a scene from the film, Anushka Sharma tells Ranbir Kapoor, "Mohd Rafi gaate nahi rote the." Shahid said, "[W]hat was the need to include this dialogue?... I am ashamed and didn’t expect this from Karan Johar."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:09 pm on 01 Nov
Pak suspends Nickelodeon's license over Hindi cartoons
short by Ankur Vyas / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
In order to enforce a complete ban on Indian TV and radio content, Pakistan's media regulatory authority has suspended the license of US-based Nickelodeon channel with immediate effect for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi. Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority had on October 19 announced that the license of any channel airing Indian content would be revoked.
short by Ankur Vyas / 02:05 pm on 01 Nov
Aishwarya made her debut with Tamil film 'Iruvar'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who turned 43 on Tuesday, made her acting debut with the Tamil film 'Iruvar' in 1997. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the period political drama featured Aishwarya in a double role opposite Malayalam actor Mohanlal. The actress went on to make her Bollywood debut in 'Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya', opposite Bobby Deol, in the same year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:23 pm on 01 Nov
Priyanka shares Halloween-themed poster of 'Baywatch'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has shared a new poster for her upcoming Hollywood film 'Baywatch' to share wishes for the festival of Halloween, which is widely celebrated in the US. Priyanka plays the character Victoria Leeds in the film, which also stars Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Zac Efron. The film is scheduled to release on May 19, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:20 pm on 31 Oct
Katy Perry dresses up as Hillary Clinton for Halloween
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Singer Katy Perry dressed up as US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton while her boyfriend actor Orlando Bloom was seen to be imitating Hillary's rival Donald Trump for Halloween this year. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted wearing a werewolf costume. Further, reality television star Kylie Jenner dressed up as Christina Aguilera from her music video for the 2002 song 'Dirrty'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:10 pm on 31 Oct
Tom Hardy to play gangster Al Capone in new film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Tom Hardy is set to portray American gangster Al Capone in an upcoming Hollywood film. The film, which also stars Josh Trank, revolves around "the myth and lore of notorious American Gangster Al Capone". Capone is said to have been a "ruthless businessman and bootlegger who ruled Chicago with an iron fist".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 31 Oct
Video shows bursting of crackers in movie hall showing ADHM
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
A video has emerged which reportedly shows fans of Shah Rukh Khan celebrating his cameo appearance in the film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' by bursting crackers inside the movie theatre, where the film was being screened. The incident took place in a theatre in Malegaon, Maharashtra. The film's screening was reportedly stopped by relevant authorities following the incident.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 31 Oct
Leonardo DiCaprio's documentary on climate change released
short by Rini Sinha / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
National Geographic on Friday released Leonardo DiCaprio's documentary 'Before the Flood'. The film focuses on DiCaprio's journey to understand effect of global warming and explore possible solutions. The 95-minute documentary can be watched on various platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, till November 6. Notably, DiCaprio is the United Nations Messenger of Peace for climate change.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:22 pm on 31 Oct
Supporting myself with my production house: Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan has said that currently he is supporting himself with his production house 'Salman Khan Films'. He co-produced the films 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Hero' and is now co-producing 'Tubelight', his third collaboration with director Kabir Khan. Salman added that if he really likes something, he would take over these films and support independent filmmakers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:56 pm on 31 Oct
New trailer of Netflix series 'The Crown' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
A new trailer of the Netflix series 'The Crown', which revolves around the biographical story about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, has been released. The first season will consist of ten episodes. It is scheduled to release on November 4 on Netflix while the first two episodes will get a theatrical release in the UK.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 31 Oct
'Shivaay' earns ₹28.56 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
The Ajay Devgn starrer 'Shivaay' has earned ₹28.56 crore in its opening weekend. The film minted ₹10.24 crore on Friday, ₹10.06 crore on Saturday and ₹8.26 crore on Sunday, as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film, which has been directed and produced by Devgn, also stars Sayyeshaa Saigal and Polish actress Erika Kaar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:06 pm on 31 Oct
In Pictures: Bollywood celebrities celebrate Diwali
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Bollywood actors and actresses including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan celebrated Diwali on Sunday. While Salman marked the occasion with his family, Katrina celebrated the festival with Kabir Khan's family. Amitabh along with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai hosted a Diwali party. Aamir Khan also hosted a party, which SRK, Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff attended.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:03 pm on 31 Oct
SRK recites poem for Indian soldiers on Diwali
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has shared a video on Twitter where he recites a poem he wrote, to wish the Indian soldiers and their families on the occasion of Diwali. "The heroes should not remain unsung because we can't imagine their plight," said a line in the poem. His message was part of #Sandesh2Soldiers, an initiative by PM Narendra Modi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:15 pm on 31 Oct
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' mints ₹35.60 cr in first weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
The Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) has earned ₹35.60 crore in its opening weekend. The film earned ₹13.30 crore on Friday, ₹13.10 crore on Saturday and ₹9.20 crore on Sunday. ADHM earned ₹41.05 crore overseas, which is the highest opening weekend internationally for director Karan Johar and Ranbir.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:33 pm on 31 Oct
Share friendly relationship with Alia, Shraddha: Parineeti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has said that she and her contemporaries Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor share an "encouraging, friendly and positive relationship", similar to what Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra share. Parineeti added that the three of them are very different when it comes to their personalities and their work, so directors consider them for different roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:15 pm on 31 Oct
Ranbir is the best actor: Aamir Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Aamir Khan, praising Ranbir Kapoor's performance in the recently released romantic drama film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, has said that he's the "best actor". "Ranbir, Aishwarya and Anushka have just killed it," the 51-year-old actor tweeted, further adding that the Karan Johar directorial is a "must watch". Notably, both 'Shivaay' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' released on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 01:44 pm on 31 Oct
Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson sued for song 'Uptown Funk': Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
A lawsuit has reportedly been filed by band 'Collage' against musicians Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson, for allegedly copying the Grammy-award winning song 'Uptown Funk'. According to 'Collage', the "rhythm, harmony, melody and structure" of 'Uptown Funk' was "ripped" off their 1983 single 'Young Girls'. In the lawsuit, the band has demanded a cut of the profits.
short by Rini Sinha / 01:41 pm on 31 Oct
Bollywood celebrities share Diwali wishes on Twitter
short by Rini Sinha / on 31 Oct 2016,Monday
On the occasion of Diwali, actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "A Diwali in remembrance and in prayer for our soldiers that sacrifice their lives to safeguard our happiness." Actress Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "May all your dreams come true and may you be blessed with love, luck and light." "Happy Diwali everyone... Light lights, not crackers," tweeted actor Akshay Kumar.
short by Rini Sinha / 01:37 pm on 31 Oct
Ranbir clarifies comment on ADHM intimate scenes with Aish
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, referring to his statement "mauke pe chauka maar diya" regarding his intimate scenes with Aishwarya in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', has said his comments were taken in "bad taste". "Aishwarya is one of India's most talented and respected women. I couldn't have disrespected her like that," he clarified, adding that the conversation was "blown out of context".
short by Rini Sinha / 04:18 pm on 30 Oct
Anushka urges people to celebrate animal-friendly Diwali
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Anushka Sharma, as a part of the #PAWsitive campaign, shared a video of herself on social media, urging people to celebrate an animal-friendly and pollution-free Diwali. "It's time your furry friends stopped hiding in some corner and joined you in your Diwali celebrations," the actress says in the video. Actor Ranbir Kapoor also lauded the #PAWsitive campaign.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:18 pm on 30 Oct
I don't get upset or hurt by social media trolls: Soha
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Soha Ali Khan has said she doesn't get "hurt or upset" by social media trolls. "I wonder why people... use such bad language and get so personal," she further said, adding that a person should be allowed to "exercise freedom" on social media. Notably, the actress was recently trolled for visiting Amritsar's Golden Temple and a Ganpati pandal.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:13 pm on 30 Oct
Should've listened to Sivakumar: Rajinikanth on his drinking
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Rajinikanth has said that he should've listened to co-star Sivakumar when he used to advise him "not to spoil his habits by smoking and drinking". "Sivakumar used to... (say) I would become a great actor. His words came true. I made it big in films, even as I spoiled my health due to my habits," the 65-year-old actor added.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:02 pm on 30 Oct
I'll rip the lips off the man who kisses my daughter: SRK
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
In a new promotional video for the first episode of 'Koffee With Karan', when actor Shah Rukh Khan was asked if he'd kill the person who kissed his daughter, he replied, "I'll rip his lips off." Khan, along with actress Alia Bhatt, will feature in the first episode of the fifth edition of the show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:53 pm on 30 Oct
Matt LeBlanc answers if he'd choose Monica or Rachel
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
During an appearance on talk show 'The Late Late Show With James Corden', fellow guest Lady Gaga asked Matt LeBlanc to choose between Rachel and Monica, the two female characters from American sitcom 'Friends'. Blanc, who played Joey, replied, "I'd have me some Phoebe. She's very bendy." Phoebe, the third female character in 'Friends' was portrayed by actress Lisa Kudrow.
short by Rini Sinha / 01:34 pm on 30 Oct
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie sell New Orleans home for $4.9 mn
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
American actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who filed for a divorce last month, have reportedly sold their house in New Orleans for $4.9 million on Friday. The couple purchased the property, a three-story mansion with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, in 2007. Pitt and Jolie are reportedly also selling their French chateau where they got married in 2014.
short by Rini Sinha / 12:49 pm on 30 Oct
Wish I was born in 60s, Indian cinema's golden period: Aamir
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Aamir Khan has said that he wishes he was born in the 1960s as it was the "golden period of Indian cinema". "People had...risen from social upheaval, Independence struggle... Partition… so that entire generation was creative... K Asif, Guru Dutt grew up in that era," he added. He further said there are people who do "good work" even today.
short by Rini Sinha / 12:27 pm on 30 Oct
Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump's 'Ab ki baar, Trump sarkar' video
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Television host Jimmy Kimmel shared a video on Facebook, wherein he mocks Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's pronunciation of "Ab Ki Baar, Trump Sarkar" in a campaign advertisement which surfaced online. The video further shows Indians being asked if they could understand Trump's Hindi, which many couldn’t. Notably, "Ab Ki Baar, Modi Sarkar" was BJP's election slogan for 2014 polls.
short by Rini Sinha / 12:27 pm on 30 Oct
Lisa Haydon marries boyfriend Dino Lalvani
short by Rini Sinha / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Model-actress Lisa Haydon on Friday married boyfriend Dino Lalvani after dating him for a year. Lisa wore a white gown while Lalvani teamed a blue shirt with a white blazer for the beach wedding. The 30-year-old actress shared a photograph from her wedding on Instagram, captioned, "Just Married". Lalvani is the son of a Pakistan-born British entrepreneur Gullu Lalvani.
short by Rini Sinha / 11:48 am on 30 Oct
₹5 cr to Army fund never decided at meeting: Fadnavis
short by Ankur Vyas / on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the contribution of ₹5 crore to the Army Fund by filmmakers was "never decided" at the meeting with MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Bollywood producer Karan Johar. The meeting was held to ensure smooth release of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' after it had faced protests from MNS for casting Pakistani artiste Fawad Khan.
short by Ankur Vyas / 10:18 am on 30 Oct
Prince's home opens as permanent museum
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Late musician Prince's $10 million (around ₹67 crore) home opened as a permanent museum dedicated to him on Friday. Visitors will be able to visit his video editing suites, rehearsal rooms and private NPG Music Club. Prince passed away in April this year at the age of 57 in Chanhassen, United States.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:35 pm on 29 Oct
Vin Diesel wishes Happy Diwali in Hindi
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
A video of Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel shows Diesel wishing their fans on the occasion of Diwali in Hindi. "Aap sabko Diwali ki shubhkamnaye," said Vin. Deepika will co-star with Vin in the upcoming action-adventure film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage', which will mark her debut in Hollywood.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:58 pm on 29 Oct
Adele endorses Hillary Clinton at Miami concert
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Singer Adele showed her support for Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during her concert in Miami. "I do know what to do - don't vote for him [Trump], that's all I'm saying," said Adele. "I am English, but what happens in America affects me too... I can't vote, but I am 100% for Hillary Clinton," she added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:52 pm on 29 Oct
'Sultan', 'Baahubali' to be screened at IFFI 2016
short by Rini Sinha / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
National Award-winning epic drama film 'Baahubali: The Beginning', Salman Khan's 'Sultan' and the Deepika-Ranveer starrer 'Bajirao Mastani', will be screened at the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Other films which will be screened include Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift' and National Award-winning Marathi film 'Sairat'. IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28 this year.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:41 pm on 29 Oct
'O Janiya' song from 'Force 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
'O Janiya', a new song from the John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha starrer film 'Force 2' has been released. The song has been composed by Gourov Roshin with vocals by Neha Kakkar and lyrics by Kumaar. It is a remixed version of 'Kaate Nahin Katte' from 'Mr India' (1987). Directed by Abhinay Deo, 'Force 2' will release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:29 pm on 29 Oct
There's no question of paying ₹5 cr for Raees: Farhan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Farhan Akhtar, who is one of the producers of the upcoming film 'Raees' has said that there is "no question" of paying ₹5 crore to the Army "as they have refused to take it". He made the statement in the light of Karan Johar's agreement with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. 'Raees' stars Shah Rukh Khan and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:27 pm on 29 Oct
I had taken my success for granted: Ranbir Kapoor
short by Rini Sinha / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said he took his "success for granted" until his films failed at the box office. "When my films were doing well... I was given adjectives like 'superstar'," the actor revealed. He further said he "faced brickbats" when he didn't do well, adding that it gave him a chance to understand where his life was going.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:52 pm on 29 Oct
Justin Bieber buys Amsterdam penthouse for ₹180 crore
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Justin Bieber has bought a three-storey penthouse in Amsterdam for £22 million (around ₹180 crore). It is located in a neighbourhood close to where the Dutch royal family lives. It has four bedrooms, and comes with a butler and elevator. Bieber recently moved into a 15-bedroom London mansion that costs around £1.3 million (around ₹10.5 crore) to rent per year.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:43 pm on 29 Oct
Varun shares pic from sets of 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Varun Dhawan has shared a photo with Alia Bhatt from the sets of their upcoming film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania'. The actor can be seen carrying Alia on his back in the photo, which he captioned as, "#badrinathkidulhania loves shopping. So had to take her out... Caught striking a pose in between a shot".
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:33 pm on 29 Oct
Chiranjeevi's look from 'Khaidi No 150' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Chiranjeevi's look from the upcoming Telugu action drama film 'Khaidi No 150' has been released. The film will mark Chiranjeevi's comeback to acting after 9 years. Directed by VV Vinayak, it also stars actress Kajal Aggarwal in a lead role. The film is scheduled to release on January 13, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:14 pm on 29 Oct
Chinese film market will overtake H'wood: Ang Lee
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Taiwanese-born filmmaker Ang Lee on Friday said that the Chinese film market will overtake and dwarf the American box office in a few years. "It's huge, it's going to be bigger in a few years," said Lee. Lee was the first Asian ever to win an Oscar for directing the 2006 film 'Brokeback Mountain'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:35 pm on 29 Oct
Koffee with Karan 1st episode promo featuring SRK, Alia out
short by Rini Sinha / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
A promotional video of the first episode of celebrity talk show 'Koffee with Karan', featuring actors Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt has been released. The promo was shared by Karan Johar on Twitter, captioned, "#koffeewithkaran season 5!! Starts 6th November....season opener with @iamsrk and @aliaa08 on @StarWorldIndia #KWKonSW...." The first episode of the show will premiere on November 6.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:33 pm on 29 Oct
'My dad is competitive with my and Shaheen's boyfriends'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Alia Bhatt has revealed that her father Mahesh Bhatt is competitive with her and her sister Shaheen's boyfriends. "He is territorial! If I've gotten XYZ a present, he's like, 'Where's mine?'... If my sister's boyfriend gets her something, he'd say, 'I can get you two, I can get you three!" added Alia.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:27 pm on 29 Oct
New trailer of James McAvoy's 'Split' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
The new trailer of the James McAvoy starrer psychological horror thriller 'Split' has been released. The film stars McAvoy as 'Kevin' who suffers from dissociative identity disorder and abducts three girls, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Jessica Sula, and Haley Lu Richardson. Directed by Indian-American film director M Night Shyamalan​, the film is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:26 pm on 29 Oct
Bob Dylan responds to Nobel Prize win: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
According to reports, singer Bob Dylan has broken his silence on winning this year's Nobel Prize in Literature. He reportedly said that he will "absolutely" attend the award ceremony in December "if it's at all possible". Dylan was silent after the announcement and a member of the Academy that awarded him the prize said his silence was "impolite and arrogant".
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:22 pm on 29 Oct
Korean girl pretends to be Indian in sitcom
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
A Korean girl in an episode of 'High Kick 3' pretended to be Indian by saying, "Merese shaadi karoge? Main khoobsurat hoon," in a video that recently surfaced online. In the episode, two girls pretended to be foreigners after being arrested by the police for taking a wrong turn. The girl who pretended to be Indian danced during the episode.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:50 pm on 29 Oct
US man sentenced to jail for stealing celebs' nude photos
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday
A 36-year-old from the US has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for illegally accessing celebrities' accounts and stealing their nude photos. Ryan Collins stole the usernames and passwords of over 600 people, including Jennifer Lawrence, by sending emails that appeared to be from Apple or Google. This had led to the nude photos of celebrities, including Lawrence, being released.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:13 pm on 29 Oct
In photos: Celebrities attend closing ceremony of MAMI Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor, in a Dice Kayek couture outfit, was among the celebrities who attended the closing ceremony of 18th Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival on Thursday. Katrina wore a red dress by Prabal Gurung, while Neha Sharma wore a black ensemble from Aruni Designs. Sanjay Dutt, Richa Chadha and Kunal Kapoor also attended the closing ceremony.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:54 pm on 28 Oct
Protest in Mumbai multiplex against 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
short by Rini Sinha / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
A silent protest was held by a local Maratha organisation outside a Mumbai multiplex on Friday, appealing people not to watch Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Reportedly, they raised slogans of 'Pakistan Murdabad'. The film, which hit theatres on Friday, was initially opposed by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:46 pm on 28 Oct
'PPAP' song shortest to be on Billboard 100
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Japanese artist Piko Taro's song Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen has broken the Guinness World Record for being the shortest song ever to make it into the Billboard Hot 100. The official YouTube video of the 45-second song has received a total of 400 million online views. Forty-three-year-old Taro said, "To be honest I haven’t even received my first paycheck yet."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:26 pm on 28 Oct
'Raman Raghav 2.0 ' to be screened at Singapore Film Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
The Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer film 'Raman Raghav 2.0' has been selected to be screened at the upcoming 27th Singapore International Film Festival, which will be held from November 23 - December 4. The festival will present 161 feature and short films from 52 countries. The Singapore International Film Festival is the largest and longest-running international film platform in Southeast Asia.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:22 pm on 28 Oct
Protests erupt at ADHM screenings across MP, Chhattisgarh
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Hindu right-wing organisations staged protests against the screening of Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in theatres in Gwalior and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh and in some parts of Chhattisgarh as well. In Jabalpur, the protesters reportedly forced the people out of a theatre and compelled the theatre owner to stop the show.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:10 pm on 28 Oct
Single screen owners screen 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Many single screen owners have screened Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' as opposed to the Cinema Owners Exhibitors Association of India's instruction to not screen the film. "'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' is releasing in maximum single screens barring one or two... It wasn't mandatory for the exhibitors to follow the decision," said a member of the committee.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:02 pm on 28 Oct
Gerard to return as Mike Banning in 'Angel Has Fallen'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Hollywood actor Gerard Butler is set to reprise his role as secret service agent 'Mike Banning' in the upcoming film 'Angel Has Fallen'. 'Angel' is reportedly a code name for the President's official plane 'Air Force One' in the new film. The film will be the third in franchise after 'Olympus Has Fallen' and 'London Has Fallen'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:56 pm on 28 Oct
John Lennon's letter to Queen Elizabeth valued at ₹48 L
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
A letter written by late singer John Lennon to Queen Elizabeth II, explaining why he returned his 'Most Excellent Order of the British Empire' (MBE) has been valued at £60,000 (approximately ₹48 lakhs). It had been found among a collection of records bought for £10 at a car trunk sale 20 years ago.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:14 pm on 28 Oct
SRK pays surprise visit to acid attack survivors
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Shah Rukh Khan paid a surprise visit to acid attack survivors as part of an initiative for a foundation. Khan also posted a picture with them on Twitter and captioned it as, "With my beautiful friends Reshma, Mamta, Sapna & Basanti." "@iamsrk thank you for giving the girls a day they will remember forever," wrote the foundation's official Twitter handle.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:13 pm on 28 Oct
Caitlyn Jenner was fastest to reach 1 mn Twitter followers
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
American television personality Caitlyn Jenner amassed one million followers on Twitter in 4 hours 3 minutes, achieving the feat in the fastest time ever, according to the Guinness World Records. Caitlyn, who turned 67 on Friday, reached the milestone on June 1, 2015. Formerly known as Bruce Jenner, she first announced her gender-transition plans in March 2015.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:16 pm on 28 Oct
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
The Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai-starrer film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which released today, is "hard to relate to", wrote Hindustan Times. "This brand new film feels same old," said The Indian Express. The film "is a mish-mash of [Karan Johar's] own films", wrote India Today. It has been rated 2/5 (India Today, Indian Express) and 2.5/5 (HT).
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:14 pm on 28 Oct
I have got botox done: Karan Johar
short by Rini Sinha / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
As per reports, filmmaker Karan Johar recently revealed that he has got botox done. "I have put collagen on my forehead and adjusted my nose, I have done whatever everyone does in my industry," the 44-year-old filmmaker added. Notably, Karan Johar's directorial, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma, hits the theatres on Friday.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:55 pm on 28 Oct
Aamir, Salman and SRK are stars, not me: Harshvardhan
short by Rini Sinha / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor has said actors Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are "stars" as "people go and watch their film on the first day". "Your box office receipt decides if you'll be a star...not always your work," Kapoor added. He further said he's "not trying to be a star" but it'd be "great" if he becomes one.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:53 pm on 28 Oct
Nawazuddin to star in 'Chandamama Door Ke' with Sushant
short by Rini Sinha / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will star in a space film called 'Chandamama Door Ke', also featuring Sushant Singh Rajput. "It's a futuristic story never attempted in Bollywood... (and) I enjoy experimenting with new things," the 42-year-old actor said. He added that the actors will have to practice moving in an astronaut's uniform, and dealing with anti-gravity situations for the film.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:52 pm on 28 Oct
Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
The Ajay Devgn starrer 'Shivaay' which released today "suffers from the malice of overdose", wrote The Indian Express. Hindustan Times wrote, "[L]oose ends restrict 'Shivaay' from becoming a smooth ride". India Today said, "Ajay Devgn tries hard but fails to save this film". The film has been rated 1.5/5 (IT), 2/5 (TIE) and 2.5/5 (HT).
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:19 pm on 28 Oct
The Simpsons writer Kevin Curran dies aged 59
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 28 Oct 2016,Friday
Kevin Curran, who worked on The Simpsons for 17 years, passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles aged 59. Curran, who won six Emmys for his work on The Simpsons and Late Night with David Letterman, died after a long illness. He is survived by two children from his previous relationship with Helen Fielding, the author of Bridget Jones's Diary.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:11 pm on 28 Oct
Difficult to adapt books into films: Vishal Bhardwaj
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has said it's never easy to adapt a book into a film as one is never satisfied with the script. "But... whenever you get stuck you always have something to fall back on," said Bhardwaj, who has garnered critical acclaim for adaptations like 'Maqbool', 'Omkara' and 'Haider'. Bhardwaj is currently working on the period romance drama 'Rangoon'.
short by Rini Sinha / 10:01 pm on 27 Oct
Deepika Padukone not approached for Siddharth Anand's next
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Deepika Padukone's spokesperson has confirmed that she has not been approached for director Siddharth Anand's next project, which is an Indo-China production. Earlier, it was reported that either Deepika or Priyanka Chopra will be casted in the film. Reportedly, Chinese actor Deng Chao is being considered for the lead actor's role.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:49 pm on 27 Oct
'Shivaay' makers to file case against KRK for leaking film
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Reliance Entertainment, the distributors of 'Shivaay', will file a piracy case against actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) with Mumbai's cyber crime branch for leaking the film online. Since the film opened a day before in Dubai, KRK leaked the film's clips and important plot details on Twitter on Thursday. The Ajay Devgn directorial will release in India on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:22 pm on 27 Oct
It has set a terrible precedent: Farhan on Johar-MNS deal
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Farhan Akhtar has said that the deal between filmmaker Karan Johar and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, wherein Johar has agreed to pay ₹5 crore to the Army welfare fund has set a "terrible precedent". "It's not even the government... You are listening to the people who are threatening you with violence," added Farhan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:20 pm on 27 Oct
I don't want to depend on fame: Irrfan Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that at some point, he wants to be free from the need for fame and reach a point when he "needn't care about anything else other than the story." "No, I'm not away from that need right now. I do need acknowledgment... (but) I'd want to be free from this need," the 49-year-old actor added.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:03 pm on 27 Oct
KRK leaks 1st scene, plot details of Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay'
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Kamaal R Khan leaked the opening scene of Devgn's yet-to-be released film 'Shivaay' on Twitter today. He later removed the clip and tweeted, "For your information, I haven't recorded anything at all. I took a pic of Title #Shivaay only." Khan further went on to reveal important details about the film's plot on Twitter.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:02 pm on 27 Oct
When were we dating: Alia on break-up with Sidharth
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Alia Bhatt has responded to reports about her alleged break-up with Sidharth Malhotra. "When were we dating to have broken up? Sid is still a part of my life and I do talk to him," she said. "Sidharth will be an important part of my life... I have never been secretive about my fondness for him," she said earlier.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:35 pm on 27 Oct
I don't classify roles as glamorous or deglamorous: Katrina
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Katrina Kaif has said that she does not believe in the popular classification of roles as glamorous and deglamorous. "For me, (a role), is just a role," the 33-year-old actress added. "Glamour comes from who you are," she said, further adding that her role in 'Rajneeti' was a "completely deglamorous character" for her.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:26 pm on 27 Oct
I won't want to wake up as Karan Johar: Ajay Devgn
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
On being asked in an interview what he would do if he woke up as Karan Johar, actor Ajay Devgn replied, “I won’t want to wake up as him.” Earlier, Devgn had accused Kamaal R Khan of taking ₹25 lakhs from Johar to slam 'Shivaay'. Notably, Devgn's 'Shivaay' and Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' will both release on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:54 pm on 27 Oct
Angelina Jolie questioned by the FBI for four hours
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was questioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for four hours about the plane incident on September 14, wherein estranged husband Brad Pitt allegedly got "physical" with son Maddox. Reportedly, Jolie "fully cooperated" during the investigation, and the agents are looking into charges of assault. Notably, Jolie filed for divorce a few days after the incident.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:46 pm on 27 Oct
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to sell French chateau
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
American actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who filed for a divorce in September 2016, are reportedly selling their Chateau Miraval in Correns, France. The couple, who got married at the property in 2014, bought the 1,200-acre house in 2012 for an estimated ₹400 crores ($60 million). The property has 35 rooms, pine forests, vineyards and terraced hillsides.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:52 pm on 27 Oct
Had verbal argument, no physical scuffle: Salman's bodyguard
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera, reacting to the complaint of assault against him said he had a verbal argument on the phone, but no physical scuffle. "The police came to my house in the morning... I don't know the details of the charges against me," he said. Shera allegedly broke a man's collar bone and threatened him with a gun.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:50 pm on 27 Oct
Arijit Singh lashes out at music composer on FB
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Singer Arijit Singh has criticised 'Wajah Tum Ho' music composer Abhijit Vaghani on Facebook for tuning his voice in the song 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas' for the film. "I don't understand why people act smart... I'm so ashamed of this rendition," the singer said. "Thank you really for cheating me. A classic insult to the original song," he added.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:21 pm on 27 Oct
James Bond will never get a job at real MI6: MI6 Chief
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Secret Intelligence Service's Chief has said that fictional British Secret Service agent, James Bond, would never get a job at the real MI6. He further said that MI6 officers did not take "moral shortcuts" and "always have respect for the law- unlike Mr Bond." "A strong ethical core is... the first qualities we look for in our staff," he added.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:21 pm on 27 Oct
Teaser of Arjun Rampal's 'Salute Siachen' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
The teaser of 'Salute Siachen', which will show the journey of 9 celebrities trekking to the Siachen glacier as a tribute to the Indian army, has been released. Actors including Arjun Rampal, Arunoday Singh, cricketer Rudra Pratap Singh and VJ Rannvijay Singha participated in the 20-day expedition. The initiative was undertaken to mark the 35th anniversary of the Siachen expedition.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:51 pm on 27 Oct
American singer sets world record for most selfies in 3 mins
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
American singer-songwriter Donnie Wahlberg took 122 selfies on a cruise in Mexico to set the Guinness World Record for the 'most self-portrait photographs (selfies) taken in three minutes'. Wahlberg achieved the title while aboard his recent New Kids on The Block Cruise. The attempt beat the previous record of 119 selfies, achieved by digital enterprise company Aruba, earlier this year.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:35 pm on 27 Oct
Bradley Cooper crashes couple's wedding
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper made a surprise appearance at a family friend's wedding in Washington, US. The actor visited his alma mater, Georgetown University, where the wedding took place, and congratulated the couple. Interestingly, Cooper starred in the 2005 romantic comedy film 'Wedding Crashers'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:29 pm on 27 Oct
'Sherlock' season 4 to premiere on Jan 1, 2017
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
The fourth season of BBC television series 'Sherlock' is set to premiere on January 1, 2017. The news was shared on the show's Facebook page, with a teaser captioned, "It's not a game anymore. #Sherlock Series 4 coming 1st January 2017." Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role of detective 'Sherlock Holmes' while Martin Freeman will play 'Doctor John Watson'.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:27 pm on 27 Oct
Amitabh Bachchan in Vidya Balan's 'Kahaani 2': Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
As per reports, actor Amitabh Bachchan will be seen in the Vidya Balan starrer thriller film 'Kahaani 2- Durga Rani Singh'. When director Sujoy Ghosh was queried on Bachchan's role in the film, he said, "You will have to watch the film. He's there in all my films." Notably, Bachchan released the trailer of 'Kahaani 2' on Twitter.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:58 pm on 27 Oct
We all felt 'Golmaal Returns' was crap: Ajay Devgn
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Ajay Devgn, has said he agrees with filmmaker Rohit Shetty's statement that 'Golmaal Returns' was "crap", as compared to the other films in the 'Golmaal' series. "We got a little carried away in 'Golmaal 2'. There were some dialogues, which were not suited for the kind of the genre we were following. So, second was the weakest," Devgn added.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:14 pm on 27 Oct
SRK, Alia to feature on 1st episode of 'Koffee with Karan'
short by Rini Sinha / on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt will feature in the first episode of celebrity talk show 'Koffee with Karan' Season 5. The actor shared a picture on Twitter from the sets with Johar and Bhatt, captioned, "Some work days r not work. They r love and happiness. Thx Koffee team for having me over. Have a great season again!"
short by Rini Sinha / 02:13 pm on 27 Oct
Indian entertainment sector to hit ₹1.3 lakh cr in 2016
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The Indian media and entertainment sector is growing at a year-on-year growth rate of 10-12% and can reach ₹1.3 lakh crore revenue by 2016 end, according to a CII report. While television industry is growing 11% annually, the print industry has been growing at 6%, it added. Further, the volume of content produced has grown 500% between 2010-2015, it said.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 09:34 pm on 26 Oct
Akshay Kumar donates ₹9 lakh to martyred BSF jawan's family
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Akshay Kumar has donated ₹9 lakh to the family of Gurnam Singh, a martyred BSF jawan. The BSF jawan succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after being targeted by Pakistani snipers during an operation to foil a major infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir. The 49-year-old actor had earlier donated ₹80 lakh to Army jawans.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 26 Oct
Deepika gives video message to Vin on TV show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Deepika Padukone shared a video message for her 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' co-star Vin Diesel, which was played during his interview on film critic Rajeev Masand's television show. Deepika called him her 'teddy' and said that she loves him and misses him. "I love her so much and we have so much natural chemistry," said Vin in response.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:59 pm on 26 Oct
I like Modi but have hardly met him after he became PM: Ajay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ajay Devgn has said that he likes PM Narendra Modi as a person but has hardly met him after he became the Prime Minister. He added that he used to meet Modi more often when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Devgn further said, "I don't want anyone to attach any motives to my meetings with him."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:54 pm on 26 Oct
Heath Ledger's house filled with research on The Joker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Heath Ledger's New York apartment, where he was found dead on January 22, 2008, was filled with research material on 'The Joker', the DC character which he portrayed in the Batman film 'The Dark Knight'. He had kept numerous Batman comic books, research on the origin of the Joker and clowns and recordings of him practising the character's voice.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:53 pm on 26 Oct
Justin Bieber rents ₹38 crore mansion in England
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Singer Justin Bieber has rented a mansion valued at £4.75 million (around ₹38 crore) in England. The mansion features a helipad, a football pitch, a wine cellar, a swimming pool and a sports bar. The seven-bedroom property is built into a hillside. Known as 'Steppingstone,' it reportedly costs over £17,000 (around ₹13 lakh) a month to rent.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:14 pm on 26 Oct
Ranbir opens up on intimate scenes with Aishwarya in ADHM
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that he felt nervous and hesitant while shooting the intimate scenes with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "Phir unhone hi bola, '...We are acting, come on do it properly.' Phir maine socha, kabhi aisa mauka milega nahi, so maine bhi mauke pe chauka maar diya!" added Ranbir.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:57 pm on 26 Oct
'Florence Foster Jenkins' opens Tokyo I'ntl Film Festival
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The Meryl Streep starrer 'Florence Foster Jenkins' opened the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival on Tuesday. The film, which also stars Hugh Grant, is based on the life of opera singer Florence, who despite being tone deaf, was very ambitious and passionate about her singing. Meanwhile, the film fest will conclude on November 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:45 pm on 26 Oct
Game Of Thrones season 7 plot leaked: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The plot of the seventh season of the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' has reportedly been leaked. "It's really disappointing there are people who are determined to ruin Season 7 for everyone... #spoilsports," tweeted actress Nathalie Emmanuel, who plays the role of 'Missandei' in GoT. The shooting is currently underway for the new season, which will premiere in summer 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:53 pm on 26 Oct
SRK, Gauri celebrate their 25th marriage anniversary
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary on Tuesday. Shah Rukh first met Gauri at a party in Delhi when they were still teenagers. The two got married on October 25, 1991. "Our honeymoon was on the sets of Dil Aashna Hai," said SRK. They have two sons and a daughter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 26 Oct
Padma Shri awardee Kashmiri singer Raj Begum passes away
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Kashmiri singer Raj Begum, who was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2002, passed away on Wednesday in Srinagar aged 89. She had been living at her daughter's residence in the city's Chanapora area. Begum also won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2013. Interestingly, she had started her singing career as a wedding singer in the region.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:49 pm on 26 Oct
I don't fall in love blindly or at first sight: Anushka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Anushka Sharma has said that she does not fall in love "blindly" or "at first sight". "I am very practical," said Anushka while adding that she does not get the concept of flirting and is just "zoned out". She further said, "Someone has to say to me they love me as I often consider them (boys) as friends."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 26 Oct
Salman's bodyguard Shera booked for assault
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Salman Khan's bodyguard Gurmeet Singh (Shera), has been booked for assault after he allegedly broke a man's collar bone and threatened him with a gun. The complainant reported that after he approached Shera at a pub in Vile Parle, a heated argument broke out. When they left the pub, Shera and two other bodyguards reportedly began assaulting the complainant.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 26 Oct
SRK is someone you start loving after knowing: Kriti
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kriti Sanon has said that actor Shah Rukh Khan is someone people "start loving after knowing" him. "People usually say if you're a fan of someone you shouldn't meet them in real life but with Shah Rukh sir that's not the case. The more you know him, the more you'll love him," added Kriti.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:34 pm on 26 Oct
US museum raises ₹2 crore to save Wizard of Oz slippers
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
A museum in the United States has raised $300,000 (around ₹2 crore) through a Kickstarter campaign, to preserve the red slippers worn by Dorothy in the 1939 movie, 'The Wizard of Oz'. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History achieved its goal within a week, with contributions of over 5,600 backers from over 40 countries.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:24 pm on 26 Oct
Was the 1st to support ADHM release: Ajay Devgn
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ajay Devgn has said that he has "always supported" the release of Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and was the "first one to do that in spite of the controversies." "Sometimes [controversies] have been created by the people. I have never attacked someone. I've been misinterpreted at times," added Devgn.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:57 pm on 26 Oct
'The Bachelor' contestants fall in love with each other
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Two contestants on 'The Bachelor' have reportedly fallen in love with each other. Megan and Tiffany met each other on the reality dating show while competing for the attention of Richie Strahan. Megan said, "I met Tiffany in a... strange situation... we were kind of dating the same guy," adding that her friendship with Tiffany has "ripened into something bolder."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:54 pm on 26 Oct
Documentary on Farhan Akhtar and his band to be released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
A documentary on actor-singer Farhan Akhtar and his band 'Farhan Live' will be released soon, as confirmed by Akhtar's spokesperson. The documentary will feature footages from their concerts, the jamming sessions, and the preparations that the band has gone through. The band was formed eight years ago and has reportedly performed at 61 concerts around the globe.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:47 pm on 26 Oct
Aditi Rao Hydari to play Ranveer's wife in Padmavati: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, actress Aditi Rao Hydari will play the role of 'Kamala Devi', one of the wives of Alauddin Khilji, who will be portrayed by Ranveer Singh in the upcoming film 'Padmavati'. The film's director Sanjay Leela Bhansali reportedly decided on Aditi over four other choices. 'Padmavati' will also star Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:41 pm on 26 Oct
Huge compliment to be called female Aamir Khan: Vidya Balan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Vidya Balan has said that it is a huge compliment to be called the "female Aamir Khan." "If my films do the box-office business that Aamir’s films do, I can still accept that I am a female Aamir Khan," said Vidya. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap had given her the name while adding, "I wish we have more actresses like Vidya."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:40 pm on 26 Oct
Priyanka Chopra features on 'The Ellen Show'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra appeared for the first time on an episode of American television talk show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', hosted by comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres. The actress agreed to take a tequila shot offered by Ellen towards the beginning of her interview. In the interview, Priyanka said that playing an FBI agent in 'Quantico' made her feel powerful.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:08 pm on 26 Oct
ADHM, 'Shivaay' will not release in Pakistan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Bollywood films 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) and 'Shivaay' will not release in Pakistan as per the makers of the films. Earlier, there were speculations that the Pakistani Exhibitors and Distributors Association were planning to release the films. The Pakistani government has already issued No Objection Certificates for both the films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 26 Oct
Trailer of Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam's 'Kaabil' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of 'Kaabil', which stars Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam as visually impaired people, has been released. The film has been described as the story of a blind man, played by Hrithik, who is "driven by the fire of vengeance" following a terrible tragedy. Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film is scheduled to release on January 26, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 26 Oct
A contract once told me not to get pregnant: Priyanka
short by Rini Sinha / on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has revealed she was once asked to sign a contract with a corporation which could be terminated if she got pregnant. "Their logic was I wouldn't be able to deliver the project on time," the actress said. "If I can deliver (pregnant), and you don’t want me to, I've the right to terminate," Priyanka told the corporation.
short by Rini Sinha / 12:10 am on 26 Oct
'If I'd been born in the US, I would’ve run for president'
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that if he had been born in the US, he would've run for the US president this year. "Because now? This was a very good time to get in the race," the 69-year-old actor added. Recently, in a statement on Twitter, the actor said "he won't be voting for the Republican candidate for President".
short by Rini Sinha / 08:11 pm on 25 Oct
Priyanka named 'Breakthrough Style Star' by InStyle
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been awarded the 'Breakthrough Style Star Award' by American fashion magazine 'InStyle'. The 34-year-old actress received the trophy from American singer Usher at the second annual 'InStyle Awards' held in Los Angeles. Priyanka wore a black and teal coloured Haider Ackermann design for the award ceremony.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:54 pm on 25 Oct
Either Priyanka or Deepika in next project: Siddharth Anand
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Director Siddharth Anand has said he will cast either actress Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra for his next Indo-China project, 'Love In Beijing'. Anand, who previously directed 'Bang Bang', further said, "It's a cross-cultural romance set in Beijing. I'm excited to showcase another culture through this film." Reportedly, Chinese actor Deng Chao is being considered for the lead actor's role.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:32 pm on 25 Oct
Britney Spears suffers wardrobe malfunction during concert
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Singer Britney Spears suffered a wardrobe malfunction during a concert in Las Vegas last weekend. She was performing to 'I love rock 'N' roll', when her top came undone. The 30-year-old continued performing, while two dancers fastened the top. When her top fell for the second time, a dancer gave her his shirt and Spears continued her act.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:31 pm on 25 Oct
Al Pacino to act with Dhanush in his next film: Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, Hollywood actor Al Pacino has been approached to play a role in director Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming Tamil film featuring actor Dhanush. Reportedly, the makers had initially considered Morgan Freeman for the part. The film, which will be shot mostly in the US, is the first time Karthik Subbaraj and Dhanush have collaborated on a project together.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:31 pm on 25 Oct
Trailer of Vidya Balan's 'Kahaani 2' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer of the Vidya Balan starrer thriller film, 'Kahaani 2- Durga Rani Singh' was released on Tuesday. A sequel to the 2012 film 'Kahaani', the film also features Arjun Rampal, who will be seen portraying the role of a police officer. Directed and produced by Sujoy Ghosh, it is scheduled to release on December 2.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:37 pm on 25 Oct
Akshay Kumar shares Diwali message video for soldiers
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Following the launch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's '#Sandesh2Soldiers' campaign, actor Akshay Kumar has shared a video of himself wishing Indian soldiers on Diwali. "It's only because of our soldiers that we're able to celebrate Diwali with our families," he added. Actors Salman Khan and Aamir Khan also lauded PM's initiative, and urged people to send Diwali messages to soldiers.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:16 pm on 25 Oct
Katy Perry holds world record for most Twitter followers
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
American singer and songwriter Katy Perry, has the largest number of followers on Twitter, according to the Guinness World Records. She achieved the feat on August 23, 2016 and currently has 93.7 million Twitter followers. Perry, who released her debut studio album 'Katy Hudson' in 2001, turned 32 on Tuesday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:11 pm on 25 Oct
Kajol to be a part of 'Dabangg 3': Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kajol has reportedly been approached to play a role in the Salman Khan starrer 'Dabangg 3', the third instalment in the 'Dabangg' film series. Earlier, director Arbaaz Khan had hinted at the "possibility of another heroine in the film". Also starring Sonakshi Sinha, the production of 'Dabangg 3' is expected to begin in mid-2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:03 pm on 25 Oct
Teaser trailer of Kunal Kapoor's 'Veeram' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The teaser trailer of Kunal Kapoor's upcoming period drama film 'Veeram' has been released. Kunal will be seen portraying the character 'Chandu Chekaver,' a warrior from 13th century Kerala. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Jayaraj Nair, the film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'. 'Veeram' is reportedly being made in Malayalam, Hindi and English.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:59 pm on 25 Oct
Pan Bahar to continue featuring Brosnan in its ads
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
After actor Pierce Brosnan demanded to be removed from Pan Bahar's campaign, promoter Mudit Jain said the brand's advertisements featuring Brosnan will continue to be aired. “The advertising will continue as per schedule, as originally planned. There will be no change and will run its course," he said. Notably, Brosnan claimed Pan Bahar wrongly used his image for its campaigns.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 04:44 pm on 25 Oct
Whenever I spit on a heroine's hand, she becomes no 1: Aamir
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Aamir Khan, referring to a prank during the shooting of 1992 film 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', said whenever he spits on a heroine's hand, she becomes number one. "Aamir used to... (say) 'Let me read your hand'. And then he'd spit on it. He used to do this to everyone and he's still doing this," filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan added.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:47 pm on 25 Oct
Deepika Padukone to present at MTV Europe Music Awards
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Deepika Padukone has been chosen to present an award at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards, to be held on November 6 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Reacting to the news, Deepika wrote on Instagram, "#cantwait #6thNov #mtvema". Notably, singers Beyoncé and Justin Bieber have received five nominations each for the Awards, followed by Rihanna, Adele and Coldplay with four nominations.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:31 pm on 25 Oct
YRF release making of 'Nashe Si Chadh Gayi' from 'Befikre'
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
A behind-the-scenes video of 'Nashe Si Chadh Gayi' song from the Ranveer Singh-Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' has been released by Yash Raj Films. It features the cast of the film, including music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar and choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, discussing their experience of working on the song. Directed, written and produced by Aditya Chopra, 'Befikre' will release on December 9.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:27 pm on 25 Oct
Siddharth Roy Kapur steps down as Disney India CEO
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur has decided to step down as the Managing Director and CEO of Disney India to start his own business, Walt Disney International Chairman Andy Bird has said. Former CEO Mahesh Samat will succeed Kapur and officially take charge on November 28. Notably, Disney released India’s highest grossing movie of all time PK, under Kapur.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 03:06 pm on 25 Oct
Official trailer of 'Rock On 2' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer of the Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Rampal starrer film 'Rock On 2' has been released. Also starring Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai and Shashank Arora, the musical drama film is a sequel to the 2008 film 'Rock On'. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, the film is scheduled to release on November 11.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:32 pm on 25 Oct
Video: US Prez Obama dances to 'Hotline Bling'
short by Parichit Mainra / on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday
In the video, US President Barack Obama can be seen dancing to Drake's song 'Hotline Bling' at a musical event in the White House, featuring musicians like Usher. In the speech before the event, Obama jokingly said "There will be no twerking tonight. At least not by me". Notably, this was the last musical event hosted by Obama as President.
short by Parichit Mainra / 09:00 am on 25 Oct
Mira hates that people recognise her now: Shahid
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has revealed that though his wife, Mira is an outdoor person, she cannot go out freely anymore as people recognise her. "She complains that 'now people recognise me, I hate it'," the 35-year-old actor said. The actor added "it's nice to be with someone who's connected to reality" because he had "missed that side of his life".
short by Rini Sinha / 08:44 pm on 24 Oct
Aamir wanted to play SRK's role in Josh: Mansoor Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Director Mansoor Khan has revealed that Aamir Khan wanted to play Max, Shah Rukh Khan's role in action drama film 'Josh'. Reportedly, Aamir was offered the role of Rahul, eventually played by Chandrachur Singh, which he refused. "I saw that as perfect casting, but everyone wanted to play Max. So Aamir would have never let SRK play it," he added.
short by Rini Sinha / 08:43 pm on 24 Oct
Christopher Marlowe credited as Shakespeare's co-writer
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
English playwright Christopher Marlowe has been credited as one of the co-writers of William Shakespeare, and their names will jointly appear on the title pages of Henry VI, Part- 1, 2, and 3, reports said. A team of 23 academics researched various Shakespeare's texts to find that as many as 17 plays of Shakespeare contained writing by other people.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 08:15 pm on 24 Oct
Shabana Azmi slams Maha CM for "buying patriotism" at ₹5 cr
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Shabana Azmi slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Twitter, for "brokering a deal" with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to "buy patriotism for ₹5 crores" for releasing 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. This followed a meeting of Devendra Fadnavis with MNS chief Raj Thackeray and filmmaker Karan Johar, after which MNS allowed the film's release on certain conditions.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:39 pm on 24 Oct
Manoj Bajpayee's short film 'Ouch' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
A 14-minute short film titled 'Ouch', directed by Neeraj Pandey, has been released. The film is about Vinay, played by Manoj Bajpayee, and Priya, portrayed by former Miss India Pooja Chopra, who decide to divorce their respective spouses and marry each other. The film premiered at the ongoing Mumbai Academy of Moving Image Film Festival.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:14 pm on 24 Oct
Mallika Sherawat made her debut in a Kareena starrer film
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Mallika Sherawat made her debut in the 2002 film 'Jeena Sirf Merre Liye', featuring Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. Mallika, who turned 40 on Monday, played the role of Tusshar Kapoor's girlfriend in the film. She was credited as Reema Lamba, her real name, which she changed before 'Khwahish' (2003), her first film as a leading actress.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:11 pm on 24 Oct
No one can stop a film after certification: Nihalani
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has said that no one has the right to stop a film from being shown after it has been given certification. "Why are only high-profile films being made soft targets?," he said, referring to the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' release controversy. He added it was "wrong" to target any kind of cinema for Pakistani presence.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:34 pm on 24 Oct
Dreams come true: Ranbir on photo shoot with Aish
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Reacting to an 18-year old photo with Aishwarya from 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen' sets, and a picture from their recent photo shoot for 'Filmfare', actor Ranbir Kapoor said, "Dream big, dreams come true!" Ranbir and Aishwarya will be seen together onscreen for the first time in the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', scheduled to be released on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:17 pm on 24 Oct
I was mesmerised by Aishwarya's persona: Anushka
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Anushka Sharma has said she was mesmerised by Aishwarya's beauty and not just her persona while working with her in the forthcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "I have one scene with her but it's very impactful. For me, sharing screen space with her feels great," the 28-year-old actress said. The Karan Johar directorial will release on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:16 pm on 24 Oct
Kangana's new look in Hansal Mehta's 'Simran' revealed
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared a photo of himself, along with actress Kangana Ranaut from the sets of their upcoming film 'Simran' on Twitter. The photo, captioned, "#PartnerInCrime - the one and only #KanganaRanaut #Simran #USA", shows Kangana with salt-and-pepper hair. The actress will play the role of 'Praful Patel', a Gujarati NRI in the film.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:53 pm on 24 Oct
F1 racer makes actor drink Red Bull from his shoe
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo handed Scottish actor Gerard Butler his shoe, filled with Red Bull, on the US Grand Prix podium and asked him to drink. Ricciardo, who finished third in the race, is known to celebrate by drinking champagne from his shoe, a celebration called the 'shoey'. The actor was conducting interviews for the race's podium finishers.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:38 pm on 24 Oct
'Cutiepie' song from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
A new song titled 'Cutiepie', featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, from the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. Composed by Pritam, it has been sung by Pardeep Singh Sran and Nakash Aziz, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Also starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Fawad Khan, the Karan Johar directorial is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:22 pm on 24 Oct
New teaser of SRK, Alia's 'Dear Zindagi' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
The second teaser of the Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Dear Zindagi', titled 'Dear Zindagi Take 2: Always Recycle' was released on Monday. The teaser introduces the film's characters, Jehangir Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan and Kaira, portrayed by Alia Bhatt. Written and directed by Gauri Shinde, the film is scheduled to release on November 25.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:13 pm on 24 Oct
My films have never made money: Vishal Bhardwaj
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has said his films have never worked at the box office. "Not even 'Omkara'... 'Haider' just recovered money," the National-Award winning director said. However, he added that it doesn't "bother" him as he has "chosen to make such kind of films." "I don't expect a big 'dhamaka'. If it ever happens, I will probably introspect," he said.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:02 pm on 24 Oct
My film 'Golmaal Returns' was crap: Rohit Shetty
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has said that despite his 2008 directorial 'Golmaal Returns' being "the biggest hit of those days", was a crap film. Commenting on a film's box office failure, he said, "I start getting that feeling when you're going wrong." He added, "The whole team sits together and we introspect. We rectify ourselves…what all went wrong."
short by Rini Sinha / 02:38 pm on 24 Oct
Second trailer of Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
The second official trailer of the Ajay Devgn starrer upcoming action drama film 'Shivaay' was released on Monday. The film features Sayyeshaa Saigal and Erika Kaar in lead roles, along with British child actor Abigail Eames, who will play the role of Devgn's daughter. Directed and produced by Devgn, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:29 pm on 24 Oct
Films of Pak actors should be banned in future: BJP MP
short by Rini Sinha / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has said that films with Pakistani actors should be banned in future. He added that he was "delighted" over the release of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' on the scheduled date after the producer's assurance that they won't work with Pakistani actors. "We should at least ban people who did not condemn attack on India," he added.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:11 pm on 24 Oct
Uddhav calls Fadnavis-Raj deal over 'ADHM' ‘extortion'
short by Tarun Khanna / on 24 Oct 2016,Monday
Condemning the deal between Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, MNS chief Raj Thackeray and producer Karan Johar over the smooth release of the latter's film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav Thackeray has slammed the deal as ‘extortion’. “The Indian Army has its self respect. So, it does not need any money eked out of extortion,” he said.
short by Tarun Khanna / 10:57 am on 24 Oct
Anushka's kissing scenes reduced by half in ADHM
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
A leaked picture of the Censor Board certificate for Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' suggests that five cuts have been made to the film, which includes reducing Anushka Sharma's kissing scenes by half. Additionally, some of the dialogues have also been changed. The film has been given a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certificate.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:30 pm on 23 Oct
Nobel academy member calls Dylan 'impolite, arrogant'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
A member of the academy that awards the Nobel literature prize has described this year's laureate, Bob Dylan as arrogant, citing his total silence since the award was announced last week. "It's impolite and arrogant," said the member. Dylan has not responded to repeated phone calls from the Swedish Academy, nor reacted in any way in public to the news.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:21 pm on 23 Oct
Karan lists the 5 funniest moments on 'Koffee With Karan'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
A new promotional video for the fifth season of Karan Johar's talk show 'Koffee With Karan' shows the filmmaker listing the five "funniest celebrity moments" on the show. His list includes Salman Khan declaring he is a "virgin" and the episode featuring actresses Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor. The fifth season will premiere on November 6 on Star World.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:08 pm on 23 Oct
Man sends Johar cheque to compensate for not watching ADHM
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Karan K Cheema, a Maharashtra-based businessman has sent Karan Johar a cheque of ₹320 along with a letter, to compensate for not watching Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "As a businessman I... feel sad for your losses so I am enclosing a cheque amounting ₹320 which is generally charged by movie theatres in our city," read the letter.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:49 pm on 23 Oct
'Not only Pak actors, there should be no import or export'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has said that there should not be a ban only on Pakistani artistes but there should also be no import and export between India and Pakistan. "[O]ur film association body IMPPA was also there whose committee members don't make films but to gain mileage they said 'we will ban Pakistani actors'," added Nihalani.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:21 pm on 23 Oct
Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry urge students to vote for Clinton
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Singers Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry urged college students in Virginia and Nevada to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday. Cyrus, who was wearing a Stars And Stripes-themed outfit, surprised students in their dorm rooms at the George Mason University. Perry wore a t-shirt which said 'Nasty Woman' and visited the University of Nevada.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:12 pm on 23 Oct
Ranbir Kapoor to co-produce 'Life In A Metro' sequel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor will be co-producing the sequel to the 2007 film 'Life In A Metro' along with Anurag Basu. Basu has confirmed that actor Irrfan Khan, who starred in the first instalment will also be seen in the sequel. He reportedly also wants to cast Ranbir in a lead role in the sequel.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:51 pm on 23 Oct
Was offered a Pakistani film but won't do it: Rishi Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has revealed that he was offered a Pakistani film but added that he will not take up the project as his "country won't like" him to do it. "And I am a proud Indian. If Pakistan is a terrorist state, I don't want to be a part of them," added the 64-year old actor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:27 pm on 23 Oct
I'd secretly go for shooting by lying to parents: Aamir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Aamir Khan has revealed that as a child, he used to go for shooting secretly by pretending that he was going for a hockey match, as his parents did not want him to be an actor. "There is no certainty or security [in the film industry]... [My family] wanted [me] to go into a more stable profession," added Aamir.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:26 pm on 23 Oct
Won't oppose release of Dear Zindagi, Raees: MNS
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena has said that it will not oppose the release of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming films 'Dear Zindagi' and 'Raees' as they were shot before the Uri attack took place. "[A]part from the... films which have been completed... no other films with Pakistani artistes will be released [or] shot," said the MNS.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:13 pm on 23 Oct
Marathi dancer Ashwini Ekbote dies during stage performance
short by Trivedi Bhutnath / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Classical dancer Ashwini Ekbote (44) died on Saturday night after collapsing on stage during a performance in Pune, police said. One of the organisers of 'Natyatrividha' where Ekbote was performing, said she collapsed towards the end of her dance performance. She had done several Marathi plays and been a part of many regional language based entertainment serials.
short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 03:40 pm on 23 Oct
Trailer of Dane Dehaan starrer 'A Cure for Wellness' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Dane Dehaan starrer upcoming psychological thriller film 'A Cure for Wellness' has been released. DeHaan will portray a young executive who is sent to pick his company's CEO from a mysterious "wellness centre". The film also stars Mia Goth and Jason Isaacs. Directed by Gore Verbinski, the film is scheduled to release on February 17, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:23 pm on 23 Oct
'Intimate scenes with Ranbir not frivolous sensuality'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said that the intimate scenes with actor Ranbir Kapoor in the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' are "not frivolous sensuality". "It is about comfort level with my director... It wasn't [worrying]...It is about how you approach a character... It is done in a classy way," added Aishwarya.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:49 pm on 23 Oct
Forced donations not okay: Army over Pak artistes row
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday
Reacting to the recent development on the controversy surrounding upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', serving and retired Army officials have reportedly said that forced donations are not okay. This comes after the MNS demanded film producers who have signed Pakistani artistes to pay ₹5 crore to the army welfare fund. "It's unacceptable in such a manner," retired officials said.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 12:17 am on 23 Oct
UN staff protest Wonder Woman's appointment as ambassador
short by Yash Kumar / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Several UN staff members protested against the appointment of DC superhero Wonder Woman as the honorary UN ambassador for the empowerment of women, saying she has an "overtly sexualized image". They added that "the United Nations was unable to find a real-life woman that would be able to champion the rights of ALL women on the issue of gender equality".
short by Yash Kumar / 11:59 pm on 22 Oct
IIM student sends invite to Abhishek's parody account
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
A student from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad sent an invitation to Abhishek Bachchan's parody account on Twitter, mistaking it for his real account. The parody account received an invitation to be the Keynote speaker for a college event. "Read my Twitter bio and don't tear your CAT scorecard and your degree after that," read the reply from the account.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:05 pm on 22 Oct
Kylie, Chloe, Jaden among 30 Most Influential Teens: TIME
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
TIME magazine in its list of 'The 30 Most Influential Teens of 2016' included reality television star Kylie Jenner, actors Chloe Grace Moretz, Jaden Smith and Maisie Williams. Maddie Ziegler, the 14-year-old dancer known for featuring in Singer Sia's music videos, also featured in the list. The list also included Malala Yousafzai and President Barack Obama's daughters Sasha and Malia.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:34 pm on 22 Oct
Siblings mix Bieber's song with Malayalam song
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Hanan Yasir and Hanna Yasir, a brother-sister duo from Malappuram, Kerala have created a mash-up of Justin Bieber's single 'Cold Water' with a Malayalam song titled 'Nenjodu Cherthu'. While Hanan takes Bieber's lines, Hanna voices the Malayalam song, which is from an album named 'Yuvvh'. The YouTube video has garnered over 26,000 views so far.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:23 pm on 22 Oct
Prince's posthumous album to feature unreleased music
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Late singer Prince's new albums 'Prince 4Ever' and a deluxe reissue of 'Purple Rain', which are being released posthumously, will feature unreleased music. The compilation will include an official release of the track 'Moonbeam Levels', which was recorded by Prince in 1982. Further, the 'Purple Rain' reissue was initially announced in 2014 to mark the 1984 film's 30th anniversary.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:10 pm on 22 Oct
Poster of Baahubali 2 revealed at MAMI Mumbai film fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
The motion poster of 'Baahubali 2' was revealed on Saturday at the ongoing MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The poster, which was released a day ahead of actor Prabhas' birthday, shows his look as the titular character of the film, which is a continuation of the 2015 film 'Baahubali: The Beginning'. "One film like Baahubali is like 100 films," said Prabhas.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:41 pm on 22 Oct
Sunny promotes positive body image in new photoshoot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Sunny Leone and Indian designers including Shyma Shetty of 'Huemn', Ragini Ahuja of 'Ikai', Nitya Arora of 'Valliyan' are among those who are promoting positive body image in a new photoshoot. "I've always been on the bigger side... But I've embraced my body the way it is," said Sunny. "Being 'fit'... has nothing to do with size," said Ragini.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 22 Oct
Bombay HC clears Parveen Babi's will 11 yrs after her death
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
The Bombay High Court has cleared the will of yesteryear actress Parveen Babi, eleven years after her death. As per her will, 70% of Parveen's wealth will be donated for the upliftment of underprivileged children and women, who belong to the Babi community of Junagadh, where she was born. Meanwhile, 20% of her assets will be given to her uncle.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:08 pm on 22 Oct
Aamir is very humble, down to earth: Phogat sisters
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat, the daughters of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat have praised actor Aamir Khan, who will be seen portraying Mahavir in his upcoming film 'Dangal'. "Despite being a star, he's very humble. He used to stop the shooting to meet our father," said Geeta. Babita said that Aamir is very "down to earth".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:55 pm on 22 Oct
Parineeti Chopra worked for football club Manchester United
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Parineeti Chopra, who turned 28 on Saturday, worked for the English football club Manchester United, while she was studying in United Kingdom. She was one of the team leaders for the catering during the matches and also received her first paycheck for this part-time job. Parineeti obtained a triple honours degree in Business, Finance and Economics from Manchester Business School.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:49 pm on 22 Oct
Anil Kapoor pranks people as promo for '24' season 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Anil Kapoor, while promoting the second season of his series '24' pranked innocent bystanders​ in a hidden camera prank by asking them to be part of a secret mission, which was fake. The 59-year-old actor conducted the prank with the YouTube channel 'Trouble Seeker Team' and '9apps', which earlier released '24 The Game' based on Anil's series.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 22 Oct
Museum holds drive to raise ₹2 cr for Wizard of Oz slippers
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
The United States' Smithsonian Institution has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $300,000 (around ₹2 crore) to restore the Ruby Slippers worn by Dorothy in the 'Wizard of Oz' movie. The Smithsonian museum has managed to raise $268,616 from over 4,800 backers. The commercially manufactured shoes, almost 80 years old, were dyed red and covered with a sequined red net.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:05 pm on 22 Oct
Aaradhya hugs Ranbir thinking he is her father Abhishek
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has revealed that her 4-year-old daughter Aaradhya hugged actor Ranbir Kapoor mistaking him for her father Abhishek Bachchan. "Because he was wearing this jacket and cap like AB and he had the stubble. Thinking he's AB, she hugged him and he was like 'Aww'," added Aishwarya. She further said that Aaradhya is shy around Ranbir.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:57 pm on 22 Oct
MS Dhoni biopic becomes 2nd highest grosser of 2016
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has become the second highest grosser of 2016 by earning ₹129.50 crore in India. The Neeraj Pandey directorial film surpassed the earnings of Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom', which earned ₹127.42 crore, and 'Airlift', which collected ₹129 crore. Salman Khan's 'Sultan', after minting over ₹300 crore, remains 2016's highest grosser.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:41 pm on 22 Oct
Indian series on lesbians gets 6 nominations at NYC Web Fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Indian web series 'The 'Other' Love Story' has secured six nominations at the 2016 NYC Web Fest awards including 'Best Director' nomination for Roopa Rao and 'Best Actress' nominations for Spoorthi Gumaste and Shweta Gupta. Said to be India's first same-sex web series, the series is set in Bangalore in the 1990s and revolves around two female friends in love.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:29 pm on 22 Oct
Napflix launched in Spain to bore viewers to sleep
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
A free streaming service called Napflix, which contains 'monotonous and repetitive' YouTube videos to help its viewers fall asleep, has been launched in Spain. Napflix appears to resemble the Netflix website, and showcases videos of chess and quantum physics lectures. "The idea is to make entertainment boring," said Co-founder Victor Gutierrez de Tena.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:42 pm on 22 Oct
I fear losing my stardom: Ajay Devgn
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Ajay Devgn, while opening up on his insecurities has said that he "fears losing his stardom". "[A]t the end of the day, you get this habit of getting love from people and suddenly if it stops, it really affects you," added Devgn. He further said that he is still quite "reserved" even though he has "opened up" now.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:32 pm on 22 Oct
Parineeti Chopra won a National Award for 'Ishaqzaade'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who turned 28 on Saturday, won a Special Mention for her 2012 film 'Ishaqzaade' at the 60th National Film Awards. The film marked her first appearance in a lead role. Chopra made her debut with a supporting role in the 2011 film 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl', for which she won several awards including the Filmfare and IIFA.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:55 pm on 22 Oct
New trailer of Amy Adams starrer 'Arrival' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
A new trailer for the Amy Adams starrer upcoming science fiction drama film 'Arrival' has been released. The film is based on the short story 'Story of Your Life' by author Ted Chiang. It also stars Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film is scheduled to release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:55 pm on 22 Oct
Pay ₹5 cr to Army for casting Pak artistes: Raj Thackeray
short by Ankur Vyas / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Calling off its protest against the release of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said producers casting Pakistani actors will have to pay ₹5 crore as "penance" to the Army Welfare Association. "Why roll out the red carpet for them, when they (in Pakistan) ban films and artistes when they want to?" he asserted.
short by Ankur Vyas / 01:47 pm on 22 Oct
MNS calls off protest against ADHM release
short by Ankur Vyas / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Following a meeting between MNS chief Raj Thackeray, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' maker Karan Johar and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, the party said it will allow the movie's release. This comes after Karan Johar offered to put a special slate honouring the Uri martyrs before the movie begins, and the producers assured not to work with Pakistani actors in future.
short by Ankur Vyas / 01:02 pm on 22 Oct
Producers Guild not to work with Pak artists in future
short by Ankur Vyas / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Mukesh Bhatt, President of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India has assured that the body will not work with Pakistani artists in the future. The Producers' Guild will also contribute to the Army Welfare Fund, he added. This comes amid growing protests over the release of the movie 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which features Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:17 pm on 22 Oct
Nobel for Bob Dylan insult to other winners: Ruskin Bond
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday
Author Ruskin Bond on Friday slammed the decision to award the 2016 Nobel prize for Literature to singer Bob Dylan saying it was an "insult" to the other winners and those who deserve it. He also said the Nobel committee's decision has not been right on several occasions. However, "there is not much one can do about it", he added.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:51 am on 22 Oct
Bob Dylan removes mention of Nobel prize from his website
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has removed the line from his website which mentioned that he won this year's Nobel prize in literature. The words "winner of the Nobel prize in literature" initially appeared on the page for his book 'The Lyrics: 1961-2012'. The acknowledgement came a week after the award's announcement even as the Nobel prize committee failed to contact Dylan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:48 pm on 21 Oct
Not nationalism, it's bullying: Pooja on Johar, MNS row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt while sharing her opinion on Karan Johar's row over Ae Dil Hai Mushkil with MNS chief Raj Thackeray called it "bullying" and not "nationalism". "It is schoolyard bullying at its best and worst," tweeted Bhatt. She was responding to a tweet by journalist Barkha Dutt, which read, "Nationalism or Blackmail? @karanjohar bullied, Raj Thackeray emboldened."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:04 pm on 21 Oct
Samsung replaces Amitabh Bachchan's Note 7 with S7
short by Pragya Swastik / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Samsung on Friday replaced actor Amitabh Bachchan's Galaxy Note 7 smartphone with a Galaxy S7 handset. This comes after the actor in September took to Twitter to complain about his Galaxy Note 7 device, which was not charging beyond 60%. Bachchan had also said he would throw away his Samsung device and buy an iPhone instead if it isn't fixed.
short by Pragya Swastik / 09:00 pm on 21 Oct
Wrote 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' in 10 days: Johar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Karan Johar, in an interview with film critic Anupama Chopra has revealed that he wrote the story of his upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' in just 10 days. "I talk to myself [about my scenes] when I'm walking streets. I could come across as a lunatic," Johar added while discussing his 'unique' writing process.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:51 pm on 21 Oct
Marvel withdraws cover with 'sexualised' teenage girl
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Marvel has withdrawn the cover of an upcoming comic featuring the new 'Iron Man' Riri Williams, after it was criticised for 'sexualising' the 15-year-old teenage superhero. The cover, created by J Scott Campbell featured the teenage girl in a revealing crop top. Campbell called the decision "unfortunate" and said that he "simply attempted to draw a sassy, coming-of-age young woman".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:41 pm on 21 Oct
Teaser of Vidya Balan's 'Kahaani 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
The teaser of the Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal starrer upcoming thriller film 'Kahaani 2' has been released. Vidya will be seen portraying the character 'Durga Rani Singh', a 36-year-old fugitive wanted by the police for kidnapping and murder. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film is scheduled to release on December 2.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:29 pm on 21 Oct
Local political party created ruckus over ADHM: Pahlaj
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has said that the central and state government had extended support to 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) but it was two industry associations and the "local political party" that "created ruckus". The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has threatened to vandalise multiplexes which will screen the film as the party is opposing its screening across Maharashtra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:19 pm on 21 Oct
'Rang Laal' song from 'Force 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
'Rang Laal', the first song from the John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha starrer upcoming action thriller film 'Force 2' has been released. The song has been composed by Gourov Roshin with vocals by Dev Negi, John Abraham and Aditi Singh Sharma and lyrics by Kumaar. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:18 pm on 21 Oct
Akshay Kumar shares poster of his film 'Gold'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Akshay Kumar has shared the poster of his upcoming film 'Gold'. "Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation," tweeted Akshay while describing what the film would be about. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film is scheduled to release on August 15, 2018.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:47 pm on 21 Oct
Govt should ban trade along with Pak artists: Abhay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Abhay Deol, while questioning the ban on 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', has said that if the Indian government is banning "anything to do with Pakistan", then trade with the neighbouring country should also be banned. "When you do half a job, no one is going to take you seriously. I don't take the government seriously," added Abhay.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:26 pm on 21 Oct
Shahid launches his own clothing line 'Skult'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has launched 'Skult', his own clothing line in collaboration with the online fashion retailer 'Abof'. "Skult is about free styling. Skult is about fashion and functionality. Skult is about being yourself wherever you are," said Shahid about the athleisure brand. The brand features a collection of sweatshirts, t-shirts, joggers and other clothing options.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:07 pm on 21 Oct
'Guru Dutt said working with him won’t get me anywhere'
short by Rini Sinha / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Director Shyam Benegal has revealed that when he came to Mumbai, his cousin and filmmaker-actor Guru Dutt advised him to start off on his own rather than work with him. "You will just be a 'gofor'. In films, a 'gofor' is a 'go for this go for that' person... (meaning) you won't do anything except run errands," Dutt had said.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:48 pm on 21 Oct
'Experience Bengal' ads featuring SRK to be launched
short by Rini Sinha / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
As per reports, the West Bengal government is planning to release a series of advertisements in January featuring state brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan. The ads, with the tagline 'Experience Bengal', aim to promote tourism in Bengal. "The campaign has covered Bengal as a whole, and will showcase different festivals and shades of culture in Bengal," the Tourism Minister said.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:45 pm on 21 Oct
Researchers create digital version of Joey from Friends
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Researchers at the University of Leeds have created a "virtually immortalized" chatbox or digital version of 'Friends' character Joey Tribbiani that can generate new sentences in his style. The team built a series of algorithms that can recognize individual characters, capturing their body language, facial expressions and voice. The team plans to expand the technique to other characters.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:42 pm on 21 Oct
Mahesh Bhatt sells remake rights of 'Arth'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has sold the remake rights of his 1982 film 'Arth'. "The film will be a given a 21st-century interpretation, contemporized by a new mind as per the new age. I have suggested... a writer who can work on the script," said Mahesh. The original film starred Shabana Azmi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Smita Patil and Raj Kiran.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:34 pm on 21 Oct
18th Mumbai Film Festival begins
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
The 18th MAMI (Mumbai Acadamy of the Moving Image) Film Festival began on Thursday at the Opera House in Mumbai. The week-long festival will showcase 175 films, including Konkona Sen Sharma’s directorial debut 'A Death in the Gunj'. Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh were some of the actors who attended the launch.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:33 pm on 21 Oct
LeBlanc meets Dakota after 12 years of Friends episode
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Matt LeBlanc, who played 'Joey Tribbiani' on the television series 'Friends', met Dakota Fanning during her interview on a talk show, twelve years after she guest-starred on the show as a child artist. LeBlanc on meeting Dakota said, "Long time, no see! You're so big!" "[A]ll my scenes were with Matt... I think I was nine or ten," said Dakota.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:57 pm on 21 Oct
Tiger shares action scene from 'Munna Michael'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Tiger Shroff has shared a video of an action sequence from his upcoming film 'Munna Michael'. Tiger wrote, "Is it cheating if I use my super strength in #MunnaMichael's action?" while sharing the clip on Instagram. The actor is currently shooting in Mumbai for the film, which is scheduled to release on July 7, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 21 Oct
'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
The Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders starrer 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is "a classic case of lost in translation", wrote Hindustan Times. "[T]his crime thriller mostly works for its engaging plot," wrote Times of India while Zee News called it a "desperate attempt to replicate a franchise". The film was rated 2/5 (HT), 3.5/5 (TOI) and 2.5/5 (Zee News).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:17 pm on 21 Oct
Don’t want to add fuel to fire: Kalki on Pak actors ban
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Kalki Koechlin, when asked to comment on banning of Pakistani actors in India, has said that she does not want to "add fuel to the fire". However, she added, "[I]f there are guests from other countries living in our country, myself included, who is of French origin but born and brought in India, where do I belong?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:34 pm on 21 Oct
Telugu film on Telangana CM's life being made
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
A Telugu political drama on Telangana CM Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) is being made by filmmaker Madhura Sreedhar Reddy. The film's shooting will reportedly begin on June 2, 2017, which marks three years of Telangana's formation, while its release is scheduled for KCR's birthday on February 17. "[C]hallenges KCR faced were on par with what Mahatma Gandhi... faced," said Reddy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:24 pm on 21 Oct
Pan Bahar lagaoes chuna on Pierce Brosnan, tweets user
short by Pragya Swastik / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Reacting to actor Pierce Brosnan's statement of not knowing what he was selling regarding the Pan Bahar advertisement, a user tweeted, "Pan Bahar lagaoes chuna on Pierce Brosnan". Another user tweeted, "Even Mr Bond couldn't crack the Pan Bahar code". A user also tweeted, "#panbahar leaves bad taste in Pierce Brosnan's mouth".
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:21 pm on 21 Oct
Aamir Khan avoids query on Pak film ban at MAMI
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Aamir Khan avoided a query on the screening of Pakistani films being banned at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI). When asked about his opinion on the objection to screening of Pakistani films at MAMI and the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' row, Aamir said, "MAMI se poocho", before walking off. Last year, Aamir's comments on intolerance sparked controversy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:58 pm on 21 Oct
Eminem has world record for most words in a hit single
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
American rapper Eminem's single 'Rap God' with 1,560 words, holds the record for the most words in a hit single, according to the Guinness World Records. During the six-minute four-second song, an average of 4.28 words were recorded per second. The single from the album 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2', was recognized for the same in January 2013.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:41 pm on 21 Oct
Tom Cruise recreates his film scenes with James Corden
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
A video shows Hollywood actor Tom Cruise recreating some of the iconic scenes from his films on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden'. They can be seen recreating lines from films including 'Top Gun', 'Days of Thunder' and 'Rain Man'. Tom and James also recreated scenes from 'Eyes Wide Shut', 'Interview with the Vampire' and 'Jerry Maguire'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:24 pm on 21 Oct
Sidharth shares video of his workout session
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has shared a video on Instagram of his workout session with his trainer Rakesh Pawar. In the post, Sidharth wrote, "I Do it because I can, I can because I want to, I want to because they said I couldn't!" Pawar also trains television actors Karan Kundra and Karan Patel.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:24 pm on 21 Oct
Scarlett Johansson opens popcorn restaurant in Paris
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Scarlett Johansson opened a new gourmet popcorn restaurant in Paris on Saturday, along with her husband Romain Dauriac. Johansson also served some of the dishes at the 'soft opening' of the Yummy Pop restaurant, which will be followed by a grand opening later this year. The dishes included truffle parmesan and sage popcorn, her favourite, and strawberries and cream popcorn.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:13 pm on 21 Oct
I didn't know what I was selling: Brosnan on Pan Bahar ad
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan, who appeared in Pan Bahar's advertisement, said he had no prior knowledge of endorsing something that would harm one's health. His contract said he was to endorse a “breath freshener” which Pan Bahar allegedly claimed was “all-natural containing neither tobacco, supari, nor any other harmful ingredient". Brosnan has demanded to be removed from the firm's campaign.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 03:01 pm on 21 Oct
Shammi Kapoor had acted in a Tamil film
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
Late Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor played a supporting role in the 1992 Tamil crime drama 'Amaran'. Kapoor, whose 85th birth anniversary was observed on October 21, 2016, made his Bollywood debut in 1953 with the movie 'Jeevan Jyoti'. The actor is best known for his work in movies like 'Junglee', 'Kashmir Ki Kali', and 'Dil Deke Dekho'.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:49 pm on 21 Oct
Girls dance to Indian classical cover of 'Friends' song
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
A group of four girls called the 'Raga' have performed the Bharatnatyam dance to an Indian classical rendition of the theme song of television series 'Friends'. The group consists of Raksha Rai, Akkshitha Suresh, Gayathri Sivadas and Akshaya Balan. The classical version of the song has been created by Mahesh Raghavan, a music composer from the University of Edinburgh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:37 pm on 21 Oct
Teaser of Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
The teaser for the Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam starrer 'Kaabil', which has the tagline 'The Mind Sees All', has been released. The teaser features Hrithik's voice as he describes a state where despite understanding everything, one is unable to explain it to others. Directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film is scheduled to release on January 26, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:16 pm on 21 Oct
Vir Das, Soha Ali Khan's 31st October hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Oct 2016,Friday
The Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das starrer '31st October' is "unwatchable", wrote India Today. The film "has nothing – neither narrative nor engaging characters—on offer", wrote Indian Express while Hindustan Times called it "an important film, especially when many have gone scot-free in the anti-Sikh riots cases". It was rated 1/5 (India Today), 1.5/5 (Indian Express) and 2.5/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:03 pm on 21 Oct
Rajnath Singh has assured safe release of ADHM: Mukesh Bhatt
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Film producer Mukesh Bhatt has said that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured a safe and secure release of Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Bhatt, who is the President of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India met Singh on Thursday to appeal for security amid vandalism threats from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:30 pm on 20 Oct
Director gives 'sneak peek' into Guardians of the Galaxy 2
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Director James Gunn has shared a video which gives a 'sneak peek' into the upcoming superhero film 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2'. It is a sequel to the 2014 film 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper among others and is scheduled to release on May 5, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:29 pm on 20 Oct
Twitter reacts to Salman's removal as Thums Up ambassador
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Reacting to Salman Khan being dropped as the brand ambassador of 'Thums Up' a Twitter user wrote, "#ThumsUp punishes Salman for speaking against India". "[N]ow he can easily go to nearest store to buy it instead of stealing it from a truck," another user tweeted. "Salman Khan criticises 'ban' on Pakistani actors, loses Thums Up deal," read another tweet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:25 pm on 20 Oct
Rajinikanth's daughter to act with him in Kabali 2: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
According to reports, actor Rajinikanth's elder daughter and filmmaker Aishwaryaa R Dhanush will be acting with him in the sequel to the 2016 film 'Kabali'. She will reportedly play a pivotal role in the film, which will be produced by Aishwaryaa's husband Dhanush's home production. Aishwaryaa is currently directing her documentary film on stunt choreographers titled 'Cinema Veeran'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:22 pm on 20 Oct
How amazing is the #DangalTrailer, tweets Alia
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Reacting to the trailer of Aamir Khan's upcoming film 'Dangal' Alia Bhatt tweeted, "How amazing is the #DangalTrailer". "Speechless... brilliance thy name @aamir_khan," tweeted Riteish Deshmukh. Varun Dhawan wrote, "The #DangalTrailer is outstanding". "Looks like @aamir_khan has pulled another blockbuster out of his bag," said Pooja Hegde. Remo D'Souza tweeted, "This makes you speechless".
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:12 pm on 20 Oct
Karan Johar's stressed out, said all he feels: Farah Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan on Wednesday said that filmmaker Karan Johar is "stressed out" regarding the ongoing controversy over 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "Karan will never do anything that is not patriotic," she said, adding that the matter should now be put to rest. Notably, Johar recently released a video message clarifying his stand on Pakistani artistes working in India.
short by Rini Sinha / 09:00 pm on 20 Oct
My wife Gauri is anything but my sister: SRK
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, while responding to the saying that a couple that has been married for years become like siblings said that his wife Gauri is anything but his sister. "I haven't had much time to spend with her over the years, because of my schedule, so the freshness of my marriage is still quite intact," Khan added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:42 pm on 20 Oct
I'm not doing Golmaal 4 with Ajay Devgn: Shraddha
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has denied the reports that she will be doing Rohit Shetty's film 'Golmaal 4' with actor Ajay Devgn. "After the Haseena Parker film, I haven't signed anything else. I would love to work with Rohit Shetty sir, but there's no truth to the rumour," added Shraddha. Shetty is reportedly looking for an actress to replace Kareena Kapoor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:29 pm on 20 Oct
Trailer of Hugh Jackman's 'Logan' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Hugh Jackman starrer upcoming superhero film 'Logan' has been released. Jackman will be seen reprising his role as the mutant 'Wolverine' in 'Logan'. The film is a sequel to 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' (2009) and 'The Wolverine' (2013). Directed by James Mangold, the film is scheduled to be released on March 3, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:24 pm on 20 Oct
Harry Potter actor visits café run by acid attack survivors
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' film series visited the 'Sheroes' café in Agra, Uttar Pradesh which is run by acid attack survivors. He was accompanied by his wife and two daughters. Isaacs, who reportedly took an auto-rickshaw to the café, also promised the women there a Harry Potter book each.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:46 pm on 20 Oct
Jacqueline to host opening ceremony of MAMI Film Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez will host the opening ceremony of the upcoming Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) Film Festival, which will be held from October 20-27. The 18th edition of the film festival will comprise of Indian and international premieres, documentaries and restored classics. Indian films including 'LOEV' and 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' will be screened at the festival.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:44 pm on 20 Oct
Akshay Kumar helps ailing producer of his 1st film
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Akshay Kumar has extended his help to Ravi Shrivastava, the ailing producer of his first film which later got shelved. Shrivastava is reportedly suffering from kidney failure and needs money for the transplant. "Yes sir, my team has reached out to him...already taken care of," tweeted Akshay responding to a follower, who shared an article on the producer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:25 pm on 20 Oct
'Harry Potter' producer to create film on 'Willy Wonka'
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
A film is reportedly being planned by Warner Bros on 'Willy Wonka', a character from Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' series. The film will not be an original tale, but a standalone movie on Wonka and his early adventures. The film will be produced by Michael Siegel and David Heyman, who has previously produced the 'Harry Potter' films.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:43 pm on 20 Oct
Pallavi Joshi explains surgical strikes with cricket example
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
A video titled 'Surgical Strike Made Simple', featuring actress Pallavi Joshi, has surfaced online. Produced by 'Telling Tales Film', the actress uses an India-Pakistan cricket match as an example to explain how and why surgical strikes are conducted. Cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Shoaib Akhtar also feature in her explanation. The video has got over 60,000 views till date.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:31 pm on 20 Oct
Varun, Alia share video to mark 4 years of SOTY
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt shared a video of themselves to mark four years of their debut film 'Student of the Year'. Varun and Alia can be seen thanking filmmaker Karan Johar, who directed the 2012 film. "We are who we are, because of you. Thank you for bringing us to this day," they said.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:27 pm on 20 Oct
Who is Mahavir Singh Phogat, Aamir's character in Dangal
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Amateur wrestler and senior Olympics coach from Haryana who trained his daughters Babita and Gita to become world-class wrestlers. Both his daughters have won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. The wrestler, on whose life Aamir's film 'Dangal' is based, was nominated for the Dronacharya Award by the Wrestling Federation of India.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:24 pm on 20 Oct
Pixar releases new short film 'Borrowed Time'
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
'Borrowed Time', a short film has been released by animation film studio Pixar. The seven-minute film is about a police official who revisits the place where a tragedy befell him and his father years ago. Pixar wanted to create something which contested the notion that animation was only a genre for children, one of the film's creator said.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:22 pm on 20 Oct
Salman's 'Thums Up' separation due to Bigg Boss association
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
After Coca Cola dropped Salman Khan as brand ambassador for its beverage ‘Thums Up’, the two stated that Khan was committed to the TV show Bigg Boss, which is sponsored by a brand that competes with Coca-Cola. The actor and company further clarified that both parties mutually decided not to renew the contract. Actor Ranveer Singh will reportedly replace Khan.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 06:18 pm on 20 Oct
Maharashtra CM supports 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has extended his support for Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "Police has taken very strict action on Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) today. Twelve members of the MNS who had gone to Metro theatre to threaten them have been sent to judicial custody till November 4," said Fadnavis in a statement.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:11 pm on 20 Oct
Breakups are so musical: Badshah
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Bollywood rapper Badshah, while speaking on breakups, has said that he finds them "musical". "Every boy or girl gets pulled to sad love songs that help them cry... it happened to me too, and now when I look back I laugh at it," he added. Notably, Badshah recently lent his voice to 'The Breakup song' from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:47 pm on 20 Oct
Why so much noise over intimate scenes: Sana Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Sana Khan, commenting on her upcoming film 'Wajah Tum Ho', has said that she finds it strange when asked about intimate scenes. "Today, every movie has a kissing scene. I find it weird when industry people talk like 'that kind of scenes'," she said. Also starring Sharman Joshi and Gurmeet Choudhary, 'Wajah Tum Ho' will release on December 2.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:46 pm on 20 Oct
LeEco delays car unveiling due to Transformers director
short by Vani Vivek / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Chinese technology firm LeEco, which unveiled its autonomous electric vehicle LeSee Pro in US on Wednesday, was unable to display the car on stage. The car was delayed on its way from London where it was being used by Transformers director Michael Bay for the latest instalment of the movie. The car was made available for viewing after the event.
short by Vani Vivek / 04:30 pm on 20 Oct
Chuck Berry announces new album after 38 years
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry announced his new album, titled "Chuck", on his 90th birthday on Tuesday. The new album, which comes 38 years after his 1979 album "Rock It", will release in 2017. Dedicated to his wife of 68 years, Themetta, it will consist mostly of original material recorded and produced by Berry.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:15 pm on 20 Oct
No place for discrimination in Bollywood: Salim Khan
short by Rini Sinha / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan has said on Twitter that there is no place for discrimination on the basis of language, religion, cast and creed in Bollywood. "What works is talent & capability," he tweeted. His comments come after filmmaker Karan Johar's forthcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', was targeted by certain groups for featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:15 pm on 20 Oct
Teaser of Hugh Jackman's 'Logan' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
The teaser of the upcoming superhero film 'Logan' starring Hugh Jackman has been released. It is a sequel to 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' and 2013's 'The Wolverine'. Jackman will be seen reprising his role as the mutant Wolverine in the film. Directed by James Mangold, 'Logan' is scheduled to release on March 3, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:13 pm on 20 Oct
'31st October' cleared after 'relevant' cuts: Censor Board
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
The Censor Board on Thursday told Delhi High Court that the film '31st October' was certified for release after relevant cuts. The film is based on the aftermath of the assassination of PM Indira Gandhi. The court is hearing a PIL opposing the film's release claiming that it is against the ideology of the "oldest political party of the country".
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:18 pm on 20 Oct
Official trailer of Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the Aamir Khan starrer film 'Dangal' was released on Thursday. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the biographical sports drama features Aamir as wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who taught wrestling to his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat. The film, starring Sanya Malhotra as Babita and Fatima Sana Shaikh as Geeta, is scheduled to release on December 23.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:54 pm on 20 Oct
Marathi film body supports ban on Pak artistes
short by Ankur Vyas / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
A Marathi film industry body on Wednesday backed the calls for a ban on Pakistani film artistes working in India. The Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal said it opposed the release of films featuring Pakistani artistes till relations between the two countries improved. "If such films are released, there would be tension during the festive season," it said.
short by Ankur Vyas / 09:22 am on 20 Oct
Men don't need to last long anymore: Twinkle on Karwa Chauth
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, while sharing her thoughts on the occasion of 'Karwa Chauth' has jokingly said that "men do not need to last that long anymore". "These days by 40 u could be on the way to your 2nd marriage so what's the point of fasting," tweeted Twinkle. She added that she has checked "longevity records" of various countries.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:28 am on 20 Oct
Against politicising 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil': BJP
short by Ankur Vyas / on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday
The BJP on Wednesday said the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' should not be politicised. The final decision in this regard should be taken by the Bollywood industry, BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said. The filmmaker is entitled to put his point of view by the Constitution, he added.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:34 am on 20 Oct
Pakistan to ban all Indian TV content from Oct 21
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Pakistani media regulator PEMRA on Wednesday announced a complete ban on Indian TV and radio content in the country from October 21. The licenses of the violators will be suspended without a prior show cause notice, PEMRA said in a statement. Earlier, Zee had stopped airing Pakistani TV serials on its channel Zindagi in India following the Uri attack.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 09:54 pm on 19 Oct
Coca-Cola drops Salman as Thums Up brand ambassador
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Salman Khan has reportedly been dropped as the brand ambassador of Coca-Cola India's soft drink 'Thums Up' after endorsing the drink for four years. Talks are said to be on with actor Ranveer Singh to replace him. Salman's contract expired last month and the company chose not to renew it, reports added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:55 pm on 19 Oct
Beyoncé continues performance despite bleeding ear
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
A video has emerged from singer Beyoncé's TIDAL X 1015 concert in New York, which shows that the singer continued performing despite her bleeding earlobe. The singer lost an earring which led her ear to bleed. In a disturbing trend, many of her fans reportedly cut themselves and used the hashtag '#cutforbeyonce' to show their support after watching the video.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:45 pm on 19 Oct
'Dekh Lena' song from 'Tum Bin 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
'Dekh Lena', the new song from the Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati starrer 'Tum Bin 2' has been released. It has been sung by Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar, composed by Ankit Tiwari with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. The film, a sequel to the 2001 film 'Tum Bin', is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:19 pm on 19 Oct
MNS protests against 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' screening
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers on Wednesday gathered at Multiplex Metro Cinema in Mumbai to protest against the screening of Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' that features Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. Raising slogans against Johar and threatening to break glasses of theatres screening the film, the party workers said, "[W]e will not let this film be released here."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:18 pm on 19 Oct
Ranbir's name printed as 'Ranbir Singh' by Filmfare
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor's name was mistakenly printed as Ranbir Singh by Filmfare magazine in its content section in the latest issue. The mix-up is said to be with Ranbir's contemporary Ranveer Singh's name. Filmfare's cover story featured 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' co-stars Ranbir and Aishwarya Rai in the article titled, 'Steamy! Aishwarya-Ranbir scorch it up'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:49 pm on 19 Oct
'Mirzya failed at box-office as it was not for everybody'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Harshvardhan Kapoor, who made his debut with the recently released film 'Mirzya', has said that the film failed at the box-office as it was "not a film for everybody". "Every film has its own destiny. I feel Mirzya is a work of art," said Harshvardhan while adding that he feels the film "will find its place in course of time".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:13 pm on 19 Oct
Title song of 'Rock On 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
'Rock On Revisited', the title song from the Farhan Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor starrer 'Rock On 2', was released on Wednesday. It is a revised version of the title song of the original film 'Rock On', which released in 2008. The new version has been sung by Farhan and Shraddha, and composed by music director trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 19 Oct
Feel guilty to see women fasting on Karva Chauth: Big B
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan (Big B) has said that he feels guilty to see women fasting for their husband's long life on the festival of 'Karva Chauth', celebrated by Hindus. However, he added, "[I]t is a joy to see the devotion and care they (women) take over this festive moment." Amitabh married his 'Zanjeer' co-star Jaya Bhaduri on June 3, 1973.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:47 pm on 19 Oct
Sad about not doing cameo in Johar's ADHM: Kajol
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kajol has said that she is "really sad" about not featuring in a cameo role in filmmaker Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. "[B]ut I am not going to talk anything related to that currently," said Kajol. ADHM will reportedly be the first Karan Johar film where Kajol will not feature.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:15 pm on 19 Oct
New trailer of 'Assassin's Creed' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer for the Michael Fassbender starrer action adventure film 'Assassin's Creed' has been released. It is based on the video game franchise by the same name but will feature an original story which expands the series' mythology. Directed by Justin Kurzel and also starring Marion Cotillard, Brendan Gleeson and Jeremy Irons, the film will release on December 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:07 pm on 19 Oct
Shekhar Kapoor to head jury of film fest at Macau
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for directing the 1994 film 'Bandit Queen', has been named the president of the jury for the first International Film Festival and Awards at Macau, a Chinese autonomous territory. "I'm excited to be chairing the Macau Film Festival as Indian storytelling has so much in common with Chinese forms of storytelling," said Shekhar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:58 pm on 19 Oct
Salman being paid ₹6-8 cr per Bigg Boss 10 episode: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan is getting paid between ₹6 crore to ₹8 crore per episode for hosting the reality television series 'Bigg Boss 10'. Salman's paycheck is said to have received a 30% hike when compared to the money he was paid in the last season. Celebrities Bani J and Rahul Dev are reportedly the highest paid contestants.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:54 pm on 19 Oct
Kerala: Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi joins BJP
short by Ankur Vyas / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Malayalam actor and Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Gopinathan, commonly known as Suresh Gopi, joined the BJP on Wednesday. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President in the category of eminent citizens under Article 80 of the Constitution. He is also a philanthropist, social worker, and a strong advocate of environmental protection.
short by Ankur Vyas / 02:59 pm on 19 Oct
Teaser of Shah Rukh, Alia's 'Dear Zindagi' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The teaser for the Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Dear Zindagi' was released on Wednesday. SRK's production house 'Red Chillies Entertainment' shared the teaser while tweeting, "Ride along for the simple joys of life... Life is a Game." Written and directed by Gauri Shinde, the film is scheduled to release on November 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:42 pm on 19 Oct
Raj govt to challenge Salman's acquittal in SC
short by Ankur Vyas / on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The Rajasthan Government has said it will approach the Supreme Court against Bollywood actor Salman Khan's acquittal in the Black buck (Chinkara) poaching case. The Rajasthan High Court had on July 25 acquitted Khan in the case, citing lack of evidence to incriminate him. In 1998, Khan and seven others were accused of hunting and killing chinkaras in two cases.
short by Ankur Vyas / 10:56 am on 19 Oct
Case filed in Bombay HC against Tiger's Munna Michael
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Kritik Kumar Pandey, a writer, has filed a case in the Bombay High Court against the Tiger Shroff starrer 'Munna Michael', claiming that the makers stole the story idea from him. Pandey said that he had created the film's titular character based on 'an ardent fan of Michael Jackson'. He further alleged that he earlier narrated the script to Tiger.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:57 pm on 18 Oct
When you love someone, it is absolute purity: Ranveer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has said that "when you love someone, it is absolute purity". "I always struggle to articulate what love feels like. But, it's about a connection of souls," said Ranveer while adding that being a public figure, he faces scrutiny about his personal life. Earlier, reports emerged that he and his rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone have broken up.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:39 pm on 18 Oct
Kangana features on cover of Cosmopolitan India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has featured on the October cover of the magazine Cosmopolitan India, a special anniversary issue that marks the '20th birthday' of the magazine in India. Kangana has worn a glittery dress in the cover shot. The 29-year-old actress has featured in the cover story, 'Kangana Ranaut, Why She's Afraid of No-One'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:13 pm on 18 Oct
Didn’t ask PM Narendra Modi to apologise: Anurag
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that he did not ask PM Narendra Modi to apologise, while clarifying his earlier tweet where he queried about Modi's trip in December 2015 to meet the Pakistani PM. "PM visited Pakistan for talks at the same time that a filmmaker was working with a Pakistani actor... Yet only one pays the price," said Anurag.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:44 pm on 18 Oct
I will not work with Pakistani talent: Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that he will not work with Pakistani talent owing to India's current relationship with Pakistan. He clarified that when he was shooting his film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' from September to December 2015, the "circumstances were completely different" and his film is being targeted unfairly. Johar added, "For me my country comes first."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:42 pm on 18 Oct
Trailer of animated film 'The Boss Baby' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the animated film 'The Boss Baby' has been released. Actor Alec Baldwin has voiced the character of the baby, who wears a suit and carries a briefcase. The film also features the voices of Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow and Miles Bakshi. Directed by Tom McGrath, the film is scheduled to release on March 31, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:10 pm on 18 Oct
Vidya Balan's 1st look from 'Kahaani 2' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The first look of actress Vidya Balan from her upcoming film 'Kahaani 2' has been revealed. Vidya is playing the character 'Durga Rani Singh', a 36-year-old fugitive wanted by the police for kidnapping and murder. The film also stars Arjun Rampal and Jugal Hansraj. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film is scheduled to release on December 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 18 Oct
Leonardo DiCaprio to make 'Captain Planet' film: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Appian Way Productions' and film studio 'Paramount' will be working on a film based on the cartoon character 'Captain Planet'. The cartoon series originally aired from 1990 to 1992. DiCaprio, a UN Messenger of Peace for climate change, has pledged millions of dollars towards environmental projects and has spoken about issues including global warming.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:37 pm on 18 Oct
Nana Patekar to play archaeologist in 'Tadka': Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Nana Patekar will play the role of an archaeologist in the upcoming film 'Tadka', actor Prakash Raj's Bollywood directorial debut. The film is the Hindi remake of the 2011 Malayalam film 'Salt N' Pepper'. The romantic comedy stars Shriya Saran opposite Patekar while Ali Fazal and Taapsee Pannu are also part of the main cast.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 18 Oct
Will provide security to movie theatres: Mumbai Police
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The Mumbai Police has stated that they will provide adequate protection to cinema theatres as and when required, after a delegation of producers, including the makers of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) sought police protection. The local police stations will be asked to deploy personnel at multi-screen cinema halls. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena has threatened multiplex owners against screening ADHM.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:32 pm on 18 Oct
I have experienced depression: Hrithik Roshan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Hrithik Roshan has said that he has experienced depression and gone through his share of ups and downs in life. "It's a very normal thing... It should be spoken about casually," said Hrithik while questioning the stigma around mental illness. He was speaking at an event, which urged people to accept and fight with mental illnesses.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:23 pm on 18 Oct
'Nashe Si Chadh Gayi' song from 'Befikre' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
'Nashe Si Chadh Gayi', the new song from the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' was released on Tuesday. The song has been sung by Arijit Singh and composed by the music director duo Vishal and Shekhar. This is the film's first song which features the lead characters 'Dharam', played by Ranveer, and 'Shyra', portrayed by Vaani.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:11 pm on 18 Oct
Everybody’s way too overhyped on VR: Ashton Kutcher
short by Pragya Swastik / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
American actor Ashton Kutcher in a recent interview said, "Everybody is way too overhyped on VR (Virtual Reality)". Kutcher, who currently produces and acts in the Netflix sitcom 'The Ranch' added, "Now that Netflix is spending $1 billion-plus on content creation, it’s pretty clear the tide has already shifted".
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:02 pm on 18 Oct
It’s clear that it’s a political strike not surgical: KRK
short by Tarun Khanna / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s statement on surgical strike carried out by Indian Army in PoK, actor Kamaal R Khan has said, “It’s clear that it’s a political strike not surgical”. In a video message, Khan said that if Pakistan is denying it, why is the government constantly claiming the attack and welcoming the neighbour to launch a counter-attack.
short by Tarun Khanna / 03:59 pm on 18 Oct
Aishwarya, Ranbir feature on November cover of Filmfare
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and actor Ranbir Kapoor have featured on the November cover of 'Filmfare' magazine. Both Ranbir and Aishwarya are seen wearing white shirts in the cover shot. The cover story on the duo, who will star in director Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', is titled 'Steamy! Aishwarya-Ranbir scorch it up'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:35 pm on 18 Oct
Hema Malini's look in 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress and politician Hema Malini's first look from the upcoming Telugu film 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' has been revealed. She is set to play the role of Gautami Balasri in the film, which is based on the life of ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni, portrayed by Nandamuri Balakrishna. Directed by National award-winning director Krish Jagarlamudi, the film also stars Shriya Saran and Kabir Bedi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:17 pm on 18 Oct
Alia Bhatt tweets promo video for 'Dear Zindagi'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Alia Bhatt has shared a promotional video for 'Dear Zindagi', her upcoming film with actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK). "#DearZindagi, What's up with this Monday? @iamsrk," tweeted Alia while sharing the video. Responding to this, SRK tweeted, "Hmmm need to figure this out? Ok gimme a little time to brush my teeth, just woke up. Getting back to u."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:47 pm on 18 Oct
Twitter introduces 'Bigg Boss 10' emoji
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Microblogging website Twitter has introduced an emoji for the tenth edition of the Salman Khan-hosted reality TV show Bigg Boss. Launched on Sunday, the eye symbol of the show will be activated when people tweet using hashtags like #BiggBoss, #BiggBoss10 and #BB10. A total of 15 contestants, including commoners and celebrities, are participating in the show.
short by Rini Sinha / 11:59 pm on 17 Oct
Plan to work with RGV soon: Suniel Shetty
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Suniel Shetty has revealed that though he couldn't be a part of the upcoming film 'Sarkar 3', he and filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma plan to work together soon. "My character did not turn out the way we expected," the 55-year-old actor tweeted. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jackie Shroff, 'Sarkar 3' is the third installment in the 'Sarkar' film franchise.
short by Rini Sinha / 11:59 pm on 17 Oct
TV rights of 'Baahubali 2' sold for ₹51 cr: Reports
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
As per reports, the satellite rights for the Hindi version of upcoming film 'Baahubali: The Conclusion', have been bought by Sony TV Network for ₹51 crore. This is reportedly the highest price paid by a network for the satellite rights of any Indian regional movie. Directed by SS Rajamouli, 'Baahubali 2' is scheduled to release on April 14, 2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 11:57 pm on 17 Oct
I've had equal pay to my male co-stars: Emma Stone
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
In an interview with an international fashion magazine, actress Emma Stone said that she has been paid remuneration equal to her male co-stars in the past few films. Commenting on Hollywood, the 27-year-old actress added, "But our industry ebbs and flows in a way that's like, 'How much are you (actor) bringing into the box office?"
short by Rini Sinha / 11:55 pm on 17 Oct
IMPPA slams Priyanka Chopra for supporting Pak artistes
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
The President of Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) on Monday, slammed actress Priyanka Chopra for voicing displeasure over the ban on Pakistani artistes in India. "Priyanka Chopra comes from an army background, if she says this, then it's unfortunate," Aggrawal said. He added the actress should go to the Supreme Court to try and get the producers' films released.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:50 pm on 17 Oct
Dialogue promo of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
The first dialogue promotional video from the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. The video, titled 'Boyfriend Filmo Ki Tarah', features Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor. Directed by Karan Johar, the film, also starring Fawad Khan, is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:45 pm on 17 Oct
First episode of Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss 10 out
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
The first episode of the tenth season of Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss' was aired on Sunday. A total of 15 contestants, including commoners and celebrities, are participating in the show. The seven celebrities include television actors Gaurav Chopra, Rohan Mehra and Karan Mehra, model-actor Rahul Dev, Bhojpuri actress Antara Biswas, model Lopamudra Raut and TV presenter Gurbani Judge.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:43 pm on 17 Oct
Jackie Shroff to play villain in 'Sarkar 3'
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Jackie Shroff will play one of the antagonists in filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film 'Sarkar 3'. His first look was revealed on Twitter by filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, captioned, "Jackie Shroff plays a character referred to as Sir in Sarkar 3." Varma also revealed the first look and character names of the entire cast on Twitter.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:41 pm on 17 Oct
Priyanka apologises for 'Condé Nast Traveller' cover
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has apologised for hurting people's sentiments after she was slammed for wearing a T-shirt deemed "insensitive" to refugees and immigrants on the cover of 'Condé Nast Traveller’. "I'm very affected and feel really horrible. The magazine... wanted to send a message about addressing xenophobia with labels, but it has been misconstrued," the 34-year-old actress said.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:40 pm on 17 Oct
No Pak film to be screened at Mumbai Film Fest
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Following threats of protests by an NGO against screening of Pakistani film 'Jago Hua Savera', the organisers of 18th Jio Mumbai Academy of Moving Image Festival have decided not to screen the film. The NGO had reportedly slammed the organisers for "hurting Indian nationalist sentiments". The film was scheduled to be screened as part of the festival's Restored Classics Section.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:13 pm on 17 Oct
Kapil Sharma granted relief in BMC demolition order
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
The Bombay High Court on Monday granted interim relief to comedian Kapil Sharma till November 23 in the "illegal" construction case filed against him by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). BMC had earlier directed demolition of 'illegal' portions of Sharma's residence over allegations that he had violated norms and destroyed mangroves in the construction of the property.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 06:12 pm on 17 Oct
First look of 'Sarkar 3' cast revealed
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared the first look of the main cast from his upcoming film 'Sarkar 3' on Twitter. While actor Amitabh Bachchan will reprise his role of Subhash Nagre, Jackie Shroff will play one of the main antagonists. Also starring Manoj Bajpayee and Yami Gautam, the film will be the third installment in the 'Sarkar' film franchise.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:08 pm on 17 Oct
'If you're not up to mark, you'll be removed from H'wood'
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Irrfan Khan has revealed that if actors are not up to the mark, they could be removed from Hollywood. "It's an unforgiving industry. You have to keep reinventing yourself," the 49-year-old actor said, further adding that Hollywood "keeps you on your toes." The actor was last seen in the Tom Hanks-starrer 'Inferno', which released on October 14 in India.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:02 pm on 17 Oct
'The Simpsons' 600th episode features VR scene
short by Satyaki Das / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Popular cartoon sitcom 'The Simpsons' offered a scene in virtual reality (VR) using Google Cardboard, in celebration of the series' 600th episode. Titled 'Planet of the Couches', the short experience is reportedly inspired by the classic science fiction film Planet of the Apes, and features VR in the opening couch scene.
short by Satyaki Das / 04:02 pm on 17 Oct
It's high time we accept an Indian accent: Deepika
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Deepika Padukone, commenting on her accent in the upcoming Hollywood film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage', has said that it's high time we accept an Indian accent. "And why not? For years, we've accepted the British and Australian accent," the 30-year-old actress added. However, she admitted that "accents matter", and "will happen on project-to-project basis".
short by Rini Sinha / 02:46 pm on 17 Oct
Second trailer of 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
The second official trailer of Deepika Padukone's first Hollywood film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' has been released. The actress released the trailer at the premiere of the Salman Khan hosted reality show Bigg Boss 10. Also starring Vin Diesel, Samuel Jackson and, Ruby Rose, it is scheduled to release in India on January 20, 2017.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:37 pm on 17 Oct
Aamir announces 2nd 'Satyamev Jayate Water Cup'
short by Rini Sinha / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Aamir Khan on Monday announced the second edition of 'Satyamev Jayate Water Cup', a water conservation competition among different Maharashtra villages. Organised by Paani Foundation, the initiative aims to extend the watershed management program to 30 tehsils in Maharashtra. Commenting on water scarcity, the actor said, "If society determines and gets united, 100% water will be saved."
short by Rini Sinha / 02:36 pm on 17 Oct
Boman Irani invests in sports fans connecting app Rooter
short by Pragya Swastik / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Boman Irani has invested an undisclosed amount in the angel investment round of Rooter, an app that aims to connect sports fans across the world. Launched in 2016 by Piyush and Soham Sinha, Rooter connects users with people having similar sports interests, around their workplace and home. It also provides pre-match quizzes, live match prediction games, and post-match interactions.
short by Pragya Swastik / 02:27 pm on 17 Oct
Robin Williams' 87 bikes put up for charity auction
short by Rini Kapoor / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
As many as 87 bikes belonging to late American comedian Robin Williams have been put up for auction. The proceeds will go towards the support of two charity organisations which support people with disabilities. The favourites from Williams' personal bike collection were donated by his children to honour the passions of their father who was an ardent cyclist.
short by Rini Kapoor / 01:14 pm on 17 Oct
I have right to question PM: Anurag Kashyap
short by Tarun Khanna / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
After facing flak for his tweet questioning PM Narendra Modi over his Pakistan visit, Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has clarified that he has every right to question the PM. “I refuse to live in the fear created by blind fanatics that you cannot have a conversation with your PM or question him,” he said while slamming the critics.
short by Tarun Khanna / 12:57 pm on 17 Oct
Abhijeet Bhattacharya slams Kashyap over Modi tweet
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 17 Oct 2016,Monday
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya on Monday slammed director Anurag Kashyap after the latter asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise for his December trip wherein he met Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Tagging Karan Johar and Mahesh Bhatt, Bhattacharya tweeted to Kashyap, "@narendramodi_in ne pehle baaton se manane Ki koshish Ki, ab unhe laat maara, aap kataar me hain".
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 12:12 am on 17 Oct
A guy got a tattoo of my face on his lower back: Kevin Hart
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
American actor-comedian Kevin Hart revealed that he found it "weird" when a fan got a tattoo of his face on his lower back. "I was like, 'I don't know what you did that for, sir. I don't know why it's there. I don't really know what I'm supposed to do after seeing that. I guess thank you," added Kevin.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:00 pm on 16 Oct
In pictures: Looks from Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Katrina Kaif, in a pink off-shoulder gown by Oscar de la Renta from Le Mill, was among the celebrities who attended the Absolut Elyx Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards 2016. Alia Bhatt chose a gown by Ulyana Sergeenko while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan chose a gown from LaBourjoisie. Meanwhile, Kajol wore a black and white gown by designer Nikhil Thampi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:24 pm on 16 Oct
DiCaprio asked to step down from UN climate change role
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been asked to step down as the United Nations Messenger of Peace for climate change in the light of his alleged connection to the people involved in the 1MDB Malaysian corruption scandal. DiCaprio is said to have received millions of dollars from the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund for his film 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:22 pm on 16 Oct
Priyanka Chopra to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Priyanka Chopra is set to appear on American television talk show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'. As per the listing, Priyanka will appear on the October 25 episode of the talk show. This will be her first appearance on the show. Singer Miley Cyrus has also been listed to appear on an upcoming episode.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:38 pm on 16 Oct
Johar shares post to celebrate 18 yrs of KKHH
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Twitter to celebrate the completion of 18 years of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. "#18YearsOfKuchKuchHotaHai... the film that will always remain close to my heart," tweeted Johar. Replying to his tweet, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, "Of cool chains & friendship bands. Of love so uncomplicated all u had to say was kuch kuch hota hai."
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:27 pm on 16 Oct
Madhur Bhandarkar, Shiv Sena slam Kashyap's comment on Modi
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has slammed Anurag Kashyap's comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pakistan visit, saying that it has "become a fashion to drag the PM into each and every issue". Further, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande has also slammed Kashyap for his comment, questioning if he is "beyond all boundaries of the country".
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:12 pm on 16 Oct
I'm very patriotic but why hang only artistes: Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Speaking on the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, actress Priyanka Chopra said that she is "very patriotic" but it is "unfair" that actors and artistes are "held responsible for every bigger political agenda". "[W]hatever my government decides is important to keep the country safe I go with that but... I don't believe that artistes are a representation," added Priyanka.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:21 pm on 16 Oct
Kutcher's NGO saved 6,000 trafficking victims in 2016
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Ashton Kutcher has said his foundation ’Thorn' identified and recovered over 6,000 victims of human trafficking this year. Thorn, started by Kutcher and his former wife Demi Moore seven years ago, also identified 2,000 traffickers. Kutcher added, "My next commitment... I'm going to eliminate child pornography from the internet."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:00 pm on 16 Oct
Varun Dhawan takes lift on bike to avoid traffic
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Varun Dhawan was spotted taking a lift on a two-wheeler from a stranger in order to avoid the traffic on the roads of Mumbai. The actor was reportedly in a hurry to reach Taj Lands End Hotel from Holy Family Hospital. The picture, which has surfaced online shows the bike driver smiling while Varun can be seen embracing him.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:32 pm on 16 Oct
Disney created Donald Duck film for anti-Nazi propaganda
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Cartoon character Donald Duck once featured in an American anti-Nazi propaganda film produced by the Walt Disney Company in 1943. The film shows Nazi Germany as leading character Donald Duck's nightmare, who embraces the Statue of Liberty upon waking up and realizing he is an American citizen. The short film was awarded the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:27 pm on 16 Oct
'Force 2' team to petition for India’s unsung heroes
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
The team of the upcoming action thriller film 'Force 2' will launch a petition requesting the government to recognise the uncelebrated martyrs of the country. The team also plans to take the petition to the President. The film's team will reportedly visit the Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi soon to pay tribute to the "unrecognised and forgotten martyrs".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:26 pm on 16 Oct
Aishwarya named Most Glamorous Female Star by Filmfare
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been named the Most Glamorous Star (Female) at the Absolut Elyx Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards. Actor Varun Dhawan received the award for the Most Glamorous Star (Male). Other awardees include actress Katrina Kaif who was named the Most Stylish Star (Female) and Priyanka Chopra who received the Global Icon of the Year (Female) award.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:58 pm on 16 Oct
Hema Malini directed Shahrukh Khan's first film
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
The first movie for which actor Shahrukh Khan faced cameras was Dil Aashna Hai, which was directed by Hema Malini. The movie, however, released after Deewana, which is now considered his debut film. The actor once gave credit for all his success to Hema Malini, who has turned 68 on Sunday.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:57 pm on 16 Oct
'Fifty Shades Darker' to incorporate virtual reality
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
James Foley, the director of the Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan starrer upcoming film 'Fifty Shades Darker' has said that virtual reality will be incorporated into the marketing for the film. Exact copies of the scenes from the film will be re-created for the audience, added Foley. 'Fifty Shades Darker' is scheduled to release on February 10, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:21 pm on 16 Oct
Rajinikanth meets Thai Princess in Chennai
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Rajinikanth met the Princess of Thailand Mom Luang Rajadarasri Jayankura at Chennai on Friday. It was reportedly through the support of the leader that the shooting for some of the scenes of the actor's latest film 'Kabali' took place in Thailand. The princess also informed Rajinikanth that he has a huge fan following in the country, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:53 pm on 16 Oct
See you at the cinemas on October 28: Johar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Karan Johar, while responding to a fan video on Twitter indicated that his film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' will release as scheduled. "[S]ee you at the cinemas on the 28th of this month! #AeDilKiDiwali," wrote Johar. The film's release has been suspended in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka by the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:16 pm on 16 Oct
Hema Malini converted to Islam to marry Dharmendra
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Bollywood actress Hema Malini along with husband Dharmendra converted to Islam to get married after they fell in love while filming Sholay in 1975. They decided to convert to Islam as Dharmendra's first wife, Prakash Kaur, refused to divorce him. The couple has two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Hema Malini turned 68 years old on Sunday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:05 pm on 16 Oct
Dialogue promo of Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
The first dialogue promotional video of Ajay Devgn's upcoming action thriller film 'Shivaay' has been released. The video features Devgn and child actor Abigail Eames, who plays Devgn's daughter in the film. Directed by Devgn, the film also stars Sayyeshaa Saigal and Erika Kaar and is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:57 pm on 16 Oct
Trailer of Shiv Pandit's 'Loev' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Shiv Pandit, Dhruv Ganesh and Siddharth Menon starrer romantic drama film 'Loev' has been released. Written and directed by Sudhanshu Saria, the film deals with male homosexual relationships. 'Loev' will premiere at the upcoming Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) Film Festival, which will be held from October 20-27.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:32 pm on 16 Oct
No sorry from you for your trip to Pak: Anurag to PM
short by Tarun Khanna / on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday
Supporting the release of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ which is facing trouble for featuring a Pakistani artiste, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap questioned PM Modi as to why he hasn't yet said sorry for his trip to Pakistan. "You actually diverted your trip on our tax money...why is it that we have to face it while you can be silent?” he tweeted.
short by Tarun Khanna / 12:01 pm on 16 Oct
Lot of disparity between boys and girls in India: Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that in India there is a lot of disparity between boys and girls. "But if my parents treated me differently, I would not be where I am today," the 34-year-old actress added while speaking about her upbringing and giving credit to her parents for her success.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 15 Oct
Sonam Kapoor awarded ET Panache Trendsetter Award 2016
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has been honoured with the Trendsetter Award 2016 by ET Panache, a supplement of The Economic Times on Friday. The award recognises the efforts of entrepreneurs, innovators, newsmakers and athletes whose stories "inspire millions and whose services transform lives". She attended the event wearing a black attire by luxury fashion brand 'Delpozo'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:10 pm on 15 Oct
Intruder stabs bodyguard in Miranda Kerr's house
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Australian model Miranda Kerr's bodyguard was stabbed in the eye when a knife-wielding intruder entered her house in California, US. The intruder, who is believed to be homeless was shot in the head after he stabbed the bodyguard. Kerr and her five-year-old son Flynn were not home at the time of the incident.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:08 pm on 15 Oct
Rajinikanth's 2.0 to be released in 3D: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
According to reports, actor Rajinikanth's upcoming science fiction film '2.0', a spiritual successor to the 2010 film 'Enthiran' will be released in 3D. It will also be Rajinikanth's first 3D film. Directed by Shankar, the film is reportedly being made on a budget of ₹350 crore and is simultaneously being produced in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:02 pm on 15 Oct
Ritesh Sidhwani refutes rumours of replacing Mahira in Raees
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Ritesh Sidhwani has refuted the rumours of replacing Pakistani actress Mahira Khan in his upcoming film 'Raees'. "I do not understand where all this is coming from. I would only say one thing - I have shot with the girl for 45 days and finished the film, I hope that clarifies things," said Ritesh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:43 pm on 15 Oct
Deepika to perform ghoomar in Padmavati: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
According to reports, actress Deepika Padukone will be seen performing 'ghoomar', a Rajasthani traditional dance form in the upcoming period drama film 'Padmavati'. The dance sequence will reportedly be shot at a set constructed in Mumbai's Mehboob Studio. Deepika will play the role of 'Rani Padmini' in the film, which will be directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:20 pm on 15 Oct
I'm the only top actress who has done B-grade films: Kangana
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Kangana Ranaut said that she is perhaps the "only top actress" in Bollywood who has done B-grade films. "I haven't set any standards that I have to do this work or this is where I have to go. I don't put that kind of pressure on myself," added Kangana while speaking on the kind of projects that she picks.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:16 pm on 15 Oct
Kangana escapes road accident with minor injuries
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Kangana Ranaut escaped a road accident while returning from the shooting location of her upcoming film 'Simran' in the US. Kangana's car reportedly banged into an iron fence while returning to her hotel. She escaped the accident with some minor injuries on her forehead and arm, while some of the other members of the team also sustained minor injuries.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:35 pm on 15 Oct
Music industry to grow 90% to ₹2,060cr by 2020: Report
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
The size of India's music industry is expected to grow 90.7% to ₹2,060 crore by 2020 from ₹1,080 crore in 2015, according to a FICCI-KPMG report. The rise in the number of downloads and time spent on music streaming apps will help boost business. Advertising, which accounts for 80-90% of the industry's revenue, will remain the primary source of income.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 05:31 pm on 15 Oct
'Not banned, only suspended films with Pak artistes'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Nitin Datar, the President of the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India has said that the body has not banned the screening of films with Pakistani artistes but only suspended them. He added that the association does not have the power to suspend a film and it is a “request” to the members of the association.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:20 pm on 15 Oct
Selena receiving treatment at rehab centre: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
According to reports, singer Selena Gomez, who was diagnosed with the auto-immune disease Lupus is receiving treatment at a rehabilitation center in Tennessee, US. She has reportedly been receiving treatment to recover from the side-effects of Lupus, which include anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. The treatment facility is a "private and quiet" but "super intense" place, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:11 pm on 15 Oct
'I told Aditya not to cast Anushka in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that when Aditya Chopra first showed him pictures of actress Anushka Sharma, he tried to convince Chopra not to cast her in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. "I was shocked Adi wanted to cast her. I used to stare at her thinking what did Adi see in her," added Johar.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:46 pm on 15 Oct
Alia has done a cameo in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Johar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that actress Alia Bhatt has done a cameo in his upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which will release on October 28. "She is playing a DJ in [The Breakup Song]. It was always a part in the script. If somebody has got to do it, then why not someone whom I love," added Johar.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:43 pm on 15 Oct
Some lovers preferred porn over me: Pamela
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress-model Pamela Anderson, while opening up about her relationships has said that she has dated men who preferred watching pornography to having sex with her. "It's having intimacy and in an intimate relationship you have so much better sex," added Anderson. She has launched the 'Sensual Revolution' campaign, which aims to educate people on the dangers of online pornography.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:07 pm on 15 Oct
No plans to withdraw Pak artistes’ visas: MHA
short by Tarun Khanna / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
The Home Ministry on Friday stated the government has no plans to withdraw the visas granted to the Pakistani artistes. “We cannot arbitrarily withdraw visas granted to Pakistani actors unless they have violated rules or broken the law,” a Home Ministry official reportedly said. The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association had recently passed a resolution banning Pakistani actors in India.
short by Tarun Khanna / 11:08 am on 15 Oct
Madonna named woman of the year 2016 by Billboard
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday
American singer-songwriter Madonna has been named 'Woman of the Year' by Billboard for "her creative vision, relentless innovation, and dedication to philanthropic causes". Born Madonna Louise Ciccone, the 58-year-old singer is the best-selling female recording artist of all time, having sold over 300 million records till October 2013. Madonna has won numerous awards so far, including 7 Grammys.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:34 am on 15 Oct
Madonna narrates short film on Qandeel Baloch
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
American singer Madonna has narrated a short film which pays tribute to Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch, who was murdered by her brother in July in a case of honour killing. Titled 'Qandeel Baloch: A Very Short Story', the video has been directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. It was also screened at the 2016 Global Citizen Festival in New York.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:04 pm on 14 Oct
'Bob Dylan has not responded to Nobel Prize win'
short by Parichit Mainra / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
The Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Prize has not "spoken" to American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, who was awarded 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, Academy officials said on Friday. However, the Academy spoke to Dylan's agent and his tour manager, they added. According to reports, the 75-year-old Dylan "remained silent" about the award after it was announced.
short by Parichit Mainra / 08:44 pm on 14 Oct
'Hope Deepika, Sonam get same global popularity as I did'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she hopes actresses Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor achieve the same levels of global popularity that she has reached. "I hope that happens to them because it's unbelievable when it happens in another country... Today is not about domestic, it's all about entertainment. It's global. So now everyone wants that," added Priyanka.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:19 pm on 14 Oct
Shruti Hassan features in 'Be The Bitch' video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Shruti Hassan has featured in a video titled 'Be The Bitch', which aims to send the message to people not to use the word 'Bitch' as a cuss word for just any woman. The video is a monologue, written and narrated by the actress. It describes a 'bitch' as a woman who is "too difficult" for people to handle.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:05 pm on 14 Oct
Iron Man offers to give voice to Zuckerberg's AI assistant
short by Pragya Swastik / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Robert Downey Jr, who plays Marvel superhero Iron Man, on Thursday offered Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to give voice to the company's artificial assistant 'Jarvis'. Downey said to Zuckerberg on Facebook, "I'll do in a heartbeat if Bettany gets paid and donates it to a cause of Cumberbatch's choosing...that's the right kind of STRANGE!"
short by Pragya Swastik / 08:01 pm on 14 Oct
Twitter reacts to ban on 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Reacting to the Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association's decision to not screen any film with Pak artistes in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka a Twitter user wrote, "Not screening #Aedilhaimushkil is not a solution to cross border terrorism!!" Another user tweeted, "This decision is only against Karan Johar." "Let us call the bluff of the pseudo patriots!" read another tweet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:56 pm on 14 Oct
Amber Heard's look from 'Justice League' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Amber Heard's look from the upcoming superhero film 'Justice League' has been revealed by the film's director Zack Snyder. She will play the role of 'Mera', the wife of 'Aquaman', who will be portrayed by actor Jason Momoa. She will reportedly play a small role in the film, which is scheduled to release on November 17, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:02 pm on 14 Oct
Priyanka Chopra gives a tour of her NY house
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra gave a tour of her house in New York during her appearance on film critic Anupama Chopra's talk show 'Beneath the Surface'. The episode shows the living room, kitchen, private theatre and gym in the house. The actress also admitted on the show that she still cannot cook or shop for groceries.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:42 pm on 14 Oct
I have no problem with nudity: Ranveer Singh
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Ranveer Singh, who will be seen doing a striptease in his upcoming film 'Befikre' has said that he has "no problem with nudity". "People say actors nange hote hai that doesn't mean they are literally naked. It means when an actor is performing it is completely convincing, but they are acting, they don't really feel it," added Ranveer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:12 pm on 14 Oct
Manoj Bajpayee's 'Saat Uchakkey' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
The Manoj Bajpayee and Anupam Kher starrer 'Saat Uchakkey' is a film where "Gods co-exist with item numbers", wrote The Indian Express. NDTV said that the film is a "colossal waste". The film is "wasted in a story that is too long," wrote Hindustan Times. It has been rated 1.5/5 (NDTV), 2/5 (HT) and 3.5/5 (Indian Express).
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:42 pm on 14 Oct
Films with Pakistani actors not to be screened in 4 states
short by Jatan Desai / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
The Cinema Owners and Exhibitors Association of India has said that films with Pakistani artistes won't be screened in single screen theatres in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka. "Taking national sentiments and security issues into account, we cannot allow the release of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," the association said, adding that the decision will also be conveyed to other states.
short by Jatan Desai / 05:31 pm on 14 Oct
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's look from Munna Michael revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's look from his upcoming film 'Munna Michael' has been revealed. The actor can be seen sporting earrings, sunglasses and a leather jacket. Directed by Sabbir Khan, the film will star Tiger Shroff and debutante actress Nidhhi Agerwal. The film will trace the journey of 'Munna', a street kid who aspires to be like Michael Jackson.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:22 pm on 14 Oct
Pak film to be screened at Mumbai Film Fest: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
According to reports, Pakistani film 'Jago Hua Savera' will be screened at the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) Festival, which will be held from October 20-27. The film, directed by AJ Kardar was Pakistan's official entry to the 1960 Academy Awards. The film was produced in then East Pakistan, known as Bangladesh now.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:48 pm on 14 Oct
New character marks 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
A new character named Penguin has been introduced to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Winnie-the-Pooh book. Penguin, based on a picture of Winnie-the-Pooh's original author AA Milne and his son playing with a penguin, is featured in 'Winter: In which Penguin arrives in the Forest'. Four new Winnie-the-Pooh adventures have been published to mark the occasion.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:33 pm on 14 Oct
New trailer of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
A new trailer of the Felicity Jones starrer upcoming epic space opera film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' has been released. Also starring Diego Luna and Ben Mendelsohn, it is the first stand-alone film in the 'Star Wars' anthology. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film is scheduled to release on December 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:11 pm on 14 Oct
Tisca Chopra responds to marriage proposal on Twitter
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actress Tisca Chopra on Wednesday responded to a marriage proposal that she received on Twitter. "Was just waiting to be asked, thank you. Yes, I will. Please send me all details. My husband also wants to see who I am leaving him for," replied Tisca when a user asked her if she would marry him.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:05 pm on 14 Oct
Irrfan Khan, Tom Hanks starrer 'Inferno' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
The Irrfan Khan and Tom Hanks starrer film 'Inferno' "burns up in a raging fireball," wrote Hindustan Times. "Irrfan Khan is the saving grace of this ride through hell," said The Indian Express. Times Of India wrote that "the film is a competent adaptation and offers mild cerebral entertainment". It has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express, HT) and 3.5/5 (TOI).
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:55 pm on 14 Oct
JK Rowling announces four more 'Fantastic Beasts' movies
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
JK Rowling has announced that there will be four more movies in the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise. She said, "I’m pretty sure it’s going to be five movies," during an event promoting 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' before its release next month. The first movie tells the story of a fictional author mentioned in the Harry Potter series.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:25 pm on 14 Oct
Ranbir, Aishwarya feature in photoshoot
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have featured in a photoshoot for a magazine. They will reportedly appear on the magazine cover. Ranbir and Aishwarya will be seen together onscreen for the first time in the Karan Johar directorial upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:10 pm on 14 Oct
Playboy magazine debuts on iTunes, Google Play Store
short by Vani Vivek / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Playboy has launched digital versions of its nudity-free magazines on Apple and Google app stores in an effort to reach a broader audience. The in-app subscription of the monthly magazine costs $17.99 (₹1,200) a year, or $5.99 (₹400) per issue. The magazine was previously available on some digital newsstands but was restricted on the app stores due to nude content.
short by Vani Vivek / 02:52 pm on 14 Oct
Neil Nitin Mukesh replies to jokes on his engagement
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Neil Nitin Mukesh took to Twitter to respond to online jokes about his engagement, which took place on Tuesday. "Needless to say we are laughing at the ones who are trying so hard to be funny... I'm sure you guys wish well too with the "SOH", he tweeted. Neil and his fiancée Rukmini Sahay will tie the knot next year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:49 pm on 14 Oct
I thought I was the best actor in the world: Ranveer
short by Rini Sinha / on 14 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Ranveer Singh has revealed that in the initial days of his career, he thought he was the best actor in the world. "But it's happening in reverse now. These days when I do films, I feel I don't know anything," the 31-year-old actor shared. Ranveer will be next seen with Vaani Kapoor in the upcoming romantic drama film 'Befikre'.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:05 am on 14 Oct
Dylan first American to win Nobel in Literature in 23 yrs
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature since author Toni Morrison in 1993. He is also the second songwriter to have ever won the prize, after Indian songwriter Rabindranath Tagore. The 75-year-old was declared the winner for creating "new poetic expressions" within the American song tradition.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 09:00 pm on 13 Oct
Bipasha, Karan on Love issue of Harper's Bazaar Bride
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actors Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover have featured on the Love issue of Harper's Bazaar Bride, the Bazaar Fashion. While Bipasha can be seen in a sequined gown by Manish Malhotra, Karan is in an all-black attire from Antar Agni by Ujjawal Dubey. The cover is titled 'Couple Goals' and this edition focuses on the couple's love story.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:26 pm on 13 Oct
Michael Jackson holds Guinness record for best selling album
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Late American singer Michael Jackson holds the Guinness World Record for the world's best-selling album for his 1982 album 'Thriller'. As per January 1, 2012, the album had sold over 65-million copies, according to Guinness. Notably, Michael Jackson has topped Forbes' annual list of top-earning dead celebrities for the fourth consecutive year.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:20 pm on 13 Oct
Trailer of Nicolas Cage-starrer 'Army of One' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the Nicolas Cage and Russell Brand-starrer upcoming American comedy film 'Army of One' has been released. The film is about Gary Faulkner, played by Nicolas Cage, who believes God has sent him to capture Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. Directed by Larry Charles, the film is scheduled for release through video on demand on November 4.
short by Rini Sinha / 07:14 pm on 13 Oct
Bigg Boss 10: List of shortlisted contestants revealed
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
A list of 13 common people competing to participate in the upcoming tenth season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss' has been revealed. The shortlisted contestants include actors, a businessman, a teacher, and a student among others. The final contestants who will enter the Bigg Boss house on October 16 will be decided through an audience poll.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:59 pm on 13 Oct
Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone' draft sold for record ₹13 cr
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan's manuscript for his 1965 song 'Like A Rolling Stone' sold for around ₹13 crore ($2 million), which is considered a world record. The working draft of the song, auctioned in June 2014, consisted of four sheets of notes and doodles. Notably, Bob Dylan on Thursday won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2016.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:54 pm on 13 Oct
SRK's 1991 film to be screened at Mumbai Film Fest
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's unreleased film 'Ahamaq' will be screened at the upcoming 18th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Directed by Mani Kaul, the film was released as a four-part TV mini-series on Doordarshan in 1991, but never got a commercial release. Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will begin on October 20 and conclude on October 27.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:40 pm on 13 Oct
Song lyrics are poetry, they always have been, tweets user
short by Dishant Sharma / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Reacting to Bob Dylan being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, a user tweeted, "Bob Dylan's @NobelPrize will put to rest the old argument about whether song lyrics are poetry. They are. Always have been". "Legends of music are not restricted to notes/ lyrics. They are carriers of faith&hope. Belief in the lyrical journey of life. #BobDylan", tweeted another user.
short by Dishant Sharma / 06:28 pm on 13 Oct
Sonakshi Sinha tops most 'sensational celebrity' list
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has topped McAfee Most Sensational Celebrities list 2016, according to which a search for 'Sonakshi Sinha + Torrent' has an 11.11% risk of connecting to a malicious website. Farhan Akhtar ranked second in the list, followed by actress Kareena Kapoor Khan. The study, published by Intel Security, explores how hackers use celebrities to generate risky search results.
short by Rini Sinha / 05:55 pm on 13 Oct
'I've chemistry with co-stars as never had sex with them'
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
In an interview with Neha Dhupia for her audio chat show, actress Sonam Kapoor revealed that she has good chemistry with co-stars because she never had sex with them. When asked if she has dated anyone from the film industry, the 31-year-old actress said that she hadn't, adding that she's "really not interested in dating any of them".
short by Rini Sinha / 05:45 pm on 13 Oct
Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in Literature
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2016 "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition". Born on May 24, 1941, he is known for writing songs like 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'The Times They Are a-Changin'. Dylan, 75, has won numerous awards, including twelve Grammys and one Academy Award.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:17 pm on 13 Oct
Kishore Kumar's real name was Abhas Kumar Ganguly
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Late Indian playback singer and actor, Kishore Kumar's real name was Abhas Kumar Ganguly, which he changed when he started his career as a chorus singer at the Bombay Talkies film studio. Kishore Kumar, who is music composer Bappi Lahiri's maternal uncle, wasn't formally trained in singing. Kumar passed away due to a heart attack on October 13, 1987.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:30 pm on 13 Oct
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' cleared without cut: Report
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
As per reports, the Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai-starrer film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been passed by the Censor Board without any cuts. It was earlier reported that three intimate scenes between Ranbir and Aishwarya have been deleted. "Fawad is not being replaced," reports added, quashing rumours of the Pakistani actor being replaced due to MNS' threats.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:11 pm on 13 Oct
Violence & rape have nothing to do with sex: Sharmila
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Sharmila Tagore has penned an open letter to Indian men as part of 'Let's talk about rape' initiative, wherein she wrote, "Violence and rape have nothing to do with sex... (but) about wanting to humiliate a woman and teach her... a lesson." She further wrote, "We are not... the second half or even the better half. We are equal."
short by Rini Sinha / 03:55 pm on 13 Oct
'The Breakup Song' from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
'The Breakup Song', a new song from the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. Composed by Pritam, it has been sung by Arijit Singh, Badshah, Jonita Gandhi and Nakash Aziz, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Directed by Karan Johar, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:14 pm on 13 Oct
'Right now, we'd like to work with Indian artistes'
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, while commenting on working with cross-border artistes, have said that "right now, they would like to work with Indian artistes only", keeping in mind the prevailing sensitive atmosphere in the country. However, the composers refused to comment about the ban on Pakistani artistes. Previously, singer Shaan had spoken in support of the Pak artistes' ban.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:53 pm on 13 Oct
Kishore Kumar has won most Filmfare awards for best singer
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Late singer, Kishore Kumar, who won eight Filmfare awards in the 'Best Male Playback Singer' category, holds the record for maximum number of best singer awards. He won his first award for 'Roop Tera Mastana' from the 1969 film 'Aradhana'. Kishore Kumar, who passed away on October 13, 1987, began his career in 1946 as a Bombay Talkies chorus singer.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:39 pm on 13 Oct
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh got engaged to Rukmini Sahay at a private ceremony in Mumbai on Tuesday. Mumbai-based Rukmini belongs to the aviation industry and the couple will be tying the knot next year. "Neil left the decision... in his parents' trusted hands and there couldn't have been a better match for him than Rukmini," his father Nitin Mukesh said.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:34 pm on 13 Oct
MS Dhoni biopic becomes 4th highest grosser of 2016
short by Rini Sinha / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has become the fourth highest grosser of 2016, as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The biopic, which released on September 30, had minted ₹116.91 crore till Tuesday. The film, which narrates Dhoni's journey of becoming the Indian cricket team's captain, is also the highest earning biopic in Indian cinema.
short by Rini Sinha / 02:08 pm on 13 Oct
'Game of Thrones' actor surprises Syrian refugee
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham paid a surprise visit on Tuesday to a 16-year-old Syrian refugee living in the German city of Stuttgart. Cunningham, who plays Davos Seaworth on the series, first met Hussam in Jordan in September. Hussam and his mother are presently staying in a hotel, while his father and brother are legally settled in Germany.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 01:46 pm on 13 Oct
Michael Jackson top-earning dead celebrity of 2016: Forbes
short by Jatan Desai / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
Michael Jackson has topped Forbes' annual list of top-earning dead celebrities for the fourth consecutive year. The 'King of Pop', who died in 2009, raked in $825 million in earnings in the past year. Interestingly, the cumulative earnings of the next twelve celebrities on the list, which included Bob Marley and Elvis Presley, were less than one-third of Jackson's earnings.
short by Jatan Desai / 12:10 pm on 13 Oct
Wonder Woman named UN girls' empowerment ambassador
short by Jatan Desai / on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday
The United Nations has named the comic book character Wonder Woman as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. The superhero will be formally designated for the position at a ceremony on October 21, the character’s 75th anniversary. The ceremony will also launch a campaign supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment, one of UN’s global goals.
short by Jatan Desai / 09:44 am on 13 Oct
Sachin to be part of Coldplay's Mumbai concert
short by Saloni Tandon / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Sachin Tendulkar will be part of the Global Citizen India Movement concert, which will be headlined by Coldplay, Jay Z and several Bollywood actors, and will be held on November 19 in Mumbai. Shah Rukh Khan, Sakshi Malik and Vijender Singh among others will join Sachin. The inaugural Global Citizen India Movement will focus on education, gender equality and sanitation.
short by Saloni Tandon / 10:10 pm on 12 Oct
Captain Marvel film to focus on superhero's origin
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios has confirmed that the upcoming superhero film 'Captain Marvel' starring actress Brie Larson will focus on the superhero's origin story. "Captain Marvel is certainly an origin story from the start," he said in a statement. The film is scheduled to release on March 8, 2019.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:40 pm on 12 Oct
Befikre is the adult version of Chandni: Rishi Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has tweeted that the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer upcoming film 'Befikre' is an "adult version" of his 1989 romantic drama film 'Chandni', co-starring actress Sridevi. "An outstanding hot trailer! Chandni ka 2016 updated "adult version". Exotic locale, natural actors, naughty, witty, funny, romantic!" wrote Kapoor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 12 Oct
Teaser of Telugu film 'Dhruva' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The teaser of the Ram Charan starrer upcoming Telugu film 'Dhruva' has been released. It is an official remake of the 2015 Tamil film 'Thani Oruvan'. Ram Charan will reportedly play an intelligence agent in the film. Directed by Surender Reddy and also starring Rakul Preet Singh and Aravind Swamy, the film is scheduled to release on December 2.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:50 pm on 12 Oct
Bhandarkar's next film on 1975 Emergency: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, Madhur Bhandarkar's upcoming film will be based on the Emergency, a 21-month long period from 1975-1977 declared by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film is reportedly titled 'Indu Sarkar'. The shooting of the film will begin in November, reports added. Bhandarkar's last directorial venture was the 2015 film 'Calendar Girls'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:58 pm on 12 Oct
'You'll see me butt-naked in Befikre if Censor Board allows'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has revealed that he will be seen butt-naked in his upcoming film 'Befikre' on the condition that the Censor Board passes it. "I am actually naked in the film!... Hopefully, if it gets passed, you will see me butt-naked in 'Befikre'. And I'm... really looking forward to it, to watching that with the live audience," added Ranveer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:26 pm on 12 Oct
Not ashamed, confused about dating girls: Kristen
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kristen Stewart has said that she is not "ashamed" or "confused" about dating her girlfriend Alicia Cargile. "Things have changed. And not just with me, we're really allowed to encourage this new acceptance to develop and be awesome," added Kristen. She had earlier said that she is "really in love" with her girlfriend.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:19 pm on 12 Oct
'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' becomes highest earning biopic
short by Azhar Iqubal / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has minted over ₹116 crore since its release on September 30, making it the highest earning biopic in Indian cinema, claim its makers. The film, directed by Neeraj Pandey, narrates Dhoni's journey from the lanes of Ranchi to becoming the captain of the Indian cricket team.
short by Azhar Iqubal / 06:03 pm on 12 Oct
Trump is easy to manipulate: JK Rowling
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
JK Rowling has criticised Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump by posting on Twitter, "When a man this ignorant & easy to manipulate gets within sniffing distance of the nuclear codes, it's everyone's business." Her tweet came in response to being asked to mind her own business by a Twitter user after she criticised Trump for his obscene comments about women.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:52 pm on 12 Oct
Jim Carrey sued by ex-girlfriend's mother
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The mother of actor Jim Carrey's ex-girlfriend Cathriona White has announced that she is suing the actor over her daughter's death, claiming that he gave her three sexually transmitted diseases. Her statement comes less than a month after White's estranged husband filed a lawsuit against Carrey for allegedly supplying prescription drugs that contributed to White's death.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:16 pm on 12 Oct
'For us, Indian movies were Big B running around in glasses'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has said that for a lot of years, Indian movies meant Amitabh Bachchan "running around in his glasses and beating up bad guys or midgets" for Hollywood. "We didn't quite understand what was going on. If everyone starts speaking the common language of cinema, it will start representing itself," added Hanks.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:08 pm on 12 Oct
Tum Bin 2 team pays tribute to Jagjit Singh
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The team of the upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2' paid a tribute to late ghazal singer Jagjit Singh by organising a ghazal concert on the occasion of his death anniversary on Monday. The event was hosted by Anubhav Sinha, the film's director. The film's first song, 'Teri Fariyad' is based on the original track sung by Jagjit Singh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:17 pm on 12 Oct
Kunal Kapoor's look from 'Veeram' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Kunal Kapoor's look from his upcoming epic historical drama film 'Veeram' has been revealed. The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'. Kunal will be seen portraying the character 'Chandu Chekaver', who was a warrior from Kerala. Directed by Jayaraj, the film will be releasing in Hindi, English and Malayalam.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:08 pm on 12 Oct
Guy Ritchie to direct Aladdin live-action remake: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, filmmaker Guy Ritchie, who is known for directing the film 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) and its 2011 sequel, will be directing the live-action remake of 'Aladdin'. The remake will reportedly feature many of the musical elements from the 1992 animated film. The film was also adapted into a Broadway show in 2014.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:11 pm on 12 Oct
SRK shares pic with Anushka from sets of 'The Ring'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan shared a picture with co-star Anushka Sharma from the sets of their upcoming film. "'First Look' of Imtiaz Ali's film, allegedly called The Ring. Not a horror film nor a love story... it's a Ninja epic!," tweeted Khan. He later added, "The last tweet about the film is a joke... It's just cold in Budapest!"
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:03 pm on 12 Oct
1st look of Twinkle Khanna's new book unveiled
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress-turned-author Twinkle Khanna has shared the first look of her second book titled 'The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad'. "My new book of stories that will hopefully make you laugh a lot and sigh a little," Twinkle captioned the picture. Her first book was 'Mrs Funnybones: She's Just Like You and a Lot Like Me', which was published in 2015.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:51 pm on 12 Oct
Chetan Bhagat gets trolled over his latest novel
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Chetan Bhagat was recently trolled on Twitter after he asked people to send images of his latest novel, One Indian Girl, in a beautiful background. A user tweeted an image that showed the novel's cover as toilet paper, while another image showed a woman burning his book. Bhagat later tweeted, "Nice. A little better photoshop needed but good effort."
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 11:06 pm on 11 Oct
A biopic on my life would be a disaster: Amitabh
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that a biopic on his life would be a "disaster". "I would not like a film to be made on me and neither I can say which actor should do it," added Bachchan. "[B]ecause I'm not worthy of anything like that, there wouldn't be much to do in such a film," he had said earlier.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:23 pm on 11 Oct
She's not doing that well: Khloe on Kim after robbery
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Television personality Khloe Kardashian has said that her elder sister Kim Kardashian is "not doing that well" following the incident in Paris, where she was robbed by armed men at gunpoint. "It was horrible, what happened to her. It's incredibly traumatic. Our family is super close and great and we'll get through it together," added Khloe.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:56 pm on 11 Oct
Aamir ruling box-office, lucky to work with him: Bachchan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan who will be working with Aamir Khan in 'Thugs of Hindostan' has said that he is "fortunate" to be working with Khan, who is "ruling the box-office". "There have been many attempts of getting Aamir and me together, but nothing materialized. Now, it's happening. He is a great actor," said Bachchan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:36 pm on 11 Oct
Emma Watson condemns child marriage during Africa trip
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Emma Watson condemned the practice of child marriage during a trip to Malawi, Africa on Monday. "Meeting with young girls who...are struggling with poverty and were pressured into early marriage ... made me realize just how important it is for women to be able to make their own choices," said Watson, who is a goodwill ambassador for UN Women.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:25 pm on 11 Oct
Michael Fassbender performs Elvis song on stage
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Michael Fassbender performed an impromptu duet of 'Suspicious Minds' by Elvis Presley with singer Ken Kirwan, during an award ceremony in his hometown Killarney in Ireland. The incident took place when the 'X-Men Apocalypse' star was at a ball marking his induction into the Order of Innisfallen, which recognises contributions to tourism in the region.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:18 pm on 11 Oct
Big B 1st Indian actor to have wax statue in Madame Tussauds
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was the first Bollywood actor to have his wax statue placed in the Madame Tussauds museum in London in 2000. His statues were later installed in branches at New York, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Washington DC. Amitabh Bachchan, who is also considered the first Asian actor to achieve the feat, turned 74 on Tuesday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:17 pm on 11 Oct
Drake breaks record for highest AMA nominations
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Singer Drake has earned 13 nominations for the upcoming American Music Awards, breaking the 1984 record of 11 nominations set by late singer Michael Jackson. Drake's latest album 'Views' has spent 13 weeks at the top of the US music charts this year. Rihanna came second with 7 nominations followed by Adele and Justin Bieber, who earned 5 nominations each.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:14 pm on 11 Oct
Documentary features India's 1st female taxi driver
short by Rini Sinha / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
'Driving with Selvi', a Canadian documentary features South India's first female taxi driver, Selvi. "The documentary aims to inspire women to break out of traditional roles," director Elisa Paloschi said. Married at 14 to an abusive husband who forced her into prostitution, the documentary chronicles Selvi's escape and her ten-year-long journey of finding her voice, defying patriarchal codes.
short by Rini Sinha / 08:10 pm on 11 Oct
Haven't seen a better film in a decade: Johar on Dangal
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who attended the pre-release screening of Aamir Khan's upcoming biographical sports film 'Dangal' tweeted that he has not seen a "better film in a decade". Johar also added that the film left him "speechless". Aamir will be seen portraying wrestler 'Mahavir Singh Phogat' in the film, which is scheduled to release on December 23.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:37 pm on 11 Oct
'Padmavati' to release on November 17, 2017
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor starrer film 'Padmavati' will release on November 17, 2017 as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. While Deepika will play the titular role, Ranveer will portray 'Alauddin Khilji'. Shahid, who will be seen as Deepika's husband will portray the character 'Rawal Ratan Singh'. The film will be directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:26 pm on 11 Oct
Shilpa Shetty's father passes away
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Shilpa Shetty's father Surendra Shetty passed away on Tuesday morning at his residence in Versova, Mumbai. He reportedly suffered a cardiac attack while he was sleeping. He was rushed to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital where he was declared dead, reports added. His last rites will be conducted on Wednesday morning.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:36 pm on 11 Oct
Magazine responds to criticism over cover featuring Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has issued a statement responding to the criticism over its cover featuring Priyanka Chopra. "[W]e believe... the opening up of borders and the breaking down of walls can help us... open up our minds and hearts. So... we had actress Priyanka Chopra wear [the] T-shirt... [I]t's not about privilege or fashion," read the statement.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:49 pm on 11 Oct
Shia weds Mia in wedding officiated by Elvis impersonator
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
American actor Shia LaBeouf on Monday married his girlfriend Mia Goth in a Las Vegas wedding officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator and live streamed on the internet. The 'Elvis Blue Hawaii package' is reported to have cost the couple $700 (around ₹46,000). LaBeouf and Goth began dating after meeting each other on the sets of 'Nymphomaniac: Volume II'.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:23 pm on 11 Oct
I have had Indian and French girlfriends: Ranveer
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has said that he has had Indian and French girlfriends in the past, adding that he has "beautiful memories attached with all of them". "Women of India and France are sensitive, stronger and superior to men. I am a lover of women. I am truly fascinated and infatuated by the fairer sex," said Ranveer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:12 pm on 11 Oct
We need to be inclusive: Deepika on Siddiqui-Ramleela row
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Responding to the row over actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui being forced to drop out of a Ramleela programme, actress Deepika Padukone has said that the society needs to be "more inclusive". "I think as a society, in general, we need to be more inclusive and sensitive to people and situations," said Deepika.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:43 pm on 11 Oct
Shirtless wax statue of Justin Bieber unveiled
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
A new shirtless wax statue of singer Justin Bieber has been unveiled at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. The 'wet-look' wax statue has been inspired by the rain shower finale of his 'Purpose' tour concert in Seattle, United States. The unveiling of the statue featured a performance by four female performers to his single 'Sorry' from the album 'Purpose'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:33 pm on 11 Oct
Amitabh was voted 'Actor of the Millennium' in BBC poll
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan was voted the 'greatest star of screen' in a millennium-celebrating poll conducted by BBC. He was ranked above personalities like Charlie Chaplin, Robert De Niro, Marilyn Monroe, and Govinda. The actor, who made his debut with the 1969 movie 'Saat Hindustani', turned 74 on Tuesday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:59 pm on 11 Oct
Bigg Boss 10 promo featuring Deepika Padukone out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
A new promotional video for the upcoming tenth season of reality show 'Bigg Boss' featuring actress Deepika Padukone has been released. Deepika will be the first guest on the tenth season of the show, which will premiere on October 16. She will make an appearance on the launch episode to promote her Hollywood film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:36 pm on 11 Oct
'Nation is incensed, time to show solidarity with jawans'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Responding to a question on the terror attacks in Uri, actor Amitabh Bachchan said that the "nation is incensed" after the attacks and "it is time to show solidarity with our jawans". "They have sacrificed their lives for our nation and we need to pay homage to them," added Bachchan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:02 pm on 11 Oct
Warner Bros to host Christmas Dinner in the Great Hall
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Warner Bros Studio Tour London is offering Harry Potter fans a chance to attend a Christmas Dinner on the sets of the Great Hall, for £240 (around ₹20,000). Guests will be able to partake in a three-course meal and tour the studio. To be held on December 7 and 8, the dinner will end with dancing on both nights.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:00 pm on 11 Oct
Trailer of Ranveer Singh's 'Befikre' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The trailer of the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer upcoming romantic drama film 'Befikre' has been released. Ranveer and Vaani will portray the characters 'Dharam' and 'Shyra' respectively. The film marks Aditya Chopra's return as a director after eight years, following the 2008 film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. 'Befikre' is scheduled to release on December 9.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:30 pm on 11 Oct
British model arrested for ISIS links
short by Parichit Mainra / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
A 27-year-old British model Kimberley Miners was arrested and questioned after she allegedly used social media to communicate with the Islamic State. Miners reportedly had secretly converted to Islam and used to share pictures of Muslim women flaunting rifles which brought her under the anti-terrorist cell's investigation. The model has since then been released on bail.
short by Parichit Mainra / 09:26 pm on 10 Oct
Bachchan family celebrates Durga Puja
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
A video shows actor Amitabh Bachchan and his family celebrating Durga Puja. The Bachchan family were spotted celebrating the occasion of Ashtami and attending the Durga Puja festivities in Mumbai at the Ramakrishna Mission Hospital. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan can also be seen in the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:24 pm on 10 Oct
We'll beat filmmakers if they work with Pak artistes: MNS
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has threatened to "beat" filmmakers like Karan Johar and Mahesh Bhatt if they try to cast Pakistani artistes in their films. "For MNS, our country and our soldiers are important, and not the Pakistan artistes," said Amey Khopkar, the MNS film wing's President. MNS had earlier demanded a ban on Pakistani artistes working in India.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 10 Oct
Wouldn't be here if not for my mother: Deepika on depression
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Deepika Padukone, while speaking on her depression has said that if it was not for her mother she would not be here today. "Thank you for helping me... Thank you to my sister, my father, and friends for helping me through this," added Deepika. The actress broke down while speaking at an event on Monday.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:31 pm on 10 Oct
Video shows chemistry between Ranbir, Anushka on sets
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
A behind-the-scenes video of the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' shows the 'chemistry' between actors Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, who will portray 'Ayan' and 'Alizeh' respectively in the film. The two actors can be seen shooting on the sets of the film. They also share their experience of working with each other.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:07 pm on 10 Oct
Give my daughter her private life back: Shweta Nanda
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Nanda has written an open letter where she has asked the media to give her daughter Navya Nanda her "private life back". "She is not a public figure. Yes, she is related to some very famous people, but that is something completely out of her control," wrote Shweta.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:42 pm on 10 Oct
Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' to get a sequel: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
According to reports, a sequel to the Kangana Ranaut starrer 2014 comedy-drama film 'Queen' is being planned by the makers of the film. Director Vikas Bahl has reportedly come up with a story for the sequel but it is not concrete yet. A meeting with Kangana will take place only once the script has been finalised, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:12 pm on 10 Oct
'Tere Naal Ishqa' song from 'Shivaay' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
'Tere Naal Ishqa', a new song from the Ajay Devgn starrer upcoming action thriller film 'Shivaay' has been released. The song has been composed by Mithoon with vocals by Kailash Kher and lyrics by Sayeed Quadri. Directed by Devgn and also starring actresses Sayyeshaa Saigal and Erika Kaar, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:50 pm on 10 Oct
Patriotism does not propagate hatred: Dia Mirza
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Dia Mirza has said that patriotism in its true spirit does not propagate hatred. "Patriotism that propagates hate is not patriotism. United we rise. Divided we fall. Politicians polarise to rule, not serve society," the actress wrote on Twitter. The post comes amidst the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:48 pm on 10 Oct
Rekha dropped out of school at the age of 13
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Rekha had said in an interview with Simi Garewal that she dropped out of school at the age of 13 when she was in ninth standard. She also opened up about her mother, Telugu actress, Pushpavalli and her estranged relationship with her father Gemini Ganesan. The actress, who was born as Bhanurekha Ganesan, turned 62 on Monday.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:39 pm on 10 Oct
Priyanka slammed for 'Condé Nast Traveller' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been slammed for her cover on travel magazine 'Condé Nast Traveller'. She can be seen wearing a T-shirt with a quote that suggests that she is not a refugee, immigrant or an outsider but a traveller. The quote has been deemed "insensitive" towards refugees and immigrants and Priyanka has been criticised for "showing off her privileges".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:30 pm on 10 Oct
Ranveer, Vaani completed Befikre shoot in 50 days
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actors Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor completed the shooting of their upcoming romantic drama film 'Befikre' in just 50 days. The crew reportedly shot five days a week at different locations in Paris. "Ranveer... has added his own bits in a lot of scenes and improvised a lot in the funny scenes," added a source from the production unit.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:03 pm on 10 Oct
'Bigg Boss' is not scripted: PR specialist Dale Bhagwagar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Public Relations specialist Dale Bhagwagar, who has looked after the publicity of 'Bigg Boss' contestants like Mandana Karimi, Rakhi Sawant and Ashmit Patel has said that the reality show is "edited" but "not scripted". However, he refused to comment on whether the eviction is done on the basis of content and TRP or plainly according to the number of votes.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:31 pm on 10 Oct
Rekha made her acting debut at 12 in a Telugu film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Rekha, who turned 62 on Monday, made her acting debut at the age of 12 in the 1966 Telugu film 'Rangula Ratnam'. She was credited as 'Baby Bhanurekha' in the film. Rekha bagged her first lead role in the 1969 Kannada film 'Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999'. The 1970 film 'Sawan Bhadon' is considered her Bollywood debut.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:30 pm on 10 Oct
I want to work with Christopher Nolan: Sushant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has said that he would want to work with Hollywood director Christopher Nolan, known for directing films like Inception (2010) and Interstellar (2014). "The way Nolan looks at things is just amazing. It can be... seen in... his films," added Sushant. He further said that he also wishes to work with Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:29 pm on 10 Oct
Rekha won a National Award for 'Umrao Jaan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Rekha, who turned 62 on Monday, won her first and only National Film Award in 1982 in the 'Best Actress' category for the film 'Umrao Jaan'. The actress portrayed the character 'Amiran', who becomes known as the courtesan 'Umrao Jaan' in the 1981 film. Rekha was also honoured with the 'Padma Shri' by the Government of India in 2010.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:23 pm on 10 Oct
Varun Dhawan's car damaged in accident
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
Varun Dhawan's car got into an accident with a Honda City in Mumbai on Sunday. "The car that is damaged is my car. I had come to help someone in my family, who had an accident. I suggest you shut up," Dhawan tweeted in response to a Twitter user's tweet. The user alleged that Varun's car hit the Honda City.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:38 pm on 10 Oct
'Manzar Naya' song from 'Rock On 2' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Oct 2016,Monday
'Manzar Naya', a new song from the Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal starrer 'Rock On 2' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy with vocals by Farhan Akhtar and lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, 'Rock On 2' is scheduled to release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:37 pm on 10 Oct
'Bigg Boss 10' promo introducing contestants out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
The makers of the upcoming tenth season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss' have released new promotional videos, which introduce three non-celebrity contestants. The first video introduces a girl from Kashmir, while the second video introduces a 'swamiji'. The third video shows a man at a village farm. The tenth season will see celebrities competing against common people.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:44 pm on 09 Oct
Priyanka, SRK in Anupama Chopra's new talk show
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
The teaser of film critic Anupama Chopra's upcoming talk show 'Beneath The Surface', which will feature Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar, has been released. The talk show will feature the three celebrities sharing their experiences in the film industry. The full episodes will be released soon, as per Anupama.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:58 pm on 09 Oct
There's no other job like it: Daniel Craig on playing Bond
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Daniel Craig has said that "there is no other job" like playing the role of British spy 'James Bond'. "I've got the best job in the world doing Bond. If I were to stop doing it - just say - I'd miss it terribly," added Daniel. Earlier, the actor had said that he was "done" playing the character.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:17 pm on 09 Oct
I will not rejoice in bloodshed and war: Mahira Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Reacting to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, actress Mahira Khan wrote on Facebook that she "will not rejoice in bloodshed and war". "As a Pakistani and citizen of the world, I strongly condemn any act of terror, any loss of human life no matter which soil it is on... Hoping and praying for peace always," added Mahira.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:53 pm on 09 Oct
We will not miss much: Shaan on ban on Pak artists
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Singer Shaan, while speaking on the ban on Pakistani artistes working in India, has said that as the artist exchange has always been one-sided exchange, "we will not miss much". "They have been banned and I respect that decision," said Shaan. Pakistani singers including Ali Zafar, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shafqat Amanat Ali have sung for Bollywood films.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:30 pm on 09 Oct
'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' enters ₹100 cr club
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has entered the ₹100 crore club within 9 days of its release. The Hindi language film, along with its dubbed versions in Tamil and Telugu, had earned ₹103.40 crore till Saturday. The biopic is the fifth Bollywood film in 2016 to have crossed the ₹100 crore mark.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:50 pm on 09 Oct
Ayushmann, Parineeti dance to 'Gazab Ka Hai Din'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has posted a video where he and actress Parineeti Chopra can be seen dancing to the song 'Gazab Ka Hai Din' from the 1988 film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'. The actor shared the video from the sets of the upcoming film 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'. Directed by Akshay Roy, the film will release in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:43 pm on 09 Oct
Madonna dedicated a song to Malala after she was shot
short by Vani Vivek / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
American singer Madonna dedicated her song 'Human Nature' to Malala Yousafzai at a concert, days after the child rights activist was shot in the head by Pakistani Taliban on October 9, 2012. Madonna took off her shirt to reveal "Malala" written on her back during her 'MDNA' tour and divulged that hearing of the attack had made her cry.
short by Vani Vivek / 05:09 pm on 09 Oct
Trailer of Keanu Reeves' John Wick: Chapter 2 out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Keanu Reeves starrer action thriller 'John Wick: Chapter 2' has been released. It is a sequel to the 2014 film 'John Wick'. The film also stars Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane and John Leguizamo. Directed by Chad Stahelski, the film is scheduled to release on February 10, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:04 pm on 09 Oct
Mother does Harry Potter-themed photoshoot of 4-month-old
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Photographer Kayla Glover from Chicago recently did a Harry-Potter themed photoshoot of her four-month-old daughter. The look was complete with a cauldron, glasses, a wand and a Gryffindor scarf. Kayla, who had been planning the shoot before her child was born, said, "I knew whether I had a boy or a girl I would be using this theme".
short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:20 pm on 09 Oct
Emilia Clarke shares video from sets of Game of Thrones
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Emilia Clarke, who plays 'Daenerys Targaryen' in the HBO fantasy drama television series 'Game of Thrones', has shared a video from the sets. Emilia can be seen trying to speak through a strong wind blowing on the shooting location. "And then I fell over. Or rather a brisk 50mph (North) Irish wind caught me unawares," she captioned the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:07 pm on 09 Oct
Promo of 'Koffee with Karan' season 5 out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
A promotional video of the fifth season of the talk show 'Koffee with Karan' has been released and it shows the host filmmaker Karan Johar expressing different emotions with his face. The first episode of the talk show will premiere on November 6. The show is set to air every Sunday on Star World and Star World Premiere HD.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:23 pm on 09 Oct
Kajol's equation with Johar not as warm as before: Devgn
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Ajay Devgn has revealed that his wife Kajol and filmmaker Karan Johar, who were close friends, do not share the same "warm equation" as before. "It is a personal issue... not due to any professional thing," added Devgn. He added that it had nothing to do with the clash of his film 'Shivaay' with Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:21 pm on 09 Oct
Trailer of Bryan Cranston's 'Power Rangers' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Bryan Cranston starrer science fiction superhero film 'Power Rangers' has been released. It is a reboot and the third feature film in the 'Power Rangers' franchise. The film stars Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G and Ludi Lin as the teen superheroes. Directed by Dean Israelite, the film will release on March 24, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:53 pm on 09 Oct
I’d like to punch Donald Trump in the face: Robert De Niro
short by Yash Kumar / on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Robert de Niro slammed US presidential nominee Donald Trump over his incompetence and said he would like to "punch him in the face". He also called Trump "blatantly stupid", a "dog" and a "bullshit artist". Notably, De Niro is one of the celebrities who took part in the #VoteYourFuture initiative urging people to vote in the upcoming presidential elections.
short by Yash Kumar / 08:00 am on 09 Oct
Trailer of Tamil film 'Kaashmora' released
short by Rini Sinha / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
The official trailer of the Karthi and Nayanthara starrer Tamil film 'Kaashmora' has been released. The multi-genre period film will feature Karthi in three different roles. Reportedly, 'Kaashmora' is the first South Indian film which has used '3D face scan technology' for filming some of its sequences. Directed by Gokul, the film is scheduled to release on October 28, 2016.
short by Rini Sinha / 10:55 pm on 08 Oct
Bieber uses fake moustache, wig to disguise himself
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
A video of singer Justin Bieber walking the streets in Amsterdam while in disguise has surfaced online. He can be seen in a wig, a fake moustache and beard, entering a shop to get a coffee. Bieber also walked around asking girls if his disguise looked "real". The singer is in Amsterdam for the European leg of his 'Purpose' tour.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:00 pm on 08 Oct
Snyder shares video from sets of Justice League
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Zack Snyder has shared a behind-the-scenes video of the upcoming superhero film 'Justice League'. The video shows Ben Affleck, who plays 'Batman', filming the scene when he goes in search of 'Aquaman', portrayed by Jason Momoa. It also features 'Wonder Woman', played by Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller as 'The Flash' and 'Cyborg', portrayed by Ray Fisher.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:01 pm on 08 Oct
Pornhub offers $50,000 reward for info on Kim's robbery
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Adult website Pornhub is offering a reward of $50,000 for information about the men who broke into reality TV star Kim Kardashian's hotel room in Paris. "Here at Pornhub we were deeply saddened to hear about the horrible incident," Vice President Corey Price said, adding, they want to ensure that the perpetrators of the "heinous crime are brought to justice".
short by Mansha Mahajan / 08:43 pm on 08 Oct
GQ's October issue honours Men of the Year winners
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
The 8th anniversary mega issue of 'GQ' magazine features the 'Men of the Year' Awards 2016 winners. Actor Amitabh Bachchan is on the cover as 'Legend of The Year' while Ranveer Singh has featured as 'Actor of The Year' and Kangana Ranaut features as 'Woman of The Year'. Other cover stars include awardees like Saif Ali Khan and Tiger Shroff.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:23 pm on 08 Oct
Akshay Kumar interviews 2 female fans in Manali
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Akshay Kumar has tweeted a video from the sets of his upcoming film 'Jolly LLB 2', where he is seen interviewing two female fans, who had come to watch him during the shooting in Manali. "Why vacation abroad when we have our very own beautiful Manali! Hear all about it from these lovely ladies," Akshay captioned the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:56 pm on 08 Oct
'Ishq Mubarak' song from 'Tum Bin 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
'Ishq Mubarak', a new song from the Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati starrer 'Tum Bin 2' has been released. The song has been composed by Ankit Tiwari with vocals by Arijit Singh and lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:12 pm on 08 Oct
I listen to my own Hindi songs: Emraan Hashmi
short by Rini Sinha / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Emraan Hashmi has revealed that when it comes to Hindi songs, he listens to his own tracks. "I am self-indulgent," the 37-year-old actor said on television entertainment channel's show, adding that tracks of 'Murder 2' and 'The Dirty Picture' are his favourites. He added that he loved going for electronic music festivals in Amsterdam or Goa.
short by Rini Sinha / 06:52 pm on 08 Oct
Aishwarya among Outlook Business Outstanding Women awardees
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan received the 'Outstanding Celebrity Woman of the Year' award on Friday, during the 7th Outlook Business Outstanding Women Awards by Outlook Business magazine. She is also on the magazine's October cover, which features 19 women achievers sharing their entrepreneurial journey. Other awardees included entrepreneur Kiran Shaw Majumdar and fashion designer Anita Dongre.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:46 pm on 08 Oct
Hollywood pays four times more than Bollywood: Irrfan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Irrfan Khan, who will be seen in upcoming Hollywood film 'Inferno', has said that a person can earn four times the amount paid in Bollywood in the kind of time devoted in Hollywood. The 49-year-old actor further said that it is possible for Indian actors to "see that dream (of working in Hollywood) now".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:47 pm on 08 Oct
Keeping Up with the Kardashians put on hold indefinitely
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
American reality television series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' has been put on hold indefinitely in light of Kim Kardashian West's robbery incident in Paris. "Kim's well-being is our core focus right now," said a spokesperson for E! Network, which airs the show. The television network further said that no decision has been made as to when production will resume.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:05 pm on 08 Oct
New trailer of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
A new trailer of the Milla Jovovich starrer upcoming science action horror film 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' has been released. The film, which also stars Ruby Rose and Ali Larter, is the sixth and the final installment in the 'Resident Evil' film series. Directed by Paul WS Anderson, the film is scheduled to release on January 27, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:13 pm on 08 Oct
BJP MLA’s supporters burn Salman Khan’s effigy
short by Tarun Khanna / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
BJP MLA Sangeet Som’s supporters burnt an effigy of actor Salman Khan in Muzaffarnagar, UP for opposing the ban on Pakistani artistes in India. They also threatened to boycott his movies. Supporting the ban on Pakistani artistes, Som had earlier said that Pakistani artistes should be “beaten with shoes”.
short by Tarun Khanna / 03:47 pm on 08 Oct
Ajay Devgn to host episodes of 'Savdhaan India'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Ajay Devgn will host a few episodes of crime show, 'Savdhaan India', which airs on the channel 'Life OK'. "What has made 'Savdhaan India' an iconic brand is it's never dying attitude to continue to make an impact in people's life," said Ajay. The actor will be seen promoting the new season of the show, which was launched recently.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 08 Oct
Shweta Basu to return to TV with 'Chandra Nandni'
short by Rini Sinha / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Shweta Basu Prasad is set to return to the small screen with the upcoming historical drama TV series 'Chandra Nandni'. The actress will play the role of Nandni, Chandragupta Maurya's wife, while actor Rajat Tokas will be seen as emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Produced by Balaji Telefilms, the show will be aired on Star Plus from October 10.
short by Rini Sinha / 03:08 pm on 08 Oct
New trailer of 'Underworld: Blood Wars' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
A new trailer of the Kate Beckinsale starrer upcoming action horror film, 'Underworld: Blood Wars' has been released. The film is the fifth instalment in the 'Underworld' franchise. Beckinsale will reprise her role as 'Selene' in the film, which also stars Theo James and Lara Pulver. Directed by Anna Foerster, the film is scheduled to release on January 6, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:59 pm on 08 Oct
Salman becomes highest advance taxpayer of 2016-17
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Salman Khan has become the highest advance taxpayer in Bollywood for the financial year 2016-2017 by paying ₹16 crore while Akshay Kumar, who held the top spot last year, came in second by paying ₹11 crore. The second spot was also shared by Hrithik Roshan. Further, Ranbir Kapoor, who paid ₹7.8 crore, was the third highest advance taxpayer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:40 pm on 08 Oct
Fawad was never part of Dhoni biopic: Producers
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Responding to reports about Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's role being omitted from 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', the makers have said that Fawad was never a part of the biopic. "Even when we were casting (for) the movie, he was not in the consideration set," said a spokesperson. It was reported that Fawad portrayed cricketer Virat Kohli in the film.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:47 pm on 08 Oct
Ranveer, Vaani feature on 'Harper's Bazaar Bride' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actors Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor have featured on the cover of the October issue of 'Harper's Bazaar Bride' magazine. While Ranveer can be seen in a suit, Vaani is seen wearing a plunge-neck gown. They have been styled by Divyak D'Souza and photographed by Prasad Naik. The cover story on them is titled 'When Ranveer Met Vaani'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 12:22 am on 08 Oct
Kapil Sharma most followed Indian TV celeb on Instagram
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma has become the most followed Indian television celebrity on the photo-sharing app Instagram, with a total of 4 million followers. The 'Kapil Sharma Comedy Show', which airs on Sony has also acquired the top spot in the TRP chart, as it ranked first across all channels.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:34 pm on 07 Oct
Hawker selling Shilpa Shetty's book bumps into her
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
A hawker who was selling actress Shilpa Shetty's book, 'The Great Indian Diet' bumped into her at a traffic signal in Mumbai. The actress took a picture of him and posted it on Instagram. "So this guy was trying to sell my book to Me! At the traffic signal. His reaction was priceless when he saw me," wrote Shilpa.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:10 pm on 07 Oct
Prabhu Deva's 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
The Prabhu Deva, Sonu Sood and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' has "only horror" in it and "no comedy," wrote The Indian Express. Hindustan Times wrote, "[T]he dance numbers and comic timing of Prabhudheva alone make it work." "[T]he horror comedy turns into a drama," said The Times of India. It was rated 0.5/5(Indian Express), 2/5(HT) and 3/5(TOI).
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:08 pm on 07 Oct
"I pray that together we can build a more peaceful world"
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Responding to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, actor Fawad Khan on Friday said he prayed and wished that people would, "build and live in a more peaceful world." "This is the first time I have spoken on the matter... Please disregard any other words attributed to me during this time because I have not said them," he added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:07 pm on 07 Oct
Salman Khan files ₹100 cr defamation suit against TV channel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Salman Khan has filed a defamation suit against a television news channel, seeking ₹100 crore as damages. The actor has claimed in the suit, that a sting operation conducted by the channel in the 1998 chinkara poaching case was "malicious" and "defamatory". He also wants the channel to be restrained from releasing any part of that sting operation.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:04 pm on 07 Oct
Sonam, Anil walk red carpet at 'Mirzya' world premiere
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Anil Kapoor and daughter Sonam Kapoor joined the 'Mirzya' lead pair, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, on the red carpet at the 60th BFI London Film Festival yesterday. While Sonam wore a blue Ralph & Russo Couture gown, Saiyami was dressed in a cream-coloured Sabyasachi ensemble. The Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directorial film hits the theatres on Friday.
short by Rini Sinha / 08:00 pm on 07 Oct
Activists call for ban of Doraemon in India, Pakistan
short by Yash Kumar / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Politicians and activists in India and Pakistan have launched a campaign to ban Japanese cartoon cat Doraemon from television claiming it encourages children to misbehave at school and at home. Pakistani activists raised concerns over the use of Hindi words in the cartoon, which they claim mars the purity of Urdu and distorts "religious beliefs" of Urdu viewers in Pakistan.
short by Yash Kumar / 07:13 pm on 07 Oct
Fawad's role in MS Dhoni biopic was omitted: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
According to reports, actor Fawad Khan's role from the biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' was omitted by filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, owing to the controversy over Pakistani actors working in India. He reportedly portrayed the role of cricketer Virat Kohli in the film. Fawad was not aware about his part being omitted until the film released, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:51 pm on 07 Oct
Teaser of Priyanka's Marathi production 'Ventilator' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
The teaser of actress Priyanka Chopra's debut Marathi production 'Ventilator' has been released. The actress has ventured into production with her production house Purple Pebble Pictures. The film will mark actor-turned-director Ashutosh Gowariker's comeback to acting. It also stars other veteran Marathi film and theatre actors. Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, the film will release on November 4.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:41 pm on 07 Oct
M.S. Dhoni biopic declared tax-free in Maharashtra
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been declared tax-free in Maharashtra. "We are humbled and thankful to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his team for making Mahi's biopic tax-free in the state," said producer Arun Pandey. The film was earlier declared tax-free in Dhoni's home state Jharkhand, as well as in Uttar Pradesh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:21 pm on 07 Oct
Trailer of Jamie Foxx's 'Sleepless' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
The trailer of Jamie Foxx starrer action thriller 'Sleepless', where he portrays the character of a police detective 'Vincent Downs' has been released. The film, a remake of the French thriller 'Nuit Blanche' also stars actors Michelle Monaghan and Drew Sidora. Directed by Baran bo Odar, 'Sleepless' is scheduled to release on February 24, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:07 pm on 07 Oct
Pierce Brosnan has now 'License to Spit', tweets user
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Reacting to Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan's endorsement of Indian pan masala brand 'Pan Bahar' a Twitter user wrote, "Pierce Brosnan has now the 'License to Spit'!! #SwachhBharat ki aise ki taise!!!" Another user wrote, "Always had a feeling Pierce Brosnan was pansexual." "[H]is new line should be- My name is bond, aakthoo(spits).. James Bond," read another tweet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:52 pm on 07 Oct
Won't work with Pak artistes at the moment: Devgn
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Actor Ajay Devgn has said that he won't work with Pakistani artists "at the moment" in light of the attacks at the border. He added, "I heard some people saying talks are the only way to continue but talks have been going on. You keep talking to people and they come and kill you then you still continue your dialogue."
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:42 pm on 07 Oct
Wore a 17 kg lehenga in 'Channa Mereya': Anushka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
In a behind-the-scenes video of the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', actress Anushka Sharma revealed that she had to wear a lehenga weighing 17 kilograms in addition to heavy jewellery in the song 'Channa Mereya'. "I looked like a beautiful bride but certainly didn't feel like one. The clothes were heavy, everyone felt sorry for me," added Anushka.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:23 pm on 07 Oct
'Koffee with Karan' season 5 to go on air on Nov 6
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
The fifth season of celebrity talk show 'Koffee with Karan' will return to the small screen on November 6. The show will be telecast at 9 pm every Sunday on channels, Star World and Star World HD. As per reports, actors Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt will feature in the first episode of the new season.
short by Rini Sinha / 04:06 pm on 07 Oct
Can't talk about Ankita without her permission: Sushant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
In response to the questions about his split with ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, actor Sushant Singh Rajput said that he "cannot talk about her without her permission". "Discussing my relationship also concerns the other party. A relationship talks about two different individuals, and that's why I'm not ready to discuss the details with anyone," added Sushant.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:42 pm on 07 Oct
Pierce Brosnan stars in Pan Bahar's new ad
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan, who played British spy James Bond, has starred in an advertisement for endorsing an Indian pan masala brand. The brand film, which was launched on Friday, shows Brosnan doing stunts with a Pan Bahar tin-pack in hand. Brosnan also appeared on a full-page advertisement which shows the actor holding Pan Bahar box along with his signature.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 03:11 pm on 07 Oct
'First think about jawans and their families, argue later'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Akshay Kumar posted a video message, where he asked Indians to first worry about the welfare of the jawans and their families and argue later whether Pakistani artistes should be allowed in India. "They are... guarding us and that is why we are alive today. If they are not there to guard us, Hindustan will not be left," added Akshay.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:42 pm on 07 Oct
Harshvardhan-Saiyami starrer 'Mirzya' hits the theatres
short by Rini Sinha / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
The Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya' "is all eye candy, minus the romance", wrote Indian Express. "In its own space... of a musical romantic tragedy, Mirzya is fabulous", wrote India Today. "It's a period drama trying hard to be a musical", said Hindustan Times. It has been rated 3/5 (India Today), 2.5/5 (Hindustan Times) and 1.5 (Indian Express).
short by Rini Sinha / 02:29 pm on 07 Oct
Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali condemns Uri attack
short by Tarun Khanna / on 07 Oct 2016,Friday
Singer Shafqat Amanat Ali has come forward as the first Pakistani artiste to condemn the Uri terror attack in which 19 Indian soldiers were martyred. “We know how it feels when your soldier or civilian dies,” he said. Furthermore, noted Pakistani singer Salma Agha has also condemned the attack. Earlier, the MNS had threatened the Pakistani artistes to leave India.
short by Tarun Khanna / 10:27 am on 07 Oct
Niddhi Agerwal signed no dating clause for Munna Michael
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Niddhi Agerwal, who will make her Bollywood debut with 'Munna Michael', was made to sign a contract which included the clause that she would not date anyone during the making of the film. The film's makers did not want her to get "distracted" during the shoot. However, the makers mentioned that Niddhi was not forced to sign the contract.
short by Daisy Mowke / 11:33 pm on 06 Oct
Need to pass on some sanskaar to my son: Alok Nath
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Alok Nath, while speaking about his son Shivang Nath's arrest for drunk driving, said, "I need to pass on some sanskaar (values) to my son. I am sure he will learn from his mistakes." The actor further added, "He was lucky to be let off with a warning, but that doesn't mean he can do what he wants."
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:45 pm on 06 Oct
Rapper Drake visits Drake University
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Rapper Drake visited the Drake University in the United States on Wednesday, after its students launched the #BringDrakeToDrake social media campaign. The rapper arrived around 2:30 am, when most of the students were asleep. He posted a video saying, "Look Kappa Kappa Gamma, I’m outside your sorority house right now. And you’re all sleep…Kappa Alpha Theta...We waiting on you."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:48 pm on 06 Oct
Christopher Walken heads come up at New York park
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
A number of 'floating' Christopher Walken heads modelled on the actor have come up at the Socrates Sculpture Park in New York, as part of an art installation. 'Monument to Walken' by artist Bryan Zanisnik is situated in the Astoria neighborhood where Walken was born. The Academy Award-winning actor has appeared in more than 100 films and television series.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:47 pm on 06 Oct
Trailer of Mark Wahlberg's 'Patriots Day' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Mark Wahlberg starrer upcoming drama film 'Patriots Day' has been released. The film, which also stars JK Simmons, John Goodman and Kevin Bacon, revolves around the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent terrorist manhunt. Directed by Peter Berg, the film is scheduled to release on January 13, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:46 pm on 06 Oct
Dhoni, Sushant visit the cricketer's New Delhi home
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
A promotional video for the biopic 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story' shows cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and actor Sushant Singh Rajput visiting the house in New Delhi, which was Dhoni's till 2012. Located in Air India Colony, it was the house where Dhoni celebrated India's 2011 World Cup win. The house was also his point of departure to marry Sakshi Singh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:19 pm on 06 Oct
'Pak artistes should leave India as situation is sensitive'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Reacting to the ban on Pakistani artistes working in India, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui said that Pakistani artistes should "leave India" as the situation between India and Pakistan is "very sensitive". The 42-year old actor further said, "It is a matter of our country... and there is nothing superior to our country."
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:55 pm on 06 Oct
Girl from Miranda House ditched me for Arjun Rampal: Anurag
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has revealed that a girl from Miranda House ditched him for actor Arjun Rampal. "I hated him (Rampal) for seven years," added Kashyap. Both Kashyap and Rampal graduated from the North Campus in Delhi University in 1993. While Kashyap was from Hansraj College, Rampal was a student of Hindu College.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:44 pm on 06 Oct
SRK to release 'Raees' trailer on his birthday: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
According to reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan will release the trailer of his upcoming film 'Raees' on the occasion of his 51st birthday on November 2. The action thriller also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan. Earlier, it was rumoured that the trailer would be attached to Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which releases on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:43 pm on 06 Oct
Vans, Pixar launch 'Toy Story' sneakers, accessories
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Retail brand Vans and animation film studio Pixar have collaborated on a line of sneakers, sweatshirts, backpacks and accessories for the 'Disney Pixar Toy Story' collection. The collection is based on 'Toy Story', Pixar's animation film series, which first came out in 1995. Popular toy characters including Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their human owner Andy have featured on the products.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:44 pm on 06 Oct
First feature-length talkie had just 354 words
short by Mansha Mahajan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
The world's first feature-length talkie, The Jazz Singer, which premiered 89 years ago on October 6, 1927, had a total of 354 words. Produced by Warner Bros., only one-fourth of the film, including some songs and dialogues were recorded for sound. The American film, which marked the end of the silent-film era, was awarded an Oscar for revolutionising the industry.
short by Mansha Mahajan / 06:44 pm on 06 Oct
Nawazuddin-starrer 'Ramlila' cancelled after protests
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
A Ramlila programme in Muzaffarnagar featuring actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been cancelled following opposition by some Hindu activists, police said on Thursday. The 42-year-old actor, who hails from Muzaffarnagar, had to play the character of 'Maricha' in the programme. According to the Ramayana, 'Maricha' was a rakshasa (demon) who was killed by Lord Ram.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 06:43 pm on 06 Oct
Govt mulls ban on celebrities for misleading ads
short by Ankur Vyas / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering a proposal to ban celebrities from endorsements if found guilty of being part of a misleading advertisement, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Thursday. A parliamentary committee had asked the ministry to look at the laws of other countries, while also recommending a jail term of up to five years for misleading ads.
short by Ankur Vyas / 06:43 pm on 06 Oct
'Jokes on colour, body shaming shouldn't be made'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Radhika Apte said that jokes on colour or body shaming should not be made. "Do you crack a joke on fair skin (people)? No right? So don't do it (joke on dark skin people). There has to be a limit," added Radhika. Earlier, Apte's co-star in 'Parched' Tannishtha Chatterjee was mocked for her skin tone on 'Comedy Nights Bachao'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:43 pm on 06 Oct
Pic of Rajinikanth from '2.0' sets shared online
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
A picture of actor Rajinikanth from the sets of their upcoming film '2.0' was shared by the film's director S Shankar on his Twitter handle. Shankar tweeted that two-thirds of the film was shot in 150 days. The science fiction film, also starring Akshay Kumar as the antagonist and Amy Jackson as the lead actress, will release in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:42 pm on 06 Oct
Arjun plays gangster Arun Gawli in biopic 'Daddy'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Arjun Rampal has shared a picture to mark the end of filming of the upcoming biopic 'Daddy', where he portrays the character of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli. The film will reportedly cover Gawli's life from his 20s to his 60s and stars South Indian actress Aishwarya Rajesh as Gawli's wife. Directed by Gaurav Bavdankar, the film will release in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:42 pm on 06 Oct
I hate it when men wax, it's gross: Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Priyanka Chopra, during an interview on American talk show 'Live With Kelly', said that she "hates" it when men remove their body hair by waxing, adding that she thinks it's "gross". "There are some things only women should do, please. Boys need to be effortless and scruffy, I mean well put together but not so put together," said Priyanka.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:14 pm on 06 Oct
Arbaaz shares childhood pic with Salman, Sohail
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan has shared a childhood picture of himself with his brothers Salman Khan and Sohail Khan on Instagram. He captioned the picture, "#childhoodmemories #nostalgia". Their mother Salma can also be spotted in the picture. Salma had four children with Salim Khan, including three sons and one daughter Alvira while Salim adopted Arpita reportedly with his second wife Helen.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:01 pm on 06 Oct
Hugh Jackman's next Wolverine film titled 'Logan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actor Hugh Jackman has revealed 'Logan' as the title of his upcoming film, where he reprises the role of 'Wolverine', in the film's first poster. The film, which is the tenth installment in the 'X-Men' film series, is the sequel to the 2009 film 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' and the 2013 film 'The Wolverine'. 'Logan' will release on March 3, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:46 pm on 06 Oct
Teaser of Natalie Portman's 'Jackie' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
The teaser of the Natalie Portman starrer upcoming biographical drama film 'Jackie' has been released. The film follows Jacqueline Kennedy in the days when she was First Lady in the White House and her life following the assassination of her husband, President John F Kennedy. Directed by Pablo Larraín, the film is scheduled to release on December 2.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:40 pm on 06 Oct
Deepika first guest on Bigg Boss 10: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
According to reports, actress Deepika Padukone will be the first guest on the upcoming tenth season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss'. She will reportedly be seen promoting her debut Hollywood film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' on the show. Deepika had also appeared as a guest in the previous season of 'Bigg Boss' to promote 'Bajirao Mastani'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:55 pm on 06 Oct
Trailer of Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard's Allied out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard starrer romantic thriller 'Allied' has been released. The film is said to be based on a true story about two assassins who fall in love during a mission to kill a German official during the time of World War II. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film will release on November 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:22 pm on 06 Oct
Men have a strange obsession with balls: Twinkle
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Twinkle Khanna has written in her recent blog that men "have a strange obsession with balls". Twinkle made those comments after her husband Akshay Kumar mistakenly referred to "tentacles" as "testicles" while enquiring about their daughter Nitara's octopus costume, which Twinkle had been stitching. "Slip of the tongue... you know what I meant!" said Akshay.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:34 am on 06 Oct
Look at your own naked body not mine: Apte tells reporter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress Radhika Apte has slammed a reporter by telling him that if he wants to see a naked body, he should look at himself in the mirror rather than her clip from 'Parched'. Answering his question about the clip, she said, "Controversies are made by...people like you. You saw the clip, you shared with other people... you made the controversy."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:33 am on 06 Oct
I don't support Pak artistes working in India: Hema
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Actress-politician Hema Malini on Wednesday tweeted that she does not support Pakistani artistes working in India. "I would like to say that I am 100 per cent with our jawans who are... dying for our country and do not support Pak artistes working here," wrote Hema. She further wrote that people should not ask for proof of the surgical strike.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:33 am on 06 Oct
James Bond has 'killed' over 400 people so far
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Fictional British Secret Service agent, James Bond has killed over 400 people in 24 Bond movies, the first of which, 'Dr. No', released on October 5, 1962. Created by Ian Fleming, Bond has been portrayed on screen by 6 actors including Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Notably, Pierce Brosnan has the highest number of kills, 135 in 4 Bond movies.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 06:33 am on 06 Oct
US gets one-day only Gilmore Girls-themed cafes
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday
Over 200 cafes in the United States and Canada were transformed into Luke's Diner from American comedy series Gilmore Girls on Wednesday. Sponsored by Netflix, the cafes were open only for a day and offered fans free coffee and Gilmore Girls merchandise. Luke's Diner was frequented by Lorelai and Rory in the fictional town of Stars Hollow.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:32 am on 06 Oct
Akshay on cover of Bazaar India's 1st men's only edition
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Akshay Kumar has featured on the October cover of fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar India's first ever men's only edition. Akshay has been styled by Rahul Vijay for the shoot. He said that he felt "lucky" to have been chosen to feature in the magazine's special edition. The cover story on the actor is titled 'Why We Love Akshay Kumar'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:27 pm on 05 Oct
I'm here to sell my talent, not to make friends: Kareena
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor, while responding to a question on the films that she has rejected said that she was in the film industry to "sell her talent" and "not to make friends" or "pacify people". "I have been doing movies with certain directors repeatedly. People who know me and have confidence in me, will always work with me," added Kareena.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:27 pm on 05 Oct
Teaser of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The teaser of 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events', an upcoming television drama series by Netflix, has been released. The teaser shows actor Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket, the author on whose children's novel the series is based. Starring Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf, the eight-episode series will be released on the streaming site on January 13, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct
Tendulkar to charge no money for his biopic: Reports
short by Saloni Tandon / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is reportedly not charging any fee for his upcoming biopic 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'. The film is being produced by the cricketer's friend Ravi Bhagchandka's production house 200 Not Out, and directed by Emmy award winner James Erskine. Tendulkar will play himself in the movie, while his son Arjun will play the cricketer's younger version.
short by Saloni Tandon / 08:43 pm on 05 Oct
Irrfan Khan beats me as the coolest guy in the room: Hanks
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Tom Hanks has said that Irrfan Khan, his co-star in the upcoming film 'Inferno' beats him as the "coolest guy" in the room. "I always think I'm the coolest guy in the room, and everybody's hanging on to every word I say... And then Irrfan... walks into the room. And he's the coolest guy in the room," said Hanks.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 05 Oct
Hrithik imitates Amitabh Bachchan in Kaabil: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, actor Hrithik Roshan has mimicked Amitabh Bachchan for his upcoming film 'Kaabil'. Hrithik's impression of Bachchan's voice was reportedly so accurate that people on the sets thought it was engineered by sound designer Resul Pookutty. Hrithik will play the role of 'Rohan Bhatnagar', a blind man who tries to make a living as a mimicry artist.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct
'Golmaal 4 release postponed to avoid clash with 2.0'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, the release date of Rohit Shetty's upcoming film 'Golmaal 4', starring Ajay Devgn, has been postponed to avoid a clash with actor Rajinikanth's upcoming film '2.0'. Rajinikanth's film, which also stars Akshay Kumar, is a spiritual successor to the 2010 film 'Robot'. The two films were reportedly set to release on October 19, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct
Akhtar slams silence of Pak actors on Uri attack
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Lyricist Javed Akhtar, while slamming the silence of Pakistani actors on the Uri attack said that their silence was a "confession" that Pakistan was responsible for the attack. "I don't see any reason any Pakistani artiste should not condemn it. If they say, 'We are not responsible' then very good, come out and condemn it," added Akhtar.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:26 pm on 05 Oct
'Haven't done anything with Harry Potter earnings'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that he has hardly done anything with his earnings from the 'Harry Potter' films, estimated to be around $94 million (₹625 crore). Daniel said, "I'm very grateful for it, because having money means you don't have to worry about it, which is a very lovely freedom to have. It also gives me immense freedom, career-wise."
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:52 pm on 05 Oct
Trailer of animated film 'Ballerina' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
The English-language trailer for the French animated film 'Ballerina' has been released. The film features Elle Fanning as the voice of Félicie Milliner, an orphan girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. The film also features the voices of singer Carly Rae Jepsen, Dane DeHaan and Maddie Ziegler, known for her performances in videos for singer Sia.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:13 pm on 05 Oct
SRK gets clean chit by police in Wankhede brawl case
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been given a clean chit by the Mumbai police in connection with a brawl at the Wankhede stadium after an IPL match in 2012. The investigation showed that no 'cognisable offence' was registered against him. The complaint was filed by a local activist, who sought action against SRK for abusing security personnel of the stadium.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:12 pm on 05 Oct
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was a film on partition: Mehra
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, while commenting on 'factual inaccuracies' pointed out in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', said that it was a movie on the "hatred of partition" more than a biopic. "[The film was on the] hatred that Milkha Singh had to live with. I was trying to heal those wounds more than trying to make a biopic," added Mehra.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:06 pm on 05 Oct
Pakistan to suspend channels airing Indian content
short by Ankur Vyas / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Tuesday announced it will suspend the licences of media outlets airing Indian content without any prior notice. Earlier, Pakistani channels were allowed to air 6% Indian content during a 24-hour transmission cycle. PEMRA recommended that permission to air Indian content should be linked with Indian government's decision to air Pakistani content.
short by Ankur Vyas / 04:00 pm on 05 Oct
I deserve punishment: Puri apologises for remarks on army
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Om Puri has apologised for allegedly making 'insulting' comments about Indian soldiers, following a police case that was filed against him. "I am very embarrassed at what I said and I deserve punishment, not forgiveness," said Puri. Commenting on the martyrdom of a BSF jawan, he had earlier said that nobody had "forced" soldiers to join the army.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:22 pm on 05 Oct
Emraan Hashmi poses as 'Joker' on FHM cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Emraan Hashmi has featured as the 'Joker', a villain in the Batman film and comic series, on the cover of FHM magazine for its October issue, which pays tribute to "iconic Super Villains". Emraan has imitated the character based on Heath Ledger's portrayal in 'The Dark Knight'. He has also featured as 'Hannibal Lecter' and Breaking Bad's 'Walter White'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:47 pm on 05 Oct
Fawad Khan's wife Sadaf gives birth to baby girl
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Fawad Khan's wife Sadaf Khan gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday evening. The news was confirmed by Fawad's manager Hassan Khalid. Fawad and Sadaf tied the knot in November 2005 after dating for almost 8 years. This is the couple's second child together after their son Ayaan was born in 2010.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:19 pm on 05 Oct
Ben Stiller reveals he had prostate cancer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ben Stiller has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago and underwent surgery to treat it. Stiller said that the prostate cancer test saved his life while adding, "I am... cancer free and extremely grateful." However, the actor added that he still gets tested regularly and encouraged men to get tested as well.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:59 pm on 05 Oct
Jackman gives parting gift to X-men director Bryan Singer
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Hugh Jackman gave commissioned prints from 'X-Men' comic book artist Joe Quesada to director Bryan Singer as a parting gift. The commissioned print features Jackman as 'Wolverine' standing behind Singer as 'Professor Xavier'. Jackman had earlier announced that his final appearance as Wolverine will be in James Mangold's sequel to 'The Wolverine', scheduled for release on March 3, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 11:00 pm on 04 Oct
Dhoni's friend who taught him helicopter shot died at 32
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Cricketer MS Dhoni's friend Santosh Lal, who is said to have taught the cricketer the helicopter shot, died at the age of 32 in 2013. In the recently released biopic, 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', Sushant Singh Rajput while portraying 'Dhoni' is shown learning this shot as a youngster. Santosh is said to have called the shot the 'Thappad Shot'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:47 pm on 04 Oct
Alok Nath's son booked for drunk driving in Mumbai
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Alok Nath's son, Shivang Nath was booked for drunk driving on Monday midnight in Mumbai. Shivang was reportedly driving home from a party when the police signalled him to stop. However, he sped away instead of stopping. He was later arrested and taken to the Santa Cruz police station, where he was fined ₹2,600.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 04 Oct
Mahesh Bhatt gets slammed for #ProfileForPeace photo
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to Mahesh Bhatt opposing the ban on Pakistani artists in India, a Twitter user wrote, "We...refuse to talk 'peace' with a country that breeds terrorism". "With all due respect, sir coz of those few violent men on border, you R alive to write this... from an AC room," wrote another user. "Conversation is a two-way street," read another tweet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:16 pm on 04 Oct
'Saif likes Indian, Kamasutra-ish kind of women'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has revealed that her husband Saif Ali Khan likes the "typical Indian, Kamasutra-ish kind of woman". "My husband always tells me, 'I don't like size zero', he likes the more curvy, rounded kind of women," said Kareena. The actress added that she feels "awful" about 'Saifeena' being a 'brand name'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:42 pm on 04 Oct
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' behind-the-scenes video released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
A behind-the-scenes video of the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) shows the cast and crew of the film talking about their experience of working with Karan Johar, the director of the film. While Ranbir says that it "feels surreal" to be a leading man in a Karan Johar film, Anushka says it was "perfect" working with Johar.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:19 pm on 04 Oct
FIR against Om Puri for 'insulting' martyrs
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
An FIR has been filed against actor Om Puri at the Andheri police station in Mumbai for allegedly insulting martyred Indian jawans in his remark during a TV news channel debate. Notably, in the debate, Om Puri had said, "We haven't forced them to join the Army. Prepare 15-20 people as suicide bombers and send them to Pakistan."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 06:50 pm on 04 Oct
'Sara won’t listen if I tell her how to lead her life'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Amrita Singh has said that her daughter Sara Ali Khan would not listen to her even if she tried to tell her how to lead her life. "Sara chose to complete her studies before pursuing acting," said Amrita. She added that her name was unnecessarily being used in reports claiming that she is unhappy with Kareena Kapoor's influence over Sara.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 04 Oct
'Kareena and I didn't get paid as much as male actors'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has revealed that she and Kareena Kapoor did not get the kind of money for their upcoming film 'Veere Di Wedding' that actors John Abraham and Varun Dhawan got for 'Dishoom'. "[A]s a woman in the industry, I don't get my price... There is a lot of sexism in the society which is disgusting," added Sonam.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:30 pm on 04 Oct
'Mean Girls' film to be adapted into a musical
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The stage adaptation of the 2004 teen comedy film 'Mean Girls' is set to premiere in Washington DC in 2017. The play will be a collaboration between Tina Fey, who wrote 'Mean Girls', her composer husband Jeffrey Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin. More information is expected to be announced at a later date.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:33 pm on 04 Oct
Alec Baldwin impersonates Trump in SNL parody
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Alec Baldwin impersonated US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, while comedian and actress Kate McKinnon played the role of Trump's rival Hillary Clinton for a parody debate on the television show Saturday Night Live (SNL). The parody, which featured in SNL's 42nd season premiere, got its biggest premiere ratings in eight years, according to ratings agency Nielsen.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:30 pm on 04 Oct
'We don’t have time to talk as we're busy on our phones'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said that people do not have time to talk to each other because they are busy "using phones". She questioned as to how many people would leave their phones to pick a tissue lying on the floor and put it in the bin. Aishwarya was speaking at the second edition of the 'Safaigiri Awards'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:58 pm on 04 Oct
Pakistani actors shouldn’t be banned: Radhika Apte
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actress Radhika Apte has said that Pakistani actors should not be banned from India. "If Swatch watches can come to India, Pakistani actors should also be allowed to come here and do films in India," said Radhika. Meanwhile, she expressed her solidarity with the soldiers following the Uri and Baramulla attack and said, "[W]hatever is happening is disastrous and sad."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:58 pm on 04 Oct
India's Lipstick Waale Sapne to premiere at Tokyo Film Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The Indian film 'Lipstick Waale Sapne', directed by Alankrita Shrivastava will premiere at the upcoming Tokyo International Film Festival, which will be held from October 25 to November 3. The film stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Ratna Pathak Shah and Sushant Singh. Six other films from different parts of the world will also have their world premiere at the festival.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:38 pm on 04 Oct
'Teri Fariyad' song from 'Tum Bin 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
'Teri Fariyad', the first video song from the Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati starrer film 'Tum Bin 2' has been released. The track is based on the original song 'Koi Fariyad' from 'Tum Bin', which was sung by late Gazal maestro Jagjit Singh. The recreated version was composed by Ankit Tiwari and also features vocals by Rekha Bhardwaj.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:08 pm on 04 Oct
My look in Baahubali 2 is bigger, meaner: Rana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Actor Rana Daggubati has shared a picture of himself with his fitness trainer Kunal Gir for the upcoming film 'Baahubali 2' while adding that his look in the film will be "bigger, meaner and stronger". Rana tweeted, "Here goes the new and improved me!!" He played the role of 'Bhallaladeva' in the first film, 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:36 pm on 04 Oct
Pakistan to air Indian TV content based on reciprocity
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Monday announced that it will allow the airing of Indian content in Pakistan on the condition of reciprocity, that is if India allows airtime for Pakistani content. The body has also announced that starting October 15, action will be taken against the airing of "all unauthorised content and TV channels" in Pakistan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:24 pm on 04 Oct
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has a silly theme: Karan Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that his 1998 film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has a "very unusually silly theme" while revealing that he was 24 when he wrote the film. "When I see Kuch Kuch Hota Hai today... I myself wonder, 'Why did I write this'," said Johar. However, he added that the film did have "an organic innocence".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:01 pm on 04 Oct
'Salman to launch private single screen theatre chain'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, actor Salman Khan is set to launch his private single screen theatre chain called 'Salman Talkies'. Tickets for films at 'Salman Talkies' will reportedly be available at subsidised rates and will be free for children to promote tax-free viewing of films. The theatre chain is expected to be launched in Maharashtra during Diwali, added the reports.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:41 pm on 04 Oct
Actor Om Puri insults the martyrdom of soldiers
short by Ankur Vyas / on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday
Commenting on the martyrdom of the BSF jawan who was gunned down in the terror attack in Baramulla, Bollywood actor Om Puri said, "We haven't forced them to join the Army. Prepare 15-20 people as suicide bombers and send them to Pakistan." He said this during a televised live debate, opposing the ban on Pakistani artistes from working in India.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:07 am on 04 Oct
'Jim Carrey didn't infect ex-girlfriend with 3 STDs'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Jim Carrey's lawyer Marty Singer has claimed that the charge against the actor of infecting his ex-girlfriend Cathriona White with three sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is "bogus". The allegations were made by White's estranged husband Mark Burton, who added that the incident triggered White's suicide as the actor dumped her after that. Carrey's lawyer termed the claims as 'defamatory'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:09 pm on 03 Oct
B'wood posters on Swachh Bharat seen at Howrah station
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Indian Railways has used Bollywood dialogues to promote the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at the Howrah railway station in Kolkata. Dialogues from films including 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ), 'Sholay', 'Anand' and 'Deewar' have been used for the initiative. "Ja Simran Ja, Platform bhi saaf rakhte hue ja," reads one of the posters, a take on the iconic dialogue from DDLJ.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:28 pm on 03 Oct
Pak actress Mawra loses out on Bollywood film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane has lost out on an upcoming Bollywood film as director Abhishek Jawkar said that he decided not to cast her as the lead. "I will not work with any Pakistani actors in my upcoming film Not a Prostitute or in my future projects also," said Jawkar. He said his decision was based on the Uri attack.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:27 pm on 03 Oct
Currently sexting a lot of people: Karan Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
In an interview with Neha Dhupia for her audio chat show, filmmaker Karan Johar revealed that he is currently sexting and flirting with a lot of people. "I am so much better with words than I am with actions. The kind of words... the kind of things I can say on text... I love flirting on text," added Johar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:35 pm on 03 Oct
Deepika becomes Asia's most followed woman on Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Actress Deepika Padukone has become the most followed woman on Twitter in Asia with 16.1 million followers on the social media platform. She reached this milestone by surpassing Indonesian singer and actress Agnez Mo, who currently has 15.8 million Twitter followers. Moreover, Deepika has 11.9 million followers on Instagram and 32.4 million Facebook likes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:03 pm on 03 Oct
'Jawans are our real heroes, actors are insignificant'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Nana Patekar has said that the Indian "jawans are our real heroes" while adding that compared to one's country, actors are trivial and insignificant. "Please don't pay attention to what we say," said Patekar. Responding to queries on the ban on Pakistani artists, he added, "I don't know anything else other than my country."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:32 pm on 03 Oct
Teaser of fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
The teaser of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales', the fifth instalment in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film franchise, has been released. Actor Johnny Depp will reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow while Orlando Bloom returns as the character Will Turner. The film is scheduled to release on May 26, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:04 pm on 03 Oct
Fawad ditched Mrs. Karan Johar Khan: Abhijeet
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has said that Pakistani actor Fawad Khan ditched 'Mrs. Karan Johar Khan', while referring to the filmmaker as Fawad's wife. Abhijeet tweeted, "Another #lovejihad .. Mehbooba #KaranJohar is in depression." Abhijeet's tweet was in response to Johar confirming that Fawad would not be the first guest on his talk show 'Koffee With Karan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 03 Oct
Review: Quantico Season 2 Episode 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
The second episode of the second season of the American series 'Quantico' titled 'Lipstick', which aired on Monday, "only leaves us with more questions than answers," wrote Times of India. The Indian Express wrote, "The time jumps in the second episode has been comparatively less confusing." Meanwhile, TV Fanatic called it "a much better episode" than the season premiere.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:40 pm on 03 Oct
'Jhanvi Kapoor to debut opposite Varun Dhawan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
As per reports, Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's elder daughter Jhanvi Kapoor will make her Bollywood debut opposite Varun Dhawan in the upcoming film 'Shiddat'. The film is reportedly being directed by '2 States' director Abhishek Varma and co-produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala. The film is said to begin its production by mid-2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:37 pm on 03 Oct
Trailer of 'Befikre' to be launched at Eiffel Tower
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
The trailer of the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' will be launched at an event at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on October 10. "For the first time, a film event will be held there," tweeted Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Yash Raj Films stated that this first of its kind evening, salutes "a fresh... youthful love story".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:54 pm on 03 Oct
Farhan pens open letter to his daughter about rape
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Actor Farhan Akhtar has penned an open letter to his 16-year-old daughter Shakya about rape as part of Hindustan Times's initiative called 'Let's talk about rape'. "We live in an unsafe, largely unequal world... I know your young mind grapples with how we treat our women," wrote Farhan. He added, "The right to your body is yours and yours alone."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:33 pm on 03 Oct
Tiger Shroff's first look from Munna Michael out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
The first look of actor Tiger Shroff from his upcoming film 'Munna Michael' has been revealed. The 26-year-old actor tweeted, "Enjoying every "step" of this journey no matter how difficult or complexed. Here's our tribute to the king!" The romantic-action film will be Tiger's third film with director Sabbir Khan, after his debut film 'Heropanti' and this year's release 'Baaghi'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:54 pm on 03 Oct
Kim robbed at gunpoint by fake police in Paris
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
Reality television star Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint inside a discreet luxury residence in Paris by at least two men dressed as police officers and jewellery worth millions of dollars was stolen. A spokesperson for Kim confirmed that she was "badly shaken but physically unharmed". Kim had been in the city to attend the ongoing Paris Fashion Week.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:52 pm on 03 Oct
Dhoni biopic 2nd highest opening weekend grosser of 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', by earning ₹66 crore, has become the second highest opening weekend grosser of 2016 after Salman Khan's 'Sultan', as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film, also the biggest opener in the biopic genre, collected ₹21.30 crore on Friday, ₹20.60 crore on Saturday and ₹24.10 crore on Sunday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:50 pm on 03 Oct
Adityanath backs Salman over remark on Pak artistes
short by Tarun Khanna / on 03 Oct 2016,Monday
BJP MP Yogi Adityanath has backed Bollywood actor Salman Khan over the latter’s support to Pakistani artistes, stating that our fight is against terrorism, not against art. Reacting to the ban on Pakistani artistes, Khan had said, “They are artistes, not terrorists. It’s the government who gives them work permits and visas. Art and terrorism should not be mixed.”
short by Tarun Khanna / 10:43 am on 03 Oct
Deleted abusive 'kutte' followers on Twitter: Asha Bhosle
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Veteran singer Asha Bhosle has tweeted that she deleted "abusive" followers from her Twitter handle. "Didn't know so many abusive kutte were following me," she tweeted. Earlier, Bhosle faced abuse for tweeting 'Jai Hind' and her fans assumed Pakistani users were abusing her. She clarified that she did not mean to imply Pakistanis when she used the term "abusive kutte".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:18 pm on 02 Oct
Arpita shares pic of Salman with her son Ahil
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Arpita Khan Sharma has shared a picture of her brother Salman Khan and her son Ahil. The 50-year-old actor can be seen kissing his nephew, who is being held by Arpita in the picture. "Bonds for life! Family First," Arpita captioned the picture. Ahil is Arpita's first child with her husband Aayush Sharma, whom she married on November 18, 2014.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:42 pm on 02 Oct
'Raatein' song from Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
'Raatein', a new song from Ajay Devgn's upcoming action thriller film 'Shivaay' has been released. The song has been composed and sung by Jasleen Royal with lyrics by Aditya Sharma. Directed by Devgn and also starring Sayyeshaa Saigal and Erika Kaar in lead roles, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:40 pm on 02 Oct
Gopichand biopic to be made in 3 languages: Reports
short by Saloni Tandon / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
According to reports, former badminton champion Pullela Gopichand's biopic will be made in three languages, namely Telugu, Hindi and English. The movie, to be directed by Telugu filmmaker Praveen Sattaru, will see Sudheer Babu, who had trained under Gopichand, playing the role of his teacher. Gopichand has coached Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, India's only two Olympic medalists in badminton.
short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 02 Oct
Deepika features in 1st TV ad for her fashion label
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Deepika Padukone has featured in the first television commercial for her fashion label 'All About You'. The advertisement celebrates a 'woman's personal strength as she takes up the many challenges in life'. The designer label showcases collections created in collaboration with French design agency Carlin and online fashion portal Myntra.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:35 pm on 02 Oct
Trailer of animated series on 'Baahubali' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
The trailer of 'Baahubali: The Lost Legends', the animated series on filmmaker SS Rajamouli's epic fantasy film 'Baahubali', was released on Friday. The series will feature characters from the film including 'Prince Baahubali', 'Bhallaladeva', 'Kattappa' and 'Sivagami'. The animated series, which will be released by Amazon Prime Video, will premiere in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:23 pm on 02 Oct
Won't allow release of ADHM, Raees in India: Raj
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has said that he will not allow the release of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and 'Raees', which stars Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan respectively, in India. He added that theatres have been asked not to release the films. "[T]he producers are more at fault than those artists," said Thackeray.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:06 pm on 02 Oct
Robin Williams' wife writes essay on his final months
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Susan Schneider, the wife of late actor Robin Williams has written an essay titled 'The Terrorist Inside My Husband's Brain', sharing what the actor went through in his final months before committing suicide in 2014. "Robin was losing his mind and he was aware of it. Can you imagine the pain he felt as he experienced himself disintegrating?" wrote Susan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:48 pm on 02 Oct
Video shows Deepika Padukone working out at gym
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
A video of actress Deepika Padukone working out has been shared by celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala. "Here's @deepikapadukone giving you #motivation on a #friday on #Pilates #Reformer with #a combination of #Lunge and Single Leg Elephant," tweeted Yasmin while explaining Deepika's moves. She also trained Deepika ahead of the 'XXX: Return of Xander Cage' shoot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:32 pm on 02 Oct
'Bond with Salman sustained due to non-interference'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Ajay Devgn has said that his friendship with actor Salman Khan has sustained due to non-interference. "[A]ctors from my generation know that we don't need to mingle in society or party together (to stay friends). I stand by my friends, and they do the same for me," said Devgn. Both actors entered the film industry over 25 years ago.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:02 pm on 02 Oct
Old couple from TN claims actor Dhanush is their son
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
An old couple from Tamil Nadu has claimed that they are the real parents of actor Dhanush, the son-in-law of actor Rajinikanth. They have alleged that Dhanush's real name is Kalaiyarasan and he left the house in 2002 after performing poorly in his studies. They further said that Dhanush has not visited them since he became an actor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:46 pm on 02 Oct
Sidharth features on October cover of Maxim India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has featured on the cover of the men's magazine 'Maxim India' for its October issue along with models Carla Dennis and Ninja Singh. The 31-year-old actor is seen wearing a blue suit paired with a shirt and black shoes. The 'Special Style Issue' features Sidharth's interview in the article, 'Sidharth Malhotra Shows Us He's Got Game'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:32 pm on 02 Oct
Pak artists should not be asked to leave India: Nihalani
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Censor Board Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani has said that Pakistani artists including Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, who have worked in upcoming Bollywood films, "should not be asked to leave India". "They have every right to work here", added Nihalani. He further said that such a ban would affect filmmakers like Karan Johar, whose upcoming film stars Fawad Khan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:38 pm on 02 Oct
Aishwarya features on 'Outlook Business' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has featured on the cover of the October issue of the fortnightly magazine 'Outlook Business'. The 42-year-old actress has featured in the list of 'Outstanding Women' in the 'special edition' of the business magazine. The list features 19 women achievers who 'share their successful entrepreneurial journey'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:13 pm on 02 Oct
'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' declared tax-free in UP
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been declared tax-free in Uttar Pradesh. "We are extremely thrilled and thankful to the government of Uttar Pradesh and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for giving the film tax-free status," said Arun Pandey, the film's producer. Earlier, the biopic was declared tax-free in cricketer MS Dhoni's home state Jharkhand.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:08 pm on 02 Oct
'Original climax of Rang De Basanti was changed'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has revealed that he changed the climax of the 2006 Aamir Khan starrer 'Rang De Basanti', a week ahead of its release. The original climax was supposed to show thousands of students on the streets for the funeral procession of the dead students. Mehra changed it as the audience seemed unhappy during the initial test screenings.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:13 pm on 02 Oct
Official logo of 'Baahubali 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
The official logo of the upcoming film 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' has been released by the film's director SS Rajamouli. The film is a sequel to the 2015 epic historical fiction film 'Baahubali: The Beginning'. It is being filmed in both Tamil and Telugu languages simultaneously. The second part of the franchise is scheduled to release on April 28, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:34 pm on 02 Oct
Girl writes letter to Pink's Taapsee Pannu
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Shristhi Mitra, a girl from Shimla, has shared her handwritten letter to actress Taapsee Pannu thanking her for her role in 'Pink' which "transformed many lives... mindsets". "Now this has got my eyes moist. Deeply moved! Now that is why we say #pink is a movement now! Let's all be a part of this CHANGE," tweeted Pannu about the letter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:30 pm on 02 Oct
Salman Khan is supporting terrorism: Abhijeet
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, while criticising actor Salman Khan for questioning the ban on Pakistani artistes in India, has accused him of "supporting terrorism". "Fawad Khan shows true patriotism towards his country Pakistan, whilst... Salman Khan is ashamed to show loyalty to India," wrote Abhijeet in a tweet. Earlier, Salman had said in a statement that Pakistani actors are "not terrorists".
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:21 pm on 02 Oct
Why has Hrithik's father come to rescue him: Kangana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has said that she cannot understand why actor Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh Roshan is coming to his rescue in the controversy, which surrounds him and the actress. "Why can't men stand up for themselves. He (Hrithik) is a 43-year-old man," added Kangana. Earlier, Rakesh had commented that Hrithik's "truth" on the issue would "shock" everyone.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:18 am on 02 Oct
Anushka dances to live music on Lisbon streets
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Anushka Sharma has shared a video of her dancing to live music on the streets of Lisbon, Portugal. The actress wrote alongside the image, "[M]aking most of it #Lisbon #OffDay #DontMissTheOpportunityTobeFree." She is currently in the city along with Shah Rukh Khan to shoot for their upcoming film ''The Ring', which is being directed by Imtiaz Ali.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:19 pm on 01 Oct
Teaser of Kristen Stewart's Personal Shopper out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
The teaser of the Kristen Stewart starrer French psychological thriller 'Personal Shopper' has been released. The film stars Kristen as 'Maureen', a personal shopper for celebrities, who lives in a large, empty house in which her twin brother died. Written and directed by Olivier Assayas, the film is scheduled to release on December 14 in France.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:07 pm on 01 Oct
Prabhas 1st South Indian actor to feature at Madame Tussauds
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Prabhas, known for his role in 'Baahubali: The Beginning', is set to get a wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum, Bangkok, becoming the first South Indian actor to achieve the feat. The statue will be unveiled in March 2017. Prabhas, 36, who made his debut with the 2002 film 'Eshwar', is known for his work mainly in Telugu cinema.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:15 pm on 01 Oct
'I don't think I need a vagina to look feminine'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Gaurav Arora, a former contestant on the reality television show 'Splitsvilla', who now identifies as 'Gauri', has said that he does not feel the need for a vagina to look feminine. "Right now I am on medications. When my doctors will feel that I am physically ready to undergo the (sex change) surgery, we will decide then," said Gauri.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 pm on 01 Oct
We are living in hard times: Ranbir on Pak artistes ban
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, while reacting to the ban on Pakistani artistes working in India, said, "[W]e are living in some "hard times right now". "I hope that you guys don’t get swept away with the bitterness and negativity, the violence that’s happening around the world and around us," added Kapoor. However, he added that he doesn't want to sound "preachy".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:30 pm on 01 Oct
Anushka features on October cover of Elle India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Anushka Sharma has featured on the October cover of Elle India. She has been styled by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for the cover story 'How to succeed on your own terms'. She has worn a black velvet coat by Sabyasachi paired with faux fur by Dhruv Kapoor, 'Temperley London' high waist suede pants, a 'Stella McCartney' top and 'Gucci' loafers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:54 pm on 01 Oct
Craig still 1st choice for James Bond, say makers
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
The producers of the 'James Bond' film franchise have said that actor Daniel Craig is still the first choice for the role. "I know they're hoping for him to come back," said executive producer Callum McDougall. He has worked with Craig on all his films as James Bond, which include 'Casino Royale', 'Quantum of Solace', 'Skyfall' and 'Spectre'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 01 Oct
Trailer of DiCaprio's documentary Before the Flood out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
The trailer for actor Leonardo DiCaprio's documentary 'Before the Flood' has been released. It shows the actor speaking in front of the UN about environmental issues and meeting with influential people like Pope Francis, President Barack Obama and Elon Musk as he travels across the world. The documentary is set to air on National Geographic Channel on October 31.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:08 pm on 01 Oct
Nawazuddin's sister-in-law alleges torture for dowry
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
The wife of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's younger brother has filed a police complaint against Siddiqui and his parents in Muzaffarnagar alleging torture for dowry. She has also alleged that Siddiqui kicked her in the stomach when she was three months pregnant. She reportedly met the superintendent of police after the Kotwali police station refused to entertain her complaint.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:44 pm on 01 Oct
Beyoncé invests $150k in tech startup Sidestep
short by Pragya Swastik / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Singer Beyoncé and the management company she started called Parkwood Entertainment, have invested $150,000 in the seed funding round of Sidestep, an app that lets users buy concert merchandise. The startup originally started selling t-shirts and posters for Beyoncé. Prior to Sidestep, Beyoncé had invested in WTRMLN WTR, a watermelon beverage company.
short by Pragya Swastik / 06:44 pm on 01 Oct
Wonder Woman writer confirms superhero is homosexual
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
DC Comic writer Greg Rucka has said Wonder Woman "must be queer" and has "obviously" been in love and had relationships with women. Wonder Woman is known as the warrior princess Diana in her homeland of Themyscira, an island populated only by Amazonian women. She leaves the island for New York, where she falls for a man called Steve Trevor.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:40 pm on 01 Oct
Kareena, Karisma feature on 'Hello' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Kareena Kapoor and her sister Karisma Kapoor have featured on the cover of the October issue of entertainment magazine 'Hello!'. They can be seen in ensembles by fashion designer Manish Malhotra for the 'festive edition' of the magazine. The cover story on Karisma and Kareena is titled 'Soulmates, Besties or Rivals?: The 'K' Sisters'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:39 pm on 01 Oct
Ranveer Singh features in new ad for Royal Stag
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranveer Singh has featured in a new television commercial for the 'Royal Stag' brand. The advertisement traces Ranveer's journey to 'make it large' in the film industry and aims to inspire people to 'make each moment count'. "Very personal. A glimpse of my wonder years," wrote Ranveer while sharing the advertisement on his official Twitter handle.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:06 pm on 01 Oct
Alia Bhatt features on Verve's October cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actress Alia Bhatt has featured on the October cover of 'Verve' magazine. The cover story is titled 'Alia Bhatt: Urban Sophisticate' and is a part of Verve's special issue on 'The Best Dressed Hall of Fame 2016'. Alia is seen in a dress by Delhi-based fashion designer Dolly J with jewellery by 'Misho' and 'Prerto' and a handbag from 'Dior'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:52 pm on 01 Oct
Amitabh Bachchan tweets about his Samsung Note 7
short by Pragya Swastik / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Friday took to Twitter to complain about his Samsung Note 7's battery charge being restricted to only 60%. Addressing to Bachchan's complaint, Samsung tweeted, "Dear Mr Bachchan, the new Galaxy Note7 will be with you shortly." Samsung had restricted the charging of Note 7 smartphones to 60% after reports of explosions due to battery overheating.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:45 pm on 01 Oct
MS Dhoni biopic 2nd highest opening grosser of 2016
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has recorded the second highest opening of 2016 after Salman Khan's 'Sultan', as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. It earned ₹21.3 crore on its first day. The film also surpassed the opening day earnings of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan' (₹19.20 crore) and Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 3' (₹15.21 crore).
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:24 pm on 01 Oct
Rihanna debuts at Paris Fashion Week with Fenty, Puma line
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Singer Rihanna has made her Paris Fashion Week debut as a designer by showcasing the second collection of 'Fenty', her fashion line with Puma. Models were seen wearing a mix of sweatshirts, lingerie and jackets with corset and lace detailing, in mostly pink and green. The singer chose the two-hundred-year-old Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild as the show's venue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:08 pm on 01 Oct
Twitter reacts to MS Dhoni's biopic
short by Dishant Sharma / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Reacting to 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story', director Shirish Kunder tweeted, "An actor playing a sportsman never looks convincing. That's why I loved watching @msdhoni play himself. @itsSSR, which role did you play?". "@itsSSR are you for real..had me fooled for a minute. Kudos on an amazing performance. Loved the movie. #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory", read former cricketer Hemang Badani's tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 03:36 pm on 01 Oct
Shiv Sena suggests Salman should migrate to Pakistan
short by Tarun Khanna / on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday
Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande on Saturday said that if Bollywood actor Salman Khan has so much love for Pakistani artists then he should migrate to Pakistan. Her remark came after Khan said that the art and terrorism shouldn’t be mixed and Pakistani artists aren’t terrorists. Salman needs to be taught a lesson", she added.
short by Tarun Khanna / 12:25 pm on 01 Oct
Superwoman's new video features Michelle Obama
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama appeared with YouTuber Lilly Singh (Superwoman) on an episode of #GirlLove, a campaign through which donations will be made to the Malala Fund to help educate girls. Lilly and Michelle played a game of 'Heads Up Charades'. Michelle complimented various female personalities to support the campaign, which also advocates ending girl-on-girl hate.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:00 pm on 30 Sep
'With loss of soldiers, it's hard to be objective'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Reacting to the ban on Pakistani actors, actress Kangana Ranaut said, "[W]e are very overwhelmed with the loss of our soldiers... It's very hard to be objective right now." John Abraham, who is promoting 'Force 2' said, "[I]t's important (to) express our solidarity with our country and soldiers." Meanwhile, Sonakshi Sinha said, "We can only... stand by our own people."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 pm on 30 Sep
Kanika Kapoor cancels five shows in Pakistan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Singer Kanika Kapoor has cancelled five shows in Pakistan amid the rising tension between India and its neighbour. The 38-year-old singer, who performed in Islamabad a few months ago, said, "People there (Pakistan) were so lovely. I feel sad the world has come to this stage because of some people." She called the surgical strikes by India a 'political thing'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:03 pm on 30 Sep
Cumberbatch, David Gilmour sing Comfortably Numb
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch joined former Pink Floyd singer-guitarist David Gilmour to sing the band's iconic song 'Comfortably Numb'. Gilmour was performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of a series of shows for his 2015 album 'Rattle The Lock'. Meanwhile, Cumberbatch recorded the song 'Can't Keep It Inside' with Bon Iver and Kings of Leon in 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:47 pm on 30 Sep
Video: Audience reacts to 'MS Dhoni: An Untold Story'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
The Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'M.S. Dhoni: An Untold Story', which released on Friday, was appreciated by theatre goers as seen in a video, taken after they finished watching the film. While one audience member called it a "game changer", another one called it "quite melodramatic but nice". Meanwhile, another person said, "This is the best film in Sushant's career."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:21 pm on 30 Sep
Nargis features on October cover of Grazia India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Nargis Fakhri has featured on the cover of Grazia India for its October issue. The 36-year-old actress is seen wearing a Tommy Hilfiger dress and coat paired with a ring and earrings from jewellery brand Nirav Modi for the cover picture, which was shot in New York. The cover story is titled 'Nargis Fakhri's Empire State Of Mind'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:17 pm on 30 Sep
SRK posts videos with Anushka from 'The Ring' sets
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan posted two videos alongside actress Anushka Sharma from the set of their upcoming film 'The Ring'. In the first video Khan appears to be saying, "She is always posing and getting into my pictures. But I always keep her in the background." The actor captioned the video as 'Beauty and beast take your pick'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:13 pm on 30 Sep
Pakistani actors are not terrorists: Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Salman Khan has said that Pakistani actors are "artists" and "not terrorists". Salman added, "It's the Government who gives them permits and visas." Meanwhile, the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association stated that no new Indian films will be made with "any artistes, singers and technicians from Pakistan until the situation of hostilities between Pakistan and India subsides".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 30 Sep
Rejected Saif's proposal twice in Paris: Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has revealed that her husband Saif Ali Khan had proposed twice to her in Paris but she turned him down. "I was into my career and I was like 'let me think about it' and obviously two days later I was like 'Yeah'," said Kareena. The couple got married on October 16, 2012.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:39 pm on 30 Sep
'Hota Hai' song from 'Mirzya' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
The music video for 'Hota Hai', the new song from the Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya', was released on Friday. The song has been composed by the music director trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy while it has been sung by Nooran Sisters, Sain Zahoor, Akhtar Chinnal and Daler Mehndi. Further, Gulzar has penned the lyrics for the song.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:37 pm on 30 Sep
Adnan Sami congratulates Modi for surgical strike
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Singer Adnan Sami on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the surgical strike by the Indian armed forces. "Big Congratulations to @PMOIndia & our brave Armed forces for a brilliant, successful & mature strategic strike against #terrorism!", tweeted Adnan. Notably, the singer, who was earlier a Pakistani citizen got Indian citizenship this year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:00 pm on 30 Sep
Pakistani cinemas halt screening of Indian films
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Pakistan's theatre owners have decided to ban the screening of Indian films until bilateral tensions between the nations subside. The decision follows the ban on all Pakistani artistes working in India by the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association. However, no official directive has yet been issued by the Pakistani government in this regard.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:40 pm on 30 Sep
SRK, Amitabh praise surgical strikes by Indian army
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Several Bollywood actors took to Twitter to praise the Indian Army and the government for its action against terrorists across the Line of Control. Shah Rukh Khan wrote, "Thnx Indian army for the action against terrorism" while Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "Don't mess with the Indian Army!!". "Bravo PM @narendramodi. Congratulations on your firm action," wrote Shatrughan Sinha.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:21 pm on 30 Sep
'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' hits the theatres
short by Shipra Sharma / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
The Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' "stays true to every bit of highs in Dhoni's life", wrote India Today. "The film... is not Dhoni's biography, it is his hagiography", Indian Express wrote. Sushant "is every ounce Dhoni in this 'box-office oriented' biopic", said Hindustan Times. It has been rated 3/5 (HT, India Today) and 2/5 (Indian Express).
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:05 pm on 30 Sep
Rakhi Sawant to turn director for music video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress and item girl Rakhi Sawant is set to debut as a director with a music video. The video will also feature Rakhi along with 30 other dancers. The shooting for the video will start next month in Goa. "I have always wanted to direct something close to me and music videos are my life and soul," said Rakhi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:50 pm on 30 Sep
Johnny Depp to star in 'Murder on the Orient Express'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
Johnny Depp has joined the cast of the upcoming film 'Murder on the Orient Express', an adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel by the same name. Kenneth Branagh will direct the film and also don the role of detective 'Hercule Poirot'. Scheduled to release on November 22, 2017, the film will also feature Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Pena and Judi Dench.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:55 pm on 30 Sep
FTII proposes 600% hike in fees, age limit to be fixed at 25
short by Tarun Khanna / on 30 Sep 2016,Friday
The Film and Television Institute of India has proposed a 600% hike in its fees and fixing 25 years as the maximum admission age (30 for SC/ST and 28 for OBC). If the proposal becomes effective, the students will have to shell out ₹6.82 lakh for the two-year Diploma in Acting, besides the accommodation and other fees.
short by Tarun Khanna / 10:03 am on 30 Sep
Amul releases poster on MNS threat to Pak artists
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Dairy cooperative Amul has released a new poster on the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's demand to boycott Pakistani artistes following the terrorist attacks in North Kashmir's Uri. The poster has been captioned, 'Going Fawad or thinking backward?', referring to Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. The poster further says, 'Amul: Soft target for bread!'
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:28 pm on 29 Sep
Motion poster of Dhanush's 'Kodi' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
The motion poster of Dhanush's upcoming Tamil political thriller film 'Kodi' has been released. The film features Dhanush in a dual role alongside Trisha and Anupama Parameswaran. The story of the film reportedly revolves around the confrontation between twin brothers. Directed by RS Durai Senthilkumar, the film is scheduled to release on October 27.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 29 Sep
New promo video for 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
A new promotional video for the much awaited film 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been released. Titled 'Sushant Follows Mahi', the video features the film's actor Sushant Singh Rajput following cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni everywhere and imitating his actions. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story' will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:04 pm on 29 Sep
Possibility of more 'Twilight' films: Producers
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Patrick Wachsberger, co-chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group which produced the 'Twilight' film series starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart said that there was a "possibility" of more films in the franchise. "Not a certainty, but it's a possibility. It's about Stephenie (Twilight saga book author). If she wants to tell a story... we're here for her," he added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:01 pm on 29 Sep
Indian film producers association bans Pakistani artistes
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association has passed a resolution to ban Pakistani artistes and technicians from working in Indian films till normalcy returns. This comes amid heightened tensions between the nations following the Uri attack and India's military response. Earlier, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had given a 48-hour deadline to Pakistani artistes to leave India.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 08:49 pm on 29 Sep
Sonam writes essay slamming body-shamers
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has written an essay titled 'I Didn't Wake Up Like This' slamming body-shamers, where she has shared how she grew up with 'flaws' and revealed personal struggles with negative body image issues. The essay further busts the myth of 'celebrity flawlessness' and advises young girls to accept themselves the way they are.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:09 pm on 29 Sep
MS Dhoni biopic not banned in Pak: Pak CBFC chief
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Pakistan's Central Board of Film Censors' Chairperson Mobashir Hasan said that the upcoming Bollywood film 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story' has not been banned in Pakistan and claimed that it was never submitted for certification. "The Indian media is portraying it wrongly... We haven't been instructed to ban or censor films in the context of the hostile situation," said another spokesperson.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:01 pm on 29 Sep
My hotness is underrated: Kangana Ranaut
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Kangana Ranaut, while giving an acceptance speech at the GQ Men of The Year Awards 2016, said that her hotness was "underrated". "I go to the gym! Nobody talks about my abs. Not that I have any, but I have a fairly flat stomach...," joked Kangana. The actress was named 'Woman of the Year' at the awards ceremony.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:35 pm on 29 Sep
'Tere Mere Dil' song from 'Rock On 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
A new song titled 'Tere Mere Dil' from the Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal-starrer musical drama film 'Rock On 2' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with vocals by Shraddha Kapoor and lyrics by the legendary Javed Akhtar. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, 'Rock On 2' will release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:33 pm on 29 Sep
Alia, Jacqueline to perform at ISL opening ceremony
short by Dishant Sharma / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Varun Dhawan are set to perform at the Indian Super League 2016's opening ceremony. The tournament's opening ceremony, which will feature around 500 performers and artists, will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati on October 1. NorthEast United Owner, actor John Abraham will be the host of the opening ceremony.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 pm on 29 Sep
Largest rock band consists of 953 participants
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
The largest performing rock band consists of 953 people and the record was achieved by a Chinese band in June 2016, according to the Guinness World Records. The band from the Beijing Contemporary Music Academy, which included 349 singers and 154 guitarists, was led by one of the first Chinese rock artists Cui Jian.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:23 pm on 29 Sep
Mahindra launches Mirzya-themed Centuro at ₹46,750
short by Vani Vivek / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Mahindra on Wednesday launched a special edition of its Mahindra Centuro motorcycle, celebrating its association with the upcoming Bollywood movie Mirzya directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Priced at ₹46,750 (ex-showroom New Delhi), the 106.7cc motorcycle delivers 8.5PS and develops 8.5Nm of torque. The bike also has features like black alloy wheels, flip key and LED tail lamps.
short by Vani Vivek / 04:44 pm on 29 Sep
Arjun, Shraddha recreate DDLJ train sequence
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Arjun Kapoor has shared a photo of him and actress Shraddha Kapoor recreating the iconic train sequence from the 1995 film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', during the shoot of their upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend'. Arjun and Shraddha will be seen together on-screen for the first time in a Bollywood movie. The film is directed by Mohit Suri.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:16 pm on 29 Sep
'Girl’s character not just about the length of her skirt'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Kangana Ranaut, while speaking on women's empowerment said that a girl's character was not "just about the length of her... skirt". She recalled how there were hardly any female editors or assistant directors when she started her career 10 years ago. "But if you go to a film set, it's completely taken over by women now," added Kangana.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:03 pm on 29 Sep
'Channa Mereya' song from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
A new song titled 'Channa Mereya' from the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma-starrer film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. The song has been composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh. Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics of the song. Directed by Karan Johar, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:52 pm on 29 Sep
Ajay Devgn launches 'She Can Fly' campaign with Nysa
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Ajay Devgn, along with daughter Nysa launched a campaign named 'She Can Fly' in collaboration with Smile Foundation. The campaign is an initiative to sensitise the society on the dreams and aspirations of the girl child. "I have a daughter and I feel education is important in today's time for all girls," said the actor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:42 pm on 29 Sep
Yuvraj Singh set to tie the knot on November 30
short by Dishant Sharma / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actress Hazel Keech are reportedly set to tie the knot in his hometown, Chandigarh on November 30, 2016. Yuvraj, who got engaged to Keech at a private ceremony in Bali last November, was asked to undergo a fitness test to earn a place in the ODI team for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
short by Dishant Sharma / 02:30 pm on 29 Sep
Trailer of John Abraham's 'Force 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha-starrer action thriller film 'Force 2' has been released. The film is a sequel to the 2011 film 'Force'. John will reprise his role as 'ACP Yashvardhan' while Sonakshi will portray the character of 'KK'. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:29 pm on 29 Sep
'RIP Brad Pitt' news on Facebook used for hacking
short by Pragya Swastik / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Following Angelina Jolie's filing for divorce, a fake news link titled 'RIP Brad Pitt', made to look like it has been published by Fox News, is being shared on Facebook. Created by a hacker, the link when clicked, asks users their Facebook credentials to access their personal information. "This malware is known to come from malicious browser extensions," said Facebook.
short by Pragya Swastik / 01:41 pm on 29 Sep
Pak singer Shafqat Amanat Ali's B'luru show cancelled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali's show in Bengaluru, organised by Radio Mirchi, has been cancelled. "We took this decision in the aftermath of Uri attacks... The concert was cancelled on September 20, much before the saffron parties raised the issue, demanding cancellation of the event," said Srinivas, Radio Mirchi Group Manager (Sales). The concert was originally scheduled for September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 29 Sep
Trump not as ideologically pure as Voldemort: Daniel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has said that US presidential nominee Donald Trump "might not be as ideologically pure as Voldemort", the main villain in the 'Harry Potter' series. Radcliffe, who played Voldemort's arch nemesis 'Harry Potter', added, "[H]e feels like more of an opportunist - I don't know how much of this stuff he's saying he actually really, really believes."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 29 Sep
'Pak film biz may face 70% loss amid Indo-Pak tension'
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Pakistan's film industry may incur about 70% loss in business if India-Pakistan ties deteriorate further and Bollywood films are banned in the country, Pakistani film distributor Nadeem Mandviwalla said. "I just hope the ties don't remain tense on long-term basis", he added. Mandviwalla also attributed the "boom" in the country's movie industry to the release of latest Bollywood films.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 10:29 pm on 28 Sep
Sylvester Stallone shares rare pics from Rocky IV
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Sylvester Stallone has shared some rare pictures from the sets of his 1985 film 'Rocky IV'. He had directed, written and starred in the film. Stallone captioned a picture of him holding the camera, "Sometimes I really miss the process of directing." He added that November 24 would mark the 40th anniversary of the film series 'Rocky'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:09 pm on 28 Sep
'Happy to accept wishes for Ranbir on social media'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Rishi Kapoor has tweeted that he is happy to accept birthday messages for his son Ranbir Kapoor, who turned 34 on Wednesday, as Ranbir is not on social media. "[H]appy to accept this time all your greetings, blessings, love and hate for Ranbir," tweeted Rishi. However, the picture of the grumpy cat meme he tweeted read, "I'm not Ranbir's mailbox."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:56 pm on 28 Sep
Arsenal footballer dines with Esha Gupta
short by Dishant Sharma / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin was seen dining with Bollywood actress Esha Gupta in London on Saturday. The Indian actress was also present at the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal's 3-0 win over Chelsea before visiting the Arsenal locker room and meet Robert Pires and Santi Cazorla. Esha is in London along with other Indian celebrities and PUMA's #WeAreArsenal winners.
short by Dishant Sharma / 09:44 pm on 28 Sep
New trailer of 'Fantastic Beasts...' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer for the Eddie Redmayne starrer 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' was released on Wednesday. The film, a spin-off of the 'Harry Potter' film series, marks author JK Rowling's screenwriting debut and is based on her book by the same name. Directed by David Yates, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:42 pm on 28 Sep
Don't want to date Tom as he loves Priyanka: Lea
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress-singer Lea Michele, known for playing 'Rachel' on the TV series 'Glee', has said that she does not want to date actor Tom Hiddleston as 'he loves Priyanka Chopra' and 'they were flirting'. The 30-year-old actress was playing a game called 'Who'd You Rather' on 'The Ellen Show' when Tom's photograph was shown to her as a potential date.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:06 pm on 28 Sep
‘Just controversies and villains in life since 2011’
short by Saloni Tandon / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Responding to a query about a sequel to his upcoming biopic, India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni said there were "just controversies and many villains" in his life since 2011. Titled 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', the movie, which is set to release this Friday, traces the cricketer's journey from his childhood till India's 2011 World Cup win.
short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 28 Sep
Tom Hanks crashes wedding while jogging in NY
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Tom Hanks posed with a couple taking their wedding photos, after the actor bumped into them while jogging in Central Park, New York. Hanks tweeted his photo with the couple while captioning it, "Elizabeth and Ryan! Congrats and blessings!" Hanks even joked that he could officiate the wedding "if the other guy cancels" as he is an ordained minister.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:36 pm on 28 Sep
New promo of Marvel film Doctor Strange released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
A new promo for the Benedict Cumberbatch starrer superhero film 'Doctor Strange' has been released. The Marvel film features Cumberbatch as the titular character while actress Tilda Swinton stars as the 'Ancient One' and Chiwetel Ejiofor plays the character 'Karl Mordo'. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the film is scheduled to release on November 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:20 pm on 28 Sep
Character posters of 'Force 2' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
New posters of the John Abraham and Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Force 2', featuring the characters, have been revealed. The film is a sequel to the 2011 film 'Force'. While John reprises his role as 'ACP Yashvardhan', Sonakshi plays the character 'KK' and Tahir Bhasin portrays the character 'Shiv'. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film will release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 28 Sep
Lata Mangeshkar's Guinness entry was challenged by Rafi
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Lata Mangeshkar, who turned 87 on Wednesday, was included in Guinness World Records in 1974 for singing the most number of songs, estimated at 25,000. The entry was challenged by Mohammad Rafi, claiming he sang over 28,000 songs. Guinness included Rafi's claim as a special mention along Lata Mangeshkar's entry, but both were ultimately removed from the book in 1991.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:36 pm on 28 Sep
Ranveer wears skirt like pants for GQ Awards
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh, who won 'Actor of the Year' at the GQ Men of the Year awards, was spotted wearing a tuxedo jacket paired with a pair of pants that had a skirt-like flare. Ranveer paired his outfit by 'Dsquared2' with a Marshall amplifier. Meanwhile, actress Kangana Ranaut chose a pink gown by Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko for the occasion.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:15 pm on 28 Sep
'Thank God Trump didn't own Miss Universe when I won'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sushmita Sen has tweeted 'Thank God' to express how thankful she is that when India won the Miss Universe title in 1994, the pageant was owned by Paramount Communications and not Donald Trump. Sushmita was reacting to US presidential nominee Donald Trump's comments about Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado. Trump had called Alicia 'Miss Piggy' when she gained weight.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:11 pm on 28 Sep
Lata Mangeshkar once moved Nehru to tears with her song
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar reportedly moved India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to tears when she sang her song "Ae mere watan ke logon" in New Delhi in 1963. The song was composed in honour of Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the 1962 war with China. Mangeshkar, the Bharat Ratna awardee turned 87 on Wednesday.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:13 pm on 28 Sep
Ranveer Singh dances in a 'Silence Please' zone
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh has shared a video of him dancing near a board saying 'Silence Please', captioning the video as 'Sorry. Not sorry'. The 31-year-old actor can be seen in his get-up for the 'GQ Men of The Year Awards 2016' held on Tuesday, where he was honoured with the 'Actor of the Year' award.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:40 pm on 28 Sep
Tannishtha slams TV show for mocking her skin tone
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who appeared on 'Comedy Nights Bachao' for promoting her film 'Parched', has slammed the television comedy show for making fun of her skin tone. "I could not believe I was sitting in a nationally televised comedy show in 2016 in Mumbai amid such regressive and blatantly racist content," said Tannishtha. She added, "What is this white-skin hangover?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:37 pm on 28 Sep
Amy Schumer 1st woman in Forbes Highest-Paid Comedians list
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has become the first woman to feature in Forbes Highest-Paid Comedians list. Schumer has ranked fourth on this year's list with earnings of $17 million. Kevin Hart topped the list with earnings of $87.5 million, becoming the first comedian to overtake the number one position from Jerry Seinfeld since the list's inception in 2006.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:07 pm on 28 Sep
'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' boycotted in Pak
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The upcoming biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' starring Sushant Singh Rajput, has been boycotted in Pakistan following the ban on Pakistani artistes by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). A petition was also filed at the Lahore High Court on September 23, seeking a ban on Indian films until the Kashmir issue is resolved.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:43 pm on 28 Sep
India to have 3,000 multiplex screens by 2019: ICRA
short by Shubhodeep Datta / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The cinema exhibition industry would have over 3,000 multiplex screens by 2019, ratings agency ICRA has stated. The majority of them would come up in Tier II and Tier III cities as most of the malls are being built there, ICRA Senior Vice-President Rohit Inamdar said. As per ICRA estimates, India currently has around 2,200 multiplex screens.
short by Shubhodeep Datta / 03:33 pm on 28 Sep
Ranbir Kapoor worked as assistant director for 'Black'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor worked as an assistant director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Black' in 2005. He is also known to have assisted in the making of the 1996 film 'PremGranth' and his father Rishi Kapoor's directorial debut 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen' in 1999. The actor, who has won five Filmfare awards including Best Actor for 'Barfi!', turned 34 on Wednesday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:33 pm on 28 Sep
SRK became a star as he wasn't marred by ego: Kashyap
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that many actors who came from "outside the industry" could not become "stars" like Shah Rukh Khan as they lost focus after success and were marred by ego. "When Shah Rukh Khan came from Delhi, from theatre he became a star... Star is a different thing, acting is a different thing," added Kashyap.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:05 pm on 28 Sep
Lata Mangeshkar once refused Filmfare as statue was 'naked'
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar refused to accept her first Filmfare award in 1958 because the statuette was designed in the shape of a woman who had no clothes on. The organisers finally wrapped the award with a handkerchief and presented it to the singer. Lata Mangeshkar was born 87 years ago on September 28, 1929.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:20 pm on 28 Sep
18-yr old pic of Ranbir, Aishwarya shared online
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
An 18-year-old picture of Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been shared online by writer-director Rumy Jafry. The picture was taken on the set of the 1999 film 'Aa Ab Laut Chalen', for which Ranbir was an assistant director. Ranbir and Aishwarya will be seen together onscreen for the first time in the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:00 pm on 28 Sep
Kangana, Ranveer top winners of 'GQ Awards 2016'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has been named 'Woman of the Year' while actor Ranveer Singh has been named 'Actor of the Year' as part of 'GQ Awards 2016'. The 'GQ Men Of The Year' further features Amitabh Bachchan as 'The Legend' while Tiger Shroff has won the GQ Award for being a 'Youth Icon'. Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal was named 'Breakthrough Talent'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 28 Sep
Selena Gomez first to get 100 mn followers on Instagram
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Singer Selena Gomez has become the first person to get 100 million followers on photo-sharing platform Instagram. Her fans used the hashtag '#SelenaBreakTheInternet' to help her reach the milestone even as she takes a break from her music career. Interestingly, her last post on Instagram was over a month ago where she had posted a picture from her 'Revival Tour'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 am on 28 Sep
Irudhi Suttru to be showcased at Tokyo Film Fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The R Madhavan starrer sports drama Tamil film 'Irudhi Suttru' will be showcased at the Tokyo Film Festival in October. The film, which released in Hindi as 'Saala Khadoos', has been directed by Sudha Kongara and also features Ritika Singh in the lead role. "I see this honour as an impetus to continue doing my good work," said Kongara.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:05 pm on 27 Sep
Return of Sex and the City still possible: Parker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has said that the return of 'Sex and the City' remains a "possibility". "I don't think any of us have said no... I think that remains an open question and discussion that will continue until it's been resolved," said Parker. She added that she is unsure if it will return as "a series or the movie".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:25 pm on 27 Sep
Review: Quantico Season 2 premiere
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The season premiere of the Priyanka Chopra starrer American series 'Quantico' titled 'Kudove', which aired on Monday, "runs at the speed of a bullet", wrote Hindustan Times. The Times of India wrote, "From kicking butt in high heels to jumping off the plane, Priyanka... steals the show." Meanwhile, The Indian Express wrote, "A lot of questions are bound to linger."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:18 pm on 27 Sep
Amitabh, Sachin to feature in new Swachh Bharat videos
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be seen promoting the usage of toilets in new videos for the 'Swachh Bharat Mission'. The video campaigns will be launched on television besides hitting online platforms. It will also be translated into other regional languages. Both Bachchan and Tendulkar are official brand ambassadors of the 'Swachh Bharat Mission'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:50 pm on 27 Sep
Trailer of Denzel Washington's 'Fences' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Mykelti Williamson starrer 'Fences' has been released. Denzel plays the role of a former Negro league baseball player, who goes on to work as a waste collector in the 1950s in Pittsburgh, USA. Directed by Denzel Washington, the film is scheduled to release on December 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:43 pm on 27 Sep
Salman rides Royal Enfield in Manali during Tubelight shoot
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
A picture of Salman Khan riding a Royal Enfield bike on the roads of Manali during the shooting of his upcoming film 'Tubelight' has surfaced online. Salman, who will reportedly play the role of a man with special needs, was seen riding the bike in a checkered shirt and track pants. 'Tubelight' is scheduled to release on Eid next year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:28 pm on 27 Sep
Modern Family casts 8-yr-old transgender child actor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Jackson Millarker, an 8-year-old transgender child actor, has been cast in a new episode of the American television mockumentary 'Modern Family'. Jackson will play the role of Lily's friend 'Tom' in the episode, which will focus on the theme of acceptance. Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) is the adopted Vietnamese daughter of the same-sex couple Cameron and Mitchell on the show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:08 pm on 27 Sep
Ranveer Singh pays tribute to Yash Chopra
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Ranveer Singh paid a tribute to late filmmaker Yash Chopra on the occasion of his 84th birth anniversary. The actor shared a picture of him standing next to a statue of Chopra, captioning it as, "The most Befikre one of them all!" The caption is a reference to his upcoming film 'Befikre', directed by Yash Chopra's son Aditya Chopra.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 27 Sep
Norway creates stamp to honour Zeenat Aman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Zeenat Aman was honoured by Norway as its postal department released a special stamp acknowledging her lifetime contribution to cinema on the occasion of the 14th edition of Bollywood Festival Norway. Actress Huma Qureshi was also present at the event as the guest of honour. Interestingly, Zeenat was also the first South Asian woman to win Miss Asia Pacific.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:37 pm on 27 Sep
Priyanka, Bipasha on Vogue India's 1st 2007 cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Fashion magazine Vogue India, which will complete 9 years this October, shared a picture of its first cover featuring actresses Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu and Preity Zinta. They had featured along with Australian model Gemma Ward and Indian models Laksmi Menon and Monikangana Dutta. The international magazine's maiden Indian edition was titled, 'The First Issue, Vogue arrives in India'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:10 pm on 27 Sep
Pak actor apologises for offensive tweets on Indians
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Pakistan-born actor Marc Anwar has apologised for his racist and offensive tweets about Indians over the Kashmir issue while terming his "rant" a "moment of madness". "[M]y frustration was vented at the governments of the two countries... their hypocrisy. My absolute sympathies lie with all those suffering in areas of conflict... especially those (in) Indian occupied Kashmir," added Marc.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:40 pm on 27 Sep
Documentary accusing John McAfee of rape, murder released
short by Vani Vivek / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
American cable network Showtime has released a documentary, 'Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee' accusing Founder of McAfee anti-virus software of rape and involvement in two murders. The documentary follows how McAfee developed an armed security force and became a drug lord. "I didn't expect to find the amount of shocking details that I did," said the documentary's director.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:30 pm on 27 Sep
Trailer of James Franco's 'King Cobra' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the James Franco and Christian Slater starrer 'King Cobra' has been released. It revolves around 'Brent Corrigan', a stage name for Sean Paul Lockhart who started his career as a gay pornographic film actor, and the 2007 murder of gay porn producer Bryan Kocis. The film, based on the book 'Cobra Killer', will release on October 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:19 pm on 27 Sep
World's longest music video is of 24 hours
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, the 'world's first 24-hour music video', is recognised by the Guinness World Records as the longest music video. The 2013 video features people miming and dancing to the track, which is played on a loop 360 times. The previous record was held by Michael Jackson's 'Ghosts' from 1997, which was 39-minute 32-seconds long.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:16 pm on 27 Sep
Tom Hiddleston becomes face of new Gucci campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Tom Hiddleston has been chosen as the face of the Italian luxury brand 'Gucci' for its new tailoring menswear campaign. The actor's looks from the campaign, where he wears slim fitting suits and tuxedo jackets, have been shared by Gucci on social media. The campaign has been set in a historic mansion owned by Hollywood interior decorator Tony Duquette.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:56 pm on 27 Sep
'Hope filing FIR gets easier for women after Pink'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that some government ministers after watching his film 'Pink' have "given hope of changing certain laws governing women and their plight in filing FIRs". Speaking about the need for values among the youth, Bachchan added, "The sons have to be educated too and brought up in a manner that they understand... equality and non-discriminatory attitude."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:45 pm on 27 Sep
Rajesh Khanna worked in 'Anand' at a nominal fee: Gulzar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Screenplay writer Gulzar has revealed that late actor Rajesh Khanna worked in the 1971 film 'Anand' at a nominal fee as he "liked" the story. "[Khanna] threw a big party after the success of Anand," Gulzar was quoted as saying. Gulzar wrote the screenplay and dialogues for 'Anand', which won the National Award for the Best Feature Film in Hindi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:33 pm on 27 Sep
'Fawad may not come back from Pak for promoting ADHM'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Fawad Khan who has been in Pakistan as his wife is pregnant, may not return in October to promote his Bollywood film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM). His decision could reportedly be owing to the 48-hour ultimatum given by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena to Pakistani artistes working in India to leave the country following Uri attack.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 27 Sep
Yash Chopra has a train named after him in Switzerland
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Late Indian filmmaker Yash Chopra has a mountain train named after him by the Jungfrau Railways in Switzerland. Chopra, who is known to have contributed to the renown of Switzerland by productions like the 1995 film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', was honoured with the feat in 2011. Notably, Yash Chopra's 84th birth anniversary was observed on September 27, 2016.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:26 pm on 27 Sep
Second trailer of Harshvardhan's 'Mirzya' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The second official trailer of the Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya' has been released. The film's story is inspired by the Punjabi folklore of Mirza Sahiban. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film also stars Om Puri, Art Malik and KK Raina and is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:02 pm on 27 Sep
When did Ashmit Patel become a DJ, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to former Bigg Boss contestant actor Ashmit Patel's upcoming gig as a DJ in Mumbai, a user tweeted, "When did Ashmit Patel become a DJ." Another user wrote, "You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a DJ." Meanwhile, another tweet read, "So After Bobby Deol, Now you have another Flopstar in the House.."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 am on 27 Sep
Artificial Intelligence creates 'first-ever' songs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Scientists at Sony have claimed that they have created "first-ever entire songs composed by Artificial Intelligence". The two songs 'Daddy's Car' and 'Mister Shadow' have been developed using 'FlowMachines', an AI system that learns music styles from a vast database of songs to compose new songs. 'Daddy's Car' has been composed in the style of the English band 'The Beatles'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 27 Sep
Video shows bloopers from 'Bigg Boss 10' promos
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
The making of the promos for the upcoming show 'Bigg Boss 10' has been released by the channel 'Colors', which shows bloopers during the production especially featuring the show's host Salman Khan. In the promos, Salman has already appeared as an astronaut and in a get-up inspired by the Hollywood character 'Indiana Jones'. The new season premieres on October 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:02 pm on 26 Sep
'Angelina quits film to avoid working with Brad'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
As per reports, actress Angelina Jolie has quit the Hollywood film 'Africa' to avoid working with actor Brad Pitt following their separation. She reportedly does not want any personal or professional relationship with him. The film was said to have been stalled for years owing to differences between Angelina, who was directing the film, and the film's producer 'Skydance Productions'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:36 pm on 26 Sep
Milind finishes full marathon in 4 hrs, 32 min
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Model-actor Milind Soman has completed the 42.2 km Berlin Marathon in 4 hours and 32 minutes. Milind, while sharing a picture on Facebook, wrote, "Beautiful course, great weather and 42000 runners... Looking forward to more World Marathon Majors, so much fun!!!" Soman, a fitness enthusiast, is also the brand ambassador of 'Pinkathon', India's biggest 'women only' marathon.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:15 pm on 26 Sep
Matt LeBlanc will return as 'Top Gear' host
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Matt LeBlanc is set to return as the host for the television series 'Top Gear'. He reportedly signed a two-year contract for around £2 million. "He's a huge talent whose love of cars is infectious," said BBC Two editor Patrick Holland. Earlier, LeBlanc's co-host Chris Evans had quit the show following record low viewings for the show's finale.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:07 pm on 26 Sep
Akshay gives ₹5L-₹10L to families of Uri martyrs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Akshay Kumar has donated ₹5 to ₹10 lakh to the family of every Indian soldier, who was martyred in the recent Uri attack. Akshay had earlier said, "A medal or an award is good but not enough. More needs to be done for them and their families. They need money too."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:30 pm on 26 Sep
Justin Bieber attacked by stranger in a club
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
A video showing singer Justin Bieber being attacked by a stranger in a club has emerged online. The video shows the 22-year-old singer leaving from the 'Heart nightclub' in Munich, Germany when a man tried to pounce on him by grabbing him by the neck briefly. The man had been reportedly trying, but failing, to get Bieber's attention all night.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:26 pm on 26 Sep
Sushmita gets BMC notice over mosquito breeding
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Sushmita Sen has been served a notice by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over mosquito breeding spots found in the area surrounding her house in Khar, Mumbai. As per the notice, the metropolitan magistrate can levy a fine of up to ₹10,000 to ₹20,000 on the actress. Earlier, actor Shahid Kapoor received a similar notice by the BMC.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:24 pm on 26 Sep
Happy to be back with Salman for Tiger Zinda Hai: Kaif
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Katrina Kaif has said that she is "really happy" that she will be "coming back" with Salman Khan for the film 'Tiger Zinda Hai', a sequel to 'Ek Tha Tiger'. "The sequel is possibly the perfect film for both Salman and me to do together now... It's going to be interesting to be back on sets together," added Katrina.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:00 pm on 26 Sep
'The Wolf of Wall Street' has 506 f-words
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
The Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer 'The Wolf of Wall Street' has 506 f-word expletives, according to the Guinness World Records. In total, the film has 687 expletives- an average of 3.81 swear words per minute. The movie held the record for the most swearing in one film, which was later broken by the 2014 film 'Swearnet: The Movie', with 868 swear words.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:59 pm on 26 Sep
Consider Nana Patekar a father figure: Ali Fazal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Ali Fazal has said that he considers veteran actor Nana Patekar as his father figure. Patekar is Ali's co-star in the upcoming film 'Tadka', an adaptation of the Malayalam film 'Salt N' Pepper'. "I was very scared before shooting with him. Everyone had said... be scared, he is intimidating. But he is such a beautiful person," said Ali.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:44 pm on 26 Sep
Dev Anand had once co-founded a political party
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Late actor Dev Anand had co-founded the National Party of India, with other members of the film industry, as a move against the Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The party, which was later disbanded, was supported by personalities including late actor Pran, Shatrughan Sinha and Sadhana. Dev Anand's 93rd birth anniversary was observed on Monday.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:14 pm on 26 Sep
'Hrithik's truth on Kangana will shock everyone'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Hrithik Roshan's father Rakesh Roshan has said that if Hrithik reveals the truth about his alleged relationship with Kangana Ranaut, it will "shock" everyone. "Even when someone [Kangana] was spreading lies about him, he chose to stay calm and dignified," said Rakesh. He also mentioned that he chooses to cast Hrithik in his films solely based on his talent.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 26 Sep
Katrina Kaif to launch her own fashion label
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Katrina Kaif is set to launch her own fashion label as she has reportedly been considering the idea for a long time. "But it's too early to give out any details right now. I will make an announcement soon," said Katrina. The 33-year-old actress is said to be in discussions to collaborate with big brands.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 26 Sep
'Depp consoles Angelina after split from Brad'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
As per reports, actress Angelina Jolie is being consoled by her 'The Tourist' co-star and friend Johnny Depp following her separation from Brad Pitt. She has reportedly hired Depp's lawyer to handle her divorce case while Brad is said to have hired Charlie Sheen's lawyer. Angelina, who was with Brad for twelve years, filed for divorce recently citing "irreconcilable differences".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 26 Sep
Was suffering from clinical depression: Karan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that he was suffering from clinical depression which he described as a "dark, deep and helpless time". "At one point the lack of love in my life was really bothering me," said Johar. He added that he had this fear that he would not be able to find a life partner.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 26 Sep
Biopic won’t reveal players Dhoni wanted out of team
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
The makers of upcoming film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' have decided to not reveal the names of three cricketers whom Dhoni wanted to oust from the Indian ODI team at one point. In the movie's trailer, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who essays Dhoni in the movie, is seen saying: "These three don't fit in the ODI team anymore."
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:16 pm on 26 Sep
Will name our baby Saifeena, jokes Saif Ali Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has said that her husband Saif Ali Khan has joked about naming their baby 'Saifeena', which is a mix of their first names. "Saif finds it really funny," said Kareena. The actress also revealed that when Saif first heard about her pregnancy, he said, "I love you more pregnant. I think you should just continuously (be) pregnant."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 am on 26 Sep
Dhoni, Sushant drink filter coffee from roadside shop
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Sep 2016,Monday
In a new promo for the upcoming film 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', actor Sushant Singh Rajput and Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni are seen drinking filter coffee from a roadside coffee shop. The actor was promoting the upcoming biopic along with Dhoni in Chennai. The film is scheduled to release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 26 Sep
Unaffected by rumours of me dating Tiger: Disha
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Disha Patani has said that she remains unaffected by rumours of her dating actor Tiger Shroff. "It is superficial but people want to read about somebody's life... I am fine because somebody's opinion can't become my reality," said Disha. Earlier, she featured with Tiger in the music video for 'Befikra', a song by Meet Bros and Aditi Singh Sharma.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:57 pm on 25 Sep
Indian film industry to earn ₹24.6k cr by 2020: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
The Indian film industry's gross box office collection is likely to reach ₹24,684 crore approximately ($3.7 billion) in 2020, as per a report by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP. The revenue is expected to grow at 11% CAGR from the industry's current $2.1 billion earnings. The Indian film industry is the world's largest with 1,500 to 2,000 films produced annually.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:56 pm on 25 Sep
Depp lists LA five-penthouse home for $12.78 mn
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Johnny Depp has listed his five-penthouse home in the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles for $12.78 million (approximately ₹85 crore). The five-penthouse home, which equals 11,500 square feet, features a spa as well as a fitness centre. The penthouses can also be purchased individually, and their prices are available upon request.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:54 pm on 25 Sep
Want to become an erotica writer: Pamela
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress-model Pamela Anderson has said that she wants to become an erotic short stories' writer. "I have always wanted to write erotic short stories. People tell me I should. Everyone says I am a pretty good sexy storyteller," she said. Anderson, who posed nude for men's magazine 'Playboy' had earlier slammed pornography claiming it damages the society.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:53 pm on 25 Sep
Ban on Pak artistes no solution to terrorism: Johar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Karan Johar, while responding to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's demand to ban Pakistani artistes from working in India, has said that such a ban is "not a solution" to terrorism. "I beseech everyone to look at it holistically and understand the situation, that there is a larger situation here and it has nothing to do with banning talent," said Karan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:52 pm on 25 Sep
New trailer of Billy Bob Thornton's Bad Santa 2 out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
A new trailer for the Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox and Christina Hendricks starrer 'Bad Santa 2' has been released. A sequel to the 2003 film 'Bad Santa', the film has Thornton reprising his role as 'Willie T Stokes' while Cox returns as 'Marcus'. Also starring Kathy Bates and Brett Kelly, the film is scheduled to release on November 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:37 pm on 25 Sep
Jacqueline goes horseback riding in Mumbai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez went horseback riding at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai on Sunday. The actress shared a picture on Instagram with the caption, "Sundays are the best when I'm here" while referring to her ride with the Amateur Riders' Club, which is a Mumbai-based private riding club. Jacqueline's video was also shared by the Club on social media.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:07 pm on 25 Sep
Katrina shares her look from 'Jagga Jasoos' sets
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Katrina Kaif has shared her look from the upcoming film 'Jagga Jasoos'. "Play is the highest form of research... On Jagga set with the ever brilliant Anurag Basu," Katrina captioned the picture which she shared on Facebook. The actress will star opposite actor Ranbir Kapoor in the film, which is scheduled to release on April 7, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:27 pm on 25 Sep
Dhoni biopic to get widest B'wood release in history
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', the upcoming biopic on cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, will get the widest Bollywood release in history, in India and internationally, as per Fox Star Studios CEO Vijay Singh. The film is set to be released in 4,500 screens across 60 countries. However, the film will not be released in Marathi and Punjabi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:09 pm on 25 Sep
Decided to wax hair to 'figure out' girls: Bhagat
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Author Chetan Bhagat has revealed that he decided to wax his hair in order to 'figure out' girls. He added that this was a part of his "work" that he had to do in order to write his book 'One Indian Girl'. The book is Chetan's first work wherein he is writing "in the female first person".
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:27 pm on 25 Sep
Would love to do Game of Thrones: Daniel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he would "love" to play a role in the HBO drama series 'Game of Thrones'. " [Even] if they want to just bring me in and kill me, I would be so happy to do that," said Daniel. He also added that he is not sure about signing up for a long television show.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:26 pm on 25 Sep
India makes more movies than any other country
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
India makes the most number of movies as compared to any other country, according to the Guinness World Records. Bollywood, which is known as the largest movie industry in terms of output, produced 1,724 feature films in 2013, while USA released 738 movies. Guinness quoted UNESCO stating that the Bollywood industry makes around 1,000 feature films every year.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:25 pm on 25 Sep
My celebrity crush is Bradley Cooper: Deepika
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Deepika Padukone has revealed that her biggest celebrity crush is Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper. "Cliched, but true... If he was to come here, I would tell him 'You've come to the right place'," said Deepika. Speaking about qualities she looks for in a man, she added, "He has to be funny... tall and... a good human being."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:19 pm on 25 Sep
'Don't think it'll be difficult to gel with Farhan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Kriti Sanon said that she does not think it will be difficult to gel with Farhan Akhtar, her co-star in the upcoming film 'Lucknow Central'. "He seems to be a nice person... When you work with different actors, you react differently. I am excited about it (working with Farhan)," said Sanon. She plays an NGO worker in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:28 pm on 25 Sep
Tanmay Bhat stars as Pablo Escobar in Netflix ad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Stand-up comedian Tanmay Bhat, who is part of the comedy group AIB, has starred as Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in an advertisement for Netflix. Tanmay is shown as a pizza delivery boy who takes on the get up of the Colombian drug lord after watching 'Narcos'. The on-demand video streaming site was launched in India on January 6, 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:00 pm on 25 Sep
Pak actor sacked from TV show for tweets against Indians
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Pakistan-born actor Marc Anwar has been fired from British TV show 'Coronation Street' for posting racially offensive tweets about Indians over the Kashmir issue, said an ITV statement. The actor, who played businessman Sharif Nazir on the show, has appeared in the movies 'Formula 51' and 'Captain Phillips'. The tweets have since been deleted.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:35 pm on 25 Sep
Sofia Vergara chats with Fallon while sucking helium
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Sofia Vergara, who recently appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', took part in a game on the show where she had to chat with Fallon while sucking helium from a balloon. The talk show host asked her to say her name and speak Spanish while sucking helium, which changes a person's voice to a high-pitched squeal.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:30 pm on 25 Sep
Chris Martin refers to Katrina as Katrina Kaif 'Kapoor'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Chris Martin, the lead singer from British rock band 'Coldplay', referred to actress Katrina Kaif as Katrina Kaif 'Kapoor' during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Saturday. Host Priyanka Chopra reacted to it by mouthing "Oh!", after Chris mentioned Katrina's name. Chris was on-stage to mention the names of artists who will perform at the festival in Mumbai.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:21 pm on 25 Sep
Donate for soldiers on my birthday: Lata
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Singer Lata Mangeshkar, who will turn 87 next week has requested her fans to donate for the Indian soldiers on the occasion of her birthday. "This year, I humbly request you all, instead of sending me [flowers, sweets, cakes, greeting cards], that money and as much as you can give, please give it to our brave soldier brothers," tweeted Mangeshkar.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:19 pm on 25 Sep
Nawazuddin Siddiqui works on farm in hometown
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has shared pictures of himself working on a farm and interacting with other farmers during his recent trip to his hometown Budhana in Uttar Pradesh. Nawazuddin, is also the brand ambassador of Uttar Pradesh's 'Samajwadi Kisan Beema Yojna', which aims at providing insurance coverage to the farmers.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:17 pm on 25 Sep
Music video of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Do You Know' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
The music video of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's new single titled 'Do You Know' has been released. The song has been composed by Jaani, who has also penned the lyrics. The video has been directed by Hollywood music video director Mark Staubach and also features Tris Dhaliwal. Notably, Diljit has also written the screenplay of the music video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:55 pm on 25 Sep
Akshay Kumar shares pic with daughter on her birthday
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Akshay Kumar has shared a picture of himself with his daughter Nitara, where he can be seen 'turning into a clown' for his daughter's fourth birthday on Sunday. "Sometimes she makes me a crocodile sometimes she makes me her clown," tweeted Akshay. Akshay's wife Twinkle also shared another picture of him playing with his daughter.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:32 pm on 25 Sep
Will Smith has starred in 8 consecutive $100 mn films
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Will Smith has featured in eight consecutive films that grossed over $100 million, which is believed to be a world record. The list began with 'Men in Black II' (2002) and ended with 'Hancock' (2008). Smith, who turned 48 on Sunday, started his career as part of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo 'DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince'.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:52 pm on 25 Sep
Want Aamir to play me in my biopic: Sanjeev Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor has said that he would like actor Aamir Khan to portray him in his biopic. "There are so many good actors in Bollywood... However, I wish my good friend and a very good actor Aamir Khan to play my character in the biopic," he said. Kapoor has revealed that a biopic on him is "in talks".
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:46 pm on 25 Sep
New promo of Salman's 'Bigg Boss 10' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
A new promotional video of the tenth season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss' has been released. The actor's get-up in the video has been inspired by the Hollywood character 'Indiana Jones'. The tenth season of the show, which will see celebrities competing against common people will premiere on television channel Colors on October 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:26 pm on 25 Sep
MS Dhoni's biopic declared tax-free in Jharkhand
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
The upcoming biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been declared tax-free in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's home state Jharkhand. The entertainment tax for the film has been waived off by the Jharkhand government, said an official. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Kiara Advani and Disha Patani, the film will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:25 pm on 25 Sep
Anna Hazare to promote his biopic on Kapil Sharma’s show
short by Tarun Khanna / on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday
Social activist Anna Hazare will promote his biopic ‘Anna: Kisan Baburao Hazare’ on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ hosted by comedian Kapil Sharma. The biopic has been directed by Shashank Udapurkar who is also playing Anna in the film. It also stars Rajit Kapoor, Sharat Saxena, Govind Namdeo and Tanishaa Mukerji. The film will release on October 14.
short by Tarun Khanna / 10:48 am on 25 Sep
Trailer of 'P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
The trailer of 'P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke', a new television serial which will premiere on Star Plus, has been released. Directed by Nikkhil Advani, the show is an Indian adaptation of Israeli TV show 'Hatufim'. It revolves around two Indian soldiers, played by Purab Kohli and Satyadeep Misra, who return to India after 17 years as prisoners in Pakistan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:34 pm on 24 Sep
Raju Srivastava cancels comedy show in Pakistan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Comedian Raju Srivastava has cancelled his comedy show in Pakistan following the Uri attack. Srivastava in a video on Twitter said, "The soldiers who have died, I have seen their families suffering. Pakistan always betrays us while we always send (a) message of friendship." He added that he could not go to Pakistan to entertain "those who murdered" Indian soldiers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:01 pm on 24 Sep
Anushka in minor role in Sanjay Dutt biopic: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actress Anushka Sharma will appear in a minor role in filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt, where Ranbir Kapoor plays the lead role. Anushka is reportedly playing the role of a journalist who chronicles Sanjay's life. The movie could be the third film for Anushka and Ranbir after 'Bombay Velvet' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:34 pm on 24 Sep
Kajol joins Facebook as 'Kajol Devgan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress Kajol visited the Facebook headquarters in California and also joined the social media network on Friday following the visit. "I think I'm launching my Facebook page because of that," said Kajol, while adding that she chose the day as it was also her mother Tanuja's birthday. Kajol was in the US with her husband Ajay Devgn to promote 'Shivaay'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:05 pm on 24 Sep
Maruti launches MS Dhoni inspired special edition Alto
short by Twishy Shahi / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday launched 'MS Dhoni inspired' special editions of Alto800 and AltoK10 cars as part of the carmaker's association with the upcoming movie 'MS Dhoni – The Untold Story'. The special edition cars will be available for sale at Maruti Suzuki dealerships from the first week of October 2016.
short by Twishy Shahi / 08:04 pm on 24 Sep
6-year-old from Kerala features on Ellen DeGeneres Show
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
A six-year-old boy from Kerala recently featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he cooked Puttu, a traditional breakfast made of ground rice and layers of grated coconut. Nihal Raj, known as Kicha, made headlines when Facebook acquired the rights to his Mickey Mouse Mango ice-cream video. His YouTube channel 'KichaTube HD' has over 6,000 subscribers.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:59 pm on 24 Sep
Startup makes Gangs of Wasseypur-themed pitch to investors
short by Pragya Swastik / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Indian entertainment startup Paper Weight has released a short film titled 'Keh Ke Lengey Funding' as a proposal for the investors to raise funding. Made on the lines of Bollywood movie Gangs of Wasseypur, it features the startup's team members and takes jibes at rivals AIB and TVF. The startup has dedicated the short film to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.
short by Pragya Swastik / 07:42 pm on 24 Sep
Trailer of Fassbender's Trespass Against Us out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the Michael Fassbender starrer thriller 'Trespass Against Us' has been released. The film revolves around Fassbender as Chad Cutler, the son and presumptive heir of a British criminal clan who wants to break away from the outlaw life. Directed by Adam Smith, the film is scheduled to release on November 16 in the UK.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:39 pm on 24 Sep
Music is losing its purity: Daler Mehndi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Singer Daler Mehndi has said that music is losing its purity as "musicians add a portion of rap, some cuss words, weird lyrics and a western touch saying this is what sells." Daler said, "We need to keep a check on our lyrics and... not put unnecessary... beats." He added that Youtube likes do not make someone "a good singer".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 24 Sep
Airline uses Brad-Angelina split in new ad
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Norwegian Airlines has launched a new ad campaign by writing "Brad is single" for its London to Los Angeles £169 (about ₹14,600) one-way flight. The airline further said, "Actor. LA. Newly Single. Seeks likeminded partner with GSOH (Good Sense of Humour)." The ad campaign draws upon Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's recent split.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:29 pm on 24 Sep
Akshay tweets pic to wish Riteish luck for Banjo
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Akshay Kumar, in order to wish his 'Housefull' film series co-star Riteish Deshmukh luck for the film 'Banjo', has shared a picture of them wearing wigs. "Just when you thought your look had become soooo cool @Riteishd, I dig up this beauty", tweeted Akshay. Riteish had sported long hair for his look as a band member in 'Banjo'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 24 Sep
Zee considers banning Pak TV shows from Zindagi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Zee and Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra has said that Zee is considering stopping programs from Pakistan on its channel 'Zindagi'. Chandra further tweeted that artists from Pakistan should leave reiterating the demand earlier made by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for these artists to leave India within 48 hours. 'Zindagi' has aired shows like 'Humsafar', which starred actor Fawad Khan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:03 pm on 24 Sep
Singer Bruce Springsteen calls Trump a 'moron'
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Musician Bruce Springsteen has described Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump as a "moron" and "tragic" during an interview with the Rolling Stone magazine. He said, "The republic is under siege by a moron, basically... it's a tragedy for our democracy." Springsteen added, "The absurdity is beyond cartoon-like. But he's gotten close enough so it can make you nervous."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:46 pm on 24 Sep
Northeastern women to represent India at beauty pageants
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
In what is being considered a first, three women from the Northeast are set to represent India at various international beauty pageants this year. Rewati Chetri and Priyadarshini Chatterjee from Assam are set to represent the nation at the Miss International and Miss World 2016 respectively. Imlibenla Wati from Nagaland is representing India at the Miss Asia Pacific World.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 01:53 pm on 24 Sep
Dadlani granted bail over remark on Jain monk
short by Tarun Khanna / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Music composer Vishal Dadlani was on Saturday granted anticipatory bail in connection with a case registered against him for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with his controversial remark on Jain monk Tarun Sagar. He has been released on bail on furnishing a ₹50,000 bond, said the court. Dadlani had on September 21 personally met Sagar and apologised for his remark.
short by Tarun Khanna / 01:32 pm on 24 Sep
Priyanka named Breakthrough Style Star by InStyle
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra is set to be honoured by the American fashion magazine 'InStyle' as the 'Breakthrough Style Star'. The 34-year-old actress will be honoured on October 24 at the second annual 'InStyle Awards', which honours actors, actresses and artists whose style defines the red carpet. Actresses Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley and designer Tom Ford are among other honourees.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 24 Sep
Longest time gap between a film and its sequel is 63 yrs
short by Vani Vivek / on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday
Bambi, the animated film about a young deer, and its sequel Bambi II released 63 years and 178 days apart from each other, making it the longest time gap between a film and its sequel. The original Disney film released in 1942, while the sequel was made available direct-to-video in 2006.
short by Vani Vivek / 09:00 am on 24 Sep
Amitabh, Varun to star in Pradeep Sarkar's next: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
According to reports, actors Amitabh Bachchan and Varun Dhawan will star in Pradeep Sarkar's upcoming film titled 'Dabba Gul'. Bachchan will reportedly be seen playing the role of a head of dabbawalas in Mumbai, while Varun will play the role of an MBA topper. It will be produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films.
short by Daisy Mowke / 11:24 pm on 23 Sep
Winston Churchill's home turned to Hitler's HQ for film
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
The ancestral home of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has been turned into the headquarters of Adolf Hitler for The Last Knight, an upcoming Transformers movie. The set dressing includes swastika flags as well as a variety of German military equipment. Notably, veterans’ groups and former military commanders have criticised the move.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 11:23 pm on 23 Sep
Fergie sings, Paris walks for Philipp Plein show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Singer Fergie performed while Paris Hilton walked the ramp for Philipp Plein Women's Spring/Summer 2017 runway show at Milan Fashion Week, which was titled 'Alice in Ghettoland'. The show's setup included a flying swing ride which the models rode on post their walk. Fergie sang the songs 'M.I.L.F. $' and 'Gettin Over You' for the show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:16 pm on 23 Sep
Teaser of Scarlett Johansson's Ghost in the Shell out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
A series of teasers for the Scarlett Johansson starrer upcoming science fiction film 'Ghost in the Shell' have been released. The film, which is based on a Japanese manga series, was criticised of 'whitewashing' by casting Johansson in the lead role, as her character is Japanese in the original series. The film is scheduled to release on March 31, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:46 pm on 23 Sep
FBI considers probe on abuse allegation against Brad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
US security agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said that they are considering an investigation into an incident where actor Brad Pitt has been alleged of physically abusing his children while onboard a flight. As per an official statement, "The FBI is continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 23 Sep
Don't want to be where I was 10 yrs ago: Deepika
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Deepika Padukone has said that she does not want to be where she was 10 years ago. "I mean I will look at this (an old cover shoot) and say, 'Oh my God I look so different', but you evolve," said Deepika. Speaking about learning and growing, she also revealed that she recently learnt how to make Italian food.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:58 pm on 23 Sep
Navjot Singh Sidhu not leaving The Kapil Sharma Show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is not leaving the comedy show 'The Kapil Sharma Show', as per Preeti Simoes, the show's Creative Head. "There's no notice served by Navjot Singh Sidhu to Sony Entertainment Television... All propaganda that he's leaving is false," said Simoes. Earlier, Sidhu's wife said that he was leaving the show to focus on his political career.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:43 pm on 23 Sep
Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo blessed with baby girl
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
American band 'Maroon 5' vocalist Adam Levine's wife, model Behati Prinsloo has given birth to a baby girl, the couple's first child, in Los Angeles. The newborn child has been named Dusty Rose Levine. Adam, who married Behati in 2014, had earlier said, "I'm ready to be a dad. You're born to be a parent, that's what we're here for."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:25 pm on 23 Sep
Amul releases poster on Brad-Angelina split
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Dairy cooperative Amul has released a poster on the split of Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The poster has been captioned 'Brunch Lena!', which has been derived from the term 'Brangelina'. The poster further says, "Amul: Have with Pitta Brad!". Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after 12 years of relationship.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:18 pm on 23 Sep
'The Big Bang Theory' stars highest paid TV actors: Forbes
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Actors of American sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' have occupied the top four spots on Forbes' list of World's Highest Paid TV Actors with Jim Parsons leading. Parsons, who plays Sheldon Cooper, earned $25.5 million in 12 months till June 1, 2016. He was followed by co-stars Johnny Galecki ($24 million), Simon Helberg ($22.5 million) and Kunal Nayyar ($22 million).
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:34 pm on 23 Sep
Freedom 251 maker ropes in Sunny Leone for promotions
short by Pragya Swastik / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Noida-based Ringing Bells, the maker of reportedly the world's cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 priced at ₹251, has roped in actress Sunny Leone to promote the company's loyalty card programme. Launched last month, the programme members will get free entry to Leone's event and lucky members will get to click a selfie with her.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:07 pm on 23 Sep
Radhika Apte's 'Parched' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
The Radhika Apte, Surveen Chawla and Tannishtha Chatterjee starrer 'Parched', which released on Friday "is failed by too much violence and unnecessary gloss", wrote The Indian Express. The film "entertains for most part", said India Today. NDTV wrote that 'Parched' is an "irresistible beast of a film". It has been rated 2/5(The Indian Express), 3/5(India Today) and 4/5(NDTV).
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:41 pm on 23 Sep
European band uses instruments made of vegetables
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
The Vegetable Orchestra from Vienna, Austria, performs using instruments made from fresh vegetables. Founded in 1998, the group of musicians has held concerts all over the world. A two-minute video shows how the musicians turn vegetables into instruments and later use the vegetable scraps to make soup, serving it to the audience at the end of each performance.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:40 pm on 23 Sep
Abhijeet slams Johar, Bhatt for working with Pak actors
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has slammed filmmakers Karan Johar and Mahesh Bhatt and actor Shah Rukh Khan for working with Pakistani artistes, in the light of the recent terrorist attack in Uri. "I never said boycott... I said kick these Paki b******s... shame karanjohar MaheshNBhatt for... feeding them," tweeted Abhijeet. He further called them "anti-national" and "bigger enemies" than Pakistan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:11 pm on 23 Sep
Video of Ayushmann's single 'Ik Vaari' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
The video of actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana's new single 'Ik Vaari' has been released. The song has been composed by Apaarshakti Khurrana and Ayushmann Khurrana, who have also written the lyrics. It incorporates a few lines from the track 'Tu Meri Zindagi Hai' from the 1990 film 'Aashiqui'. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, the video also features Aisha Sharma.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:05 pm on 23 Sep
Riteish Deshmukh's 'Banjo' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
The Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starrer 'Banjo', which released on Friday "has no redeeming features", wrote The Indian Express. "There is a lot to like" in the film, said Hindustan Times. India Today wrote that the film "lets down the instrument, its culture and the people". It has been rated 0.5/5(The Indian Express), 3/5(Hindustan Times) and 1/5(India Today).
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:31 pm on 23 Sep
Trailer of Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Sep 2016,Friday
The trailer of the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma starrer romantic drama film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. The film also stars Fawad Khan in a special role and Shah Rukh Khan in a cameo appearance. Written and directed by Karan Johar, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:10 pm on 23 Sep
Have made it this far with no skills: Nargis
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Nargis Fakhri, while opening up on her journey in Bollywood said that she feels "blessed to have made it this far with no skills, no knowledge, no family" and "without sacrificing" her morals. The actress also said that she feels "limited" by Bollywood as she is "not fluent in Hindi" and that she might choose another career over acting.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:54 pm on 22 Sep
Ranveer suitable for biopic on my father: Sonakshi
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that Ranveer Singh would be "suitable" to portray her father Shatrughan Sinha if a biopic is made on him, as Ranveer can match Sinha's "energy and personality". "That would be honest and very interesting to watch because I have worked with him in 'Lootera' and he has proved it time and again," added Sonakshi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:42 pm on 22 Sep
Brad Pitt investigated over child abuse: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
According to reports, Brad Pitt is being investigated over allegations that he was physically and verbally abusive to his children. Sources claim that the incident took place on a flight last Wednesday when Pitt was drunk. Angelina, who filed for a divorce on Monday, has sought full physical custody of their six children, requesting that Pitt gets only visitation rights.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:41 pm on 22 Sep
'Darkhaast' new song from Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
A new song titled 'Darkhaast' from Ajay Devgn's upcoming action thriller film 'Shivaay' has been released. The song, featuring Devgn and actress Erika Kaar, has been composed by Mithoon with vocals by Arijit Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan. Sayeed Quadri has written the lyrics of the song. Directed by Devgn and also starring Sayyeshaa Saigal, 'Shivaay' will release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:31 pm on 22 Sep
Neeraj Pandey responds to Gambhir's comment on biopic
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Responding to cricketer Gautam Gambhir's statement that he "does not believe" in biopics on cricketers, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has said that filmmakers "need to talk about everything". "Films are made on stories... If the story is worth telling, then you can play anything," added Pandey, whose upcoming biopic on cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:50 pm on 22 Sep
Salman, Katrina feature in ad for 'Splash Fashion'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actors Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif have featured in an advertisement for the fashion retailer 'Splash' for its Autumn Winter 2016 collection. The Dubai-based brand is the largest fashion retailer in the Middle East. This is the first time that Salman and Katrina have appeared in a television commercial together.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:48 pm on 22 Sep
Hollywood actors urge Americans to vote
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Several Hollywood actors have released a video called 'Save the Day' urging Americans to vote in the upcoming US presidential elections this November. The three-minute video features actors like Robert Downey Jr, and Scarlett Johansson, who describe the elections as a "tipping point" for the world and joke that actor Mark Ruffalo will appear naked in his next film.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:45 pm on 22 Sep
Priyanka defeats Fallon in apple-bobbing contest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Priyanka Chopra, who made her second appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' defeated the talk show's host in an 'apple-bobbing contest' on the show. The game involved the two of them picking up apples from a tub of water using only their mouths. Priyanka had earlier defeated Fallon in a chicken wing eating contest on the show.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:42 pm on 22 Sep
'Visaaranai' is India's official entry to Oscars 2017
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Tamil film 'Visaaranai' is India's official entry to Academy Awards 2017 in the Foreign Language Film category. Featuring Dinesh, Anandhi and Aadukalam Murugadoss in the lead roles, the film focuses on corruption and police brutality. Directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Dhanush, 'Visaaranai' won three National Awards this year, including the best Tamil film award.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:19 pm on 22 Sep
Marion denies rumoured affair with Brad Pitt
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Marion Cotillard took to Instagram to deny reports about her romantic affair with actor Brad Pitt. She also confirmed that she is expecting her second child with partner Guillaume Canet. "Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment," added Marion.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:12 pm on 22 Sep
'Tu Zaroorat Nahi Tu Zaroori Hai' from 'Fuddu' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
'Tu Zaroorat Nahi Tu Zaroori Hai', a new song featuring Sharman Joshi and Sunny Leone from the upcoming Sunil Subramani-directorial 'Fuddu' has been released. The song has been composed by Sumeet Bellary and sung by Gandharv Sachdev and Shreya Ghoshal, with voiceover by Ranbir Kapoor and lyrics by Satya Khare. The film stars Shubham and Swati Kapoor in lead roles.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:46 pm on 22 Sep
'Rock On' team makes documentary on film's journey
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
The team of Farhan Akhtar's upcoming film 'Rock On 2' has shot a documentary called 'Rock On Revisited', which depicts the journey from the first instalment 'Rock On' (2008), to the sequel. It features the cast, producer and music directors of the film sharing their experiences. The release date for the documentary has not been decided yet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:34 pm on 22 Sep
Trailer of Charlie Day's 'Fist Fight' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Charlie Day and Ice Cube starrer 'Fist Fight' has been released. A comedy, the film revolves around two high school teachers who prepare to solve their differences the "hard way". Directed by Richie Keen, the film also stars Christina Hendricks, Dennis Haysbert and Tracy Morgan. It is scheduled to release on February 17, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:30 pm on 22 Sep
Madame Tussauds separates wax figures of Pitt, Jolie
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
The wax figures of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been kept separately at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in London, following the news of their divorce. The couple's wax figures were unveiled in 2013 to mark Pitt's 50th birthday. In the picture, a wax statue of 'Twilight' actor Robert Pattinson is seen placed between Brad and Angelina's statues.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 am on 22 Sep
Vishal Dadlani apologises to Jain monk Tarun Sagar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday
Music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani has apologised to Jain monk Tarun Sagar at his ashram in Chandigarh. As per reports, the monk asked the composer to hold his ears and ask for forgiveness and Dadlani followed instructions, while repeating after him, "Main kaan pakadke maafi maangta hoon!" Earlier, Dadlani had called Sagar's speech in the Haryana Assembly a 'Monkery of Democracy'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 22 Sep
Trailer of film on Bruce Lee released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of 'Birth of the Dragon', the American film based on a true story from actor and martial artist Bruce Lee's life, has been released. It stars Philip Ng as Lee, who challenges Shaolin Master Wong Jack Man, played by Xia Yu, in 1965 in San Francisco. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:49 pm on 21 Sep
Preity speaks at Social Good Summit in New York
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Preity Zinta was part of the Social Good Summit in New York, where she spoke about gender equality. The 41-year-old actress shared pictures from the event while tweeting, "Rain in New York cannot dampen our spirits at the #socialgoodsummit2016 #UN #2030Now #Genderequality." The summit is a conference on the impact of technology and new media on social good initiatives.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:14 pm on 21 Sep
Undeniable that Hollywood is racist: Radcliffe
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has said that it is "pretty undeniable" that Hollywood is racist. "We like to think of ourselves as being a very, very progressive industry, but we have been lagging behind in all kinds of areas," said the 27-year-old actor. Radcliffe was responding to a question on the lack of diversity in the nominations for the Oscars 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 pm on 21 Sep
Navjot Singh Sidhu quits 'The Kapil Sharma Show'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Politician and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has quit the comedy show 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur said, "Sidhu will now completely focus on Punjab politics... that is why he has recorded all the shows till 30th September and has said goodbye to the cast." Sidhu was known for catchphrases like 'Thoko taali', used in the show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:38 pm on 21 Sep
Aniston calls Brad-Angelina divorce 'karma': Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Jennifer Aniston has referred to the divorce of her ex-husband Brad Pitt with his current wife Angelina Jolie as 'karma'. She reportedly admitted to feeling 'sort of satisfied' about the split and commented that it was 'just a matter of time'. Brad and Aniston separated in 2005 as the actor allegedly left her for Angelina.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:22 pm on 21 Sep
Priyanka, Chris Martin part of event in NY: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra will reportedly appear with 'Coldplay' vocalist Chris Martin at an event in New York on September 23. As per reports, BJP MP Poonam Mahajan will be part of this event while a video featuring Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will also be screened. Important announcements regarding India's 'Global Citizen Festival' will reportedly be made at the event.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:11 pm on 21 Sep
'Banjo Party' song from 'Banjo' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
'Banjo Party', the new song from the Riteish Deshmukh-Nargis Fakhri starrer 'Banjo' has been released. The song has been composed by the music director duo of Vishal-Shekhar, while Vishal Dadlani and Neeti Mohan have sung it. Vishal has also penned the lyrics for the song, along with the film's director Ravi Jadhav. 'Banjo' is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:57 pm on 21 Sep
Oscar-winning filmmaker Curtis Hanson dies at 71
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Curtis Hanson, who won an Oscar for the 1997 film 'L.A. Confidential', has passed away at the age of 71. He is said to have died of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Hanson, known for films like '8 Mile;' and 'Wonder Boys', retired from films as he was reportedly suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 21 Sep
Fawad to star in film produced by Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Fawad Khan will be starring in a film produced by Salman Khan. "We go on floors with Fawad sometime next year. He is locked in," said the film's director Nitin Kakkar. While Kakkar has said that the actress is yet to be cast, he added that the film is an "urbane love story" and "an interesting take on relationships".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:47 pm on 21 Sep
Watching sad films boosts endorphin levels in brain
short by Rini Kapoor / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
According to an Oxford research, watching traumatic films triggers the release of feel-good chemicals, endorphins, also dubbed as "natural painkillers", in the brain. Endorphins increase the level of pain tolerance and enhance feelings of group bonding. The study found, on an average, the pain tolerance level of the test subjects watching a tragic movie increased by 13.1%.
short by Rini Kapoor / 07:29 pm on 21 Sep
Would love to do a biopic on Sakshi Malik: Sonakshi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that she would love to do a biopic on Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik. "Sakshi has admitted that I am powerful and I do the stunts well. If any movie is being made on Sakshi, I would definitely play her character," said Sonakshi, adding that women are doing well in every field.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 21 Sep
Video lists possible reasons behind Brangelina split
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
A video by YouTube channel Inside Edition lists the possible reasons behind Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce. Angelina was reportedly fed up with Brad's anger issues and consumption of alcohol and marijuana. It was also reported that Brad had an affair with actress Marion Cotillard. While Brad has denied substance abuse claims, Marion has denied the affair reports.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 21 Sep
First 'SRK Fandom Awards' to be held for fans
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The fans of actor Shah Rukh Khan are set to compete in the first 'SRK Fandom Awards 2016' organised by the actor's fan club 'SRK Universe'. The promo for the awards ceremony, which will feature categories including 'Best Fan Girl', 'Best Fan Boy' and 'Best Fan Club', has been released. The event will take place in Mumbai on October 31.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:36 pm on 21 Sep
Salim Khan slams Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Scriptwriter Salim Khan has slammed Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir's Uri town. Khan tweeted, "Beg your pardon Mr Sharif, If people those who gave you your name knew what your characteristics would be, they would have named you Be-Nawaz Sharif." He also wrote that it is "ironic" that Sharif is "complaining about India".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:06 pm on 21 Sep
'Har Gully Mein Dhoni Hai' song released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
A new song titled 'Har Gully Mein Dhoni Hai' from the biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' starring Sushant Singh Rajput, has been released. The song has been composed and sung by Rochak Kohli with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and also starring Kiara Advani and Disha Patani, the film will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:59 pm on 21 Sep
Kareena Kapoor has 6 films in ₹100 crore club
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has six films that have grossed ₹100 crore, which include 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Singham Returns', 'Bodyguard', 'Ra.One', 'Golmaal 3', and '3 Idiots'. The highest for any Bollywood actress, she shares the feat with Deepika Padukone. The actress, who turned 36 on Wednesday, made her acting debut in the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer 'Refugee', 16 years ago.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:26 pm on 21 Sep
Angelina has unleashed hell with public divorce: Pitt
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Brad Pitt, while reacting to wife Angelina Jolie filing a divorce from him said that she has "unleashed hell" as her act could put their six children at risk at the hands of the media. “I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids," Pitt was quoted as saying.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:25 pm on 21 Sep
Karisma shares childhood pic on Kareena's birthday
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Karisma Kapoor took to Instagram to share a childhood photo with sister Kareena Kapoor on the occasion of Kareena's 36th birthday on Wednesday, captioning the photo as "Sister Sister". Kareena has revealed that she will celebrate her birthday "with family and close friends like every year''. "I will eat lots of food and just relax,” she added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:50 pm on 21 Sep
Top heroines Deepika, Priyanka not star kids: Sonam
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has said that Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, who are the top heroines currently, are not 'star kids' and do not come from the industry. She also revealed that she almost lost out on starring opposite Salman Khan in 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' as he was uncomfortable romancing his close friend Anil Kapoor's daughter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 21 Sep
Johar paid AIB to delete Bulleya post, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Reacting to reports of Karan Johar asking AIB to remove their tweet on 'Bulleya' being copied, a user tweeted, "After paying KRK, now @karanjohar has paid AIB to delete this post." Another tweet read, "Karan... hosted AIB roast and is a darling of AIB". Meanwhile, a user tweeted, "Army in Lachipura fighting with terrorists & we are tweeting about #AIBCensored".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 21 Sep
Angelina, Brad earned $555 mn since 2004: Forbes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Angelina Jolie and her husband Brad Pitt have collectively earned over $555 million since 2004, when they started dating, according to earning estimates by Forbes. While Angelina has made $239.5 million since 2004, Brad earned $31.5 million alone in 2016. Angelina has now filed for divorce from her husband of two years. Notably, the couple has six children together.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 am on 21 Sep
Freida, Amy Jackson seen at London Fashion Week
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Freida Pinto and Amy Jackson were among the celebrities who attended shows at the ongoing London Fashion Week. While Freida wore a Burberry ensemble while attending the label's show, Amy was spotted wearing a printed outfit from 'Rat and Boa' for Peter Pilotto's show. Model-turned-actress Cara Delevingne also attended Burberry's show, which was inspired by Virginia Woolf's novel 'Orlando'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:41 pm on 20 Sep
Today shall go down as the day love died, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to Angelina Jolie filing for divorce from Brad Pitt, a user tweeted, "Today shall go down as the day love died." Another tweet read, "Don't worry, guys. Angelina's just divorcing Brad Pitt so she can adopt him." Referring to Brad's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, a user tweeted, "Angelina and Brad are getting divorced. Jennifer Anniston wins. 10 points to Gryffindor."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:32 pm on 20 Sep
'Bhansali has to assure Padmavati won't alter history'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Patidar reservation stir leader Hardik Patel has said that filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali "should give assurance of not damaging Rani Padmavati’s image" in his upcoming film 'Padmavati' or face protests against the film. "No director has the right to damage history for entertainment," said Patel. He also threatened to stop the film's release in Rajasthan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:13 pm on 20 Sep
Wearing a tampon: Amy on red carpet outfit at Emmys
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Amy Schumer, when asked who she was wearing on the red carpet of the Emmy Awards, said, "Vivienne Westwood (dress), Tom Ford shoes and an OB tampon." Amy chose the candid comment as her response to the question, which is often asked only to actresses at such events. The 35-year-old actress attended the Emmys with her sister Kim Caramele.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:51 pm on 20 Sep
'Aave Re Hitchki' song from 'Mirzya' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
'Aave Re Hitchki', the new song from the Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya' has been released. The song has been sung by Mame Khan and Shankar Mahadevan and composed by the music director trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. Gulzar has penned the lyrics for the song. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film will release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:45 pm on 20 Sep
DiCaprio invited to visit the Great Barrier Reef
short by Rini Kapoor / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The Australian government has invited Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio to visit the Great Barrier Reef and help in its conservation efforts. This comes after DiCaprio’s comments on the recent bleaching impacts on world's largest coral reef system. Notably, 93% of the reef is affected by bleaching and almost a quarter of its corals are deemed to have died.
short by Rini Kapoor / 09:34 pm on 20 Sep
GOT stars Sophie, Maisie get matching tattoos
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
'Game of Thrones' actress Sophie Turner got a matching tattoo with her co-star Maisie Williams, which reads '07.08.09'. The date is significant for them as it is the day when they landed their roles as onscreen sisters Sansa and Arya Stark in the series. Sophie, who plays the elder sister 'Sansa', revealed her tattoo at this year's Emmy Awards.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:22 pm on 20 Sep
Faced casting couch in Bollywood: Radhika Apte
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Radhika Apte, while revealing that she has faced the casting couch in Bollywood, said that she was once asked if she would be "okay" sleeping with the person who was making a film. "I said you're so funny, you're very funny and I said no I'm not. Ask him to go to hell," said Radhika while describing her response.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:20 pm on 20 Sep
Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow play 'Friends' quiz
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, who played 'Monica Geller' and 'Phoebe Buffay' on the television series 'Friends' played an impromptu quiz based on the series on American game show 'Celebrity Name Game'. During the quiz, Cox had to describe a character, place or connection to the show without saying the answer and Kudrow had to guess what it was.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:18 pm on 20 Sep
Nanu, I will follow this: Navya on Big B's letter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that his granddaughter Navya Naveli reacted positively to the letter he wrote for his granddaughters while saying, "Nanu, I will... follow this." Bachchan further added how his daughter Shweta said that though she has been trying to teach her daughter Navya the same things for years, his letter had an immediate impact.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:13 pm on 20 Sep
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband Brad Pitt citing irreconcilable differences. The actress has reportedly requested for physical custody of the couple's six children while only allowing Brad to have joint legal custody and visitation rights. The couple, who got married two years ago, has been together since 2004.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:47 pm on 20 Sep
'Bulleya copied from Papa Roach's Last Resort'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, 'Bulleya' the new track from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', composed by Pritam, is a copy of the song 'Last Resort' by the rock band Papa Roach. "Pritam da can't compose a single track without copying. Awesome lyrics and vocals but copied," tweeted a user. Further, Karan Johar reportedly asked AIB to remove their tweet on this issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:42 pm on 20 Sep
Trailer of Lawrence, Pratt's 'Passengers' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt starrer romantic science fiction film 'Passengers' was released on Tuesday. The film revolves around Aurora and Jim, two passengers onboard a spaceship when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them up 90 years before they reach their destination. Directed by Morten Tyldum, the film is scheduled to release on December 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:35 pm on 20 Sep
Trailer of Bajpayee, Kher's 'Saat Uchakkey' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon and Anupam Kher starrer 'Saat Uchakkey' has been released. The film marks the debut of Ayushmann Khurrana's brother Aparshakti Khurrana and has been described by its makers as "the most quirky film of the year". Directed by Sanjeev Sharma, the film is scheduled to release on October 14.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:12 pm on 20 Sep
Married not branded: Twinkle on not changing surname
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Twinkle Khanna has said that she will retain her surname Khanna and not adopt her husband Akshay Kumar's surname as she is "married not branded". "A lot of people bring this up... Khanna it will always be," tweeted Twinkle. She was responding to a person who continuously tweeted, "Why Twinkle Khanna now you are Kumar, got it?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:02 pm on 20 Sep
'America will hate me after watching Baywatch'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra while talking about her negative role as the character 'Victoria Leeds' in the upcoming film 'Baywatch' said that America is going to hate her after watching the film. Priyanka added, "Zac and The Rock? I’m so mean to them and they’re like the people’s champion and the people’s prince and… it’s not going to be fun!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:29 pm on 20 Sep
Paper Boat releases animated short film
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Beverage brand 'Paper Boat' has released an animated advertisement film titled 'Hope, the Boat', which aims to 'instil a spirit of optimism' among its consumers. It is reportedly India's first 3D animated short film and took nearly 75 days to make. The film has been directed by Dhruv Sachdeva and Clifford Afonso, with the sound score composed by Aradhana Mathews.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:24 pm on 20 Sep
Jim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend's death
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Jim Carrey was sued on Monday for allegedly procuring drugs under a fake name for his ex-girlfriend Cathriona White, who died of an overdose last year. The lawsuit has been filed by White's estranged husband, who alleges that Carrey tried to hide his involvement after White's death. The lawsuit also seeks reimbursement for funeral expenses and attorney fees.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:14 pm on 20 Sep
'Ranbir is a superstar even if he gives 25 flops'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has said that her cousin Ranbir Kapoor is a "superstar" and "the best actor till date" even if he gives "25 flop or hit films". "I don’t like the fact when people say 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' will bring back Ranbir (on track)... [E]verybody has hits and flops…even I have had flop films," added Kareena.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:55 pm on 20 Sep
Sunny Leone to star in 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Sunny Leone is set to star on comedy television series 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai', which airs on the channel &TV. She will be seen playing herself on the show, where she will appear with the director of her film to search for the film's hero. The show will mark Sunny's debut on television.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:44 pm on 20 Sep
Jiah's hanging was staged: British forensic expert
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
A British forensic expert hired by late actress Jiah Khan's mother Rabia has said in his report that Khan's hanging was "staged". The forensic expert's report is in contradiction with the conclusions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which had pronounced her death as suicide. The latest findings will reportedly be taken into account by the court.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:39 pm on 20 Sep
Katju is right, don't have anything in my head: Big B
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju's statement about the actor having nothing in his head is true. Katju had earlier criticised Bachchan by saying, "Apart from being a good actor, what is there...? Has he any scientific ideas for solving the country’s massive problems?" Bachchan and Katju studied in the same school in Allahabad.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 20 Sep
A Billion Colour Story picked for London Film Fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Producer and director N Padmakumar’s debut film 'A Billion Colour Story' has been selected for the upcoming 60th edition of BFI London Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival. The film is a contemporary narrative of a father-son relationship and has been co-produced by veteran actor-director Satish Kaushik. However, the film will premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 20 Sep
Never said Eminem is not the greatest: Badshah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Rapper Badshah, in order to clarify a recent media report which misquoted him by writing that he does not find Eminem's music special, tweeted he never said Eminem is not the greatest. "[W]hat i meant to say was that I don't relate to Eminem," tweeted Badshah while sharing his tweet from 2013 which said, "Eminem is the god of rap."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:33 pm on 19 Sep
Bipasha shares pic of her footwear collection
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Bipasha Basu has shared a picture of her footwear collection on the photo sharing app Instagram. The 37-year-old actress captioned the picture, "Footwear. My house is being swallowed by Heels. Cleaning." Bipasha along with Malaika Arora Khan and Sussanne Khan curates and styles shoes, home decor, clothing and accessories for the fashion brand 'The Label Life'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:12 pm on 19 Sep
'Salman in film on India's 1983 World Cup win'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan and filmmaker Kabir Khan will be working together in a film based on India's 1983 World Cup victory. Salman has worked with Kabir in 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' while he is still shooting for their upcoming film 'Tubelight'. Kabir is reportedly considered like a family member by Salman Khan's family.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:58 pm on 19 Sep
Matt Damon mocks Jimmy Kimmel after Emmys loss
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Matt Damon mocked Emmy Awards 2016 host Jimmy Kimmel for his show losing the Emmy Award for Best Variety Talk Series to HBO’s 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver'. "I'm sorry. I mean, you lost, and now you've gotta stand out here for the rest of the night," joked Damon while referring to Kimmel's role as the event's host.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:14 pm on 19 Sep
Video shows Shah Rukh Khan in scuffle with fan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
A video showing actor Shah Rukh Khan allegedly in a scuffle with a fan during his shoot in Turkey has emerged online. The actor looks angry even as his bodyguards are shown pushing away someone in the crowd. In the past, SRK was banned by the Mumbai Cricket Association from the Wankhede stadium for misbehaving with security personnel.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:58 pm on 19 Sep
Priyanka, Hiddleston flirt, exchange numbers: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra and actor Tom Hiddleston, who were co-presenters at the Emmy Awards this year, were reportedly flirting with each other at the after-party and even exchanged numbers. As per reports, they were holding hands and Priyanka adjusted his bow tie for him. Notably, Hiddleston and singer Taylor Swift are said to have broken up recently.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:55 pm on 19 Sep
My son lives on in all of you: Paul's mother to fans
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Cheryl Walker, the mother of late actor Paul Walker, has thanked his fans while saying, "My son lives on in all of you." Vin Diesel went live on Facebook along with Cheryl during a fundraiser for Walker's 'Reach Out Worldwide' charity. She added, "It (the charity) makes his work continue here on Earth and I know he’s watching over us."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:47 pm on 19 Sep
Saddened to hear of cowardly attack in Uri: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Riteish Deshmukh, Randeep Hooda, Shekhar Kapur and Madhur Bhandarkar offered condolences to the families of soldiers martyred during the Uri attack. "Saddened to hear of the cowardly attack in Uri. Prayers for the families of our martyred soldiers," tweeted SRK while Randeep wrote, "This is really sad and an attack on the state."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:37 pm on 19 Sep
Red carpet looks from Emmy Awards 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Celebrities including Priyanka Chopra, Emilia Clarke, Sofia Vergara and Sophie Turner attended the 68th Emmy Awards 2016 in designer wear, ranging from Jason Wu to Versace. 'Game of Thrones' actress Emilia wore a beige sparkly gown from Atelier Versace while Priyanka was seen in a red Jason Wu gown. Meanwhile, Sofia Vergara also chose to wear an Atelier Versace gown.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:05 pm on 19 Sep
'La La Land' wins People’s Choice Award at TIFF
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
The Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone starrer 'La La Land' won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2016. The Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman starrer 'Lion' came in second while Mira Nair’s 'Queen of Katwe', starring Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga, ranked third. Meanwhile, the Natalie Portman starrer 'Jackie' won the Platform Prize at TIFF.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:10 pm on 19 Sep
'Bigg Boss 10' to premiere on Oct 16 on Colors
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
The tenth season of the reality television show 'Bigg Boss', hosted by actor Salman Khan, is set to premiere on October 16 on the channel 'Colors' as per a new promo for the show. The tagline for season 10 is "India isse apna hi ghar samjho" (consider this your own house) as common people will also feature as participants.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:30 pm on 19 Sep
Promo for 1st episode of 'Quantico' season 2 out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
The promo for 'Kudove', the first episode of the American television series 'Quantico' season 2, starring Priyanka Chopra, has been released. The actress returns as the character 'Alex Parrish' but in this season she will be part of the CIA and not the FBI. The new season will air on September 25 on the channel 'ABC' in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 19 Sep
Shahid, Mira name their daughter Misha
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor have named their daughter 'Misha', which is said to be a mix of their first names. The actor tweeted, "Misha Kapoor makes it impossible for daddy to go anywhere. #obsesseddaddylife." Misha, who was born on August 26, is the first child of Shahid and Mira.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 19 Sep
Charlie Chaplin was banned by the US in 1952
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Charlie Chaplin was forbidden from re-entering the US on September 19, 1952, while he was travelling to England, due to his association with 'communist organisations'. The comedian visited the US twenty years later in 1972 to accept an honorary Oscar Award. Notably, the US was engaged in an ideological 'Cold War' against the communist Soviet Union at that time.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:10 pm on 19 Sep
Priyanka attends 68th Emmy Awards as presenter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra attended the 68th Emmy Awards as a presenter wearing a Jason Wu red gown. Ahead of her red carpet appearance, when asked if she was nervous, Priyanka said, “No nerves, only for the heat outside, can’t wait to get inside air-conditioning... I am conserving my energy." Priyanka and Tom Hiddleston presented the award to director Susanne Bier.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 19 Sep
Had my first kiss when I was 13: Varun Dhawan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Varun Dhawan while speaking at the Mind Rocks Youth Summit 2016, revealed that he had his first kiss at age 13. "[S]he was a year younger than me. It was at the back of her building," said Varun. He also talked about his ex-girlfriend in college who cheated on him while adding, "I think I... wanted to experience heartbreak."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:41 pm on 19 Sep
GoT sets record for most Emmys won by fictional series
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
American television series 'Game of Thrones' has broken the record for the highest number of Emmy Awards won by any fictional series, with a total of 38 Emmys. The show, which overtook the previous title holder 'Frasier', won three main awards at the 68th Emmy Awards on Sunday. GoT also won 9 creative Emmys at a ceremony held last week.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:19 pm on 19 Sep
GoT named best drama series at 2016 Emmy Awards
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
American show 'Game of Thrones' was named Outstanding Drama Series at the 68th Emmy Awards on Sunday. 'Veep' won the Outstanding Comedy Series award, while 'Sherlock: The Abominable Bride' was named Best Television Movie. While Rami Malek was named Best Actor in a Drama Series for 'Mr Robot', Tatiana Maslany won the best actress award for drama series 'Orphan Black'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:03 pm on 19 Sep
Ranveer as college topper in Head & Shoulders ad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Ranveer Singh has starred as 'The College Topper' in a new advertisement​ for the shampoo brand 'Head & Shoulders'. Another ad featuring Ranveer as 'The Majnu' has also been released. The series of ad films have been directed by Farah Khan and stars Ranveer as four different types of boys in a college.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 19 Sep
DiCaprio unveils free tool to monitor illegal fishing
short by Rini Kapoor / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio recently unveiled a satellite-based surveillance system to spy on illegal fishing, called the Global Fishing Watch, which was developed by his nature conservancy-focussed foundation and Google. It allows anyone to track the activities of fishing vessels in the oceans, and illegal fishing activities which reportedly accounts for 35% of the global wild marine catch.
short by Rini Kapoor / 10:58 pm on 18 Sep
I want to be vacuum cleaner: Deepika on superpower
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Deepika Padukone has said that if given a superpower, she would choose to be a vacuum cleaner, even though it is a "bizarre" choice, to "just suck out all the dirt". The actress, who went live on Facebook, said, "[I]t annoys me when I see like litter" while adding that she enjoys doing her laundry or cleaning her apartment.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:23 pm on 18 Sep
Kit Harington in new COD: Infinite Warfare trailer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Kit Harington, known for playing 'Jon Snow' in HBO series 'Game of Thrones', has featured in the new trailer for the video game 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'. The story trailer for the thirteenth COD game shows Harington as the leader of the 'Settlement Defense Front'. The PC and console versions of the game will release on November 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:34 pm on 18 Sep
Amitabh Bachchan recites Rihanna's song 'Work'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has recited the song 'Work' by Rihanna featuring rapper Drake. Bachchan said, "I don't know what it means but it is spelt W-E-R-K. So it's werk, werk, werk." In the video, the 73-year-old actor recites lyrics from the song including, "He say me have to... Work, work, work, work, work, work!..." and "Dry!... Me a desert him".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:18 pm on 18 Sep
Kangana Ranaut shows off her toned abs at event
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has flaunted her toned abs at an event in New Delhi. Speaking candidly, Kangana said, "I am not concerned what people say behind my back. My life is just about me. I am not concerned about what’s happening behind my back. I prefer to look ahead." The 29-year-old actress also danced with some audience members.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:11 pm on 18 Sep
'Mughal-e-Azam' being adapted into live musical
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker and stage director Feroz Abbas Khan has adapted the 1960 film 'Mughal-e-Azam', which starred Madhubala and Dilip Kumar and was directed by K Asif, into a live musical. Feroz said that no known faces had been cast as the play's format required actors who could sing and attend extended rehearsals. The musical will premiere in Mumbai on October 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 18 Sep
Used to clean houses as student in London: Kalki
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Kalki Koechlin has revealed that she used to clean houses and was even a waitress when she was working part-time while studying in London. Kalki has featured in the video 'Tripping With Kalki', where she talks about travelling solo while also sharing tips on how to travel​ alone especially when you are a solo female traveller.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:31 pm on 18 Sep
'Embarrassed when foreigners call India land of rape'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that he feels embarrassed when he is travelling abroad and foreigners refer to India as a "land of rape" and a "third world" or developing country. "The aim behind making ‘Pink’ was to send its message as strongly as possible. I want people outside to recognise what is happening (in India)," said Bachchan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:16 pm on 18 Sep
Honey Singh, Badshah not real rappers: Baba Sehgal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Rapper Baba Sehgal, whose songs include 'Aloo Ka Paratha', has said that Yo Yo Honey Singh and Badshah are not real rappers. Sehgal said that their music cannot be classified as rap "because rap is not always about girls or parties". He added, "What they are making caters to film music. They aren’t writing songs that they are... inspired by."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:03 pm on 18 Sep
Took 6,000 selfies on 4 day trip: Kim Kardashian
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Reality television star Kim Kardashian has revealed that she took 6,000 selfies on her recent four-day trip to Mexico. Kim made the confession on her half-sister Kendall Jenner's app. This means that the social media personality took an 1,500 selfies a day on an average, which would imply that she could have taken approximately 62.5 selfies per hour.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 18 Sep
SRK plays table tennis on sets of 'The Ring'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
A video shows actor Shah Rukh Khan playing a table tennis match with a Berlin based journalist on the sets of his upcoming film 'The Ring'. Director Imtiaz Ali can be seen observing the match as a spectator. The film also stars actress Anushka Sharma in a lead role and is scheduled to release in August 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:35 pm on 18 Sep
No case filed against me: Kangana on Hrithik row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Kangana Ranaut, when asked about her legal controversy with actor Hrithik Roshan, has said that no case was filed against her. Kangana added, "There was (a) lot of media drama, threats, lot of slut shaming... There was a sudden feminist pressure on me to fight. And talk about the sob story I had. But I didn’t have that."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 18 Sep
Video shows Sushant's transformation into Dhoni
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
A new behind-the-scenes video shows actor Sushant Singh Rajput's transformation into cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the upcoming biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'. Titled 'Dhoni Through The Years', the video shows footage of the film's make-up, hair and costume team working on Sushant to make him resemble Dhoni. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:41 pm on 18 Sep
Salman, Virat to feature in music video: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli will reportedly feature in a music video by Belgian disc jockey duo Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike. "We are working on a project that’ll integrate what India is known for — films, music and sports... Salman and Virat have shown support for our music," the Belgian duo was quoted as saying.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:06 pm on 18 Sep
10k free tickets announced for Coldplay concert
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Community forum 'Global Citizen' has announced 10,000 free tickets that will be given out for its upcoming festival in India, featuring British rock band 'Coldplay'. The tickets can be won by signing up on the forum's website and 'taking actions' for social change. A minimum of 16 points are required to be eligible for the draw.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:49 pm on 18 Sep
'Playing an uneducated, infertile woman in Parched'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Radhika Apte has revealed that she portrays the character of an uneducated and infertile village woman in her upcoming film 'Parched'. "It is about a girl called Lajjo who is uneducated and marries at a very early age. She thinks the sole purpose of her life is giving her husband a child," said Radhika while talking about her character.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:00 pm on 18 Sep
FTII restricts entry of journos inside campus
short by Tarun Khanna / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has restricted the entry of journalists inside its campus over an incident where a woman journalist was allegedly found inside the boys’ hostel. The directive, however, goes against FTII's Visitors’ Policy, which allows journalists to enter after completing the security process. Meanwhile, FTII Chairman Gajendra Chauhan has defended the decision.
short by Tarun Khanna / 11:07 am on 18 Sep
WB to confer 'Banga Bibhushan' to Lata Mangeshkar
short by Ankur Vyas / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
To honour legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's contributions to Bengali songs, the West Bengal government will confer this year's 'Banga Bibhushan' on her. "Lata Mangeshkar has sung innumerable memorable Bengali songs," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Adding that the award will be conferred to Mangeshkar after the Durga Puja, Banerjee said, the singer has agreed to accept the award.
short by Ankur Vyas / 10:27 am on 18 Sep
Divorce talks with Ashwin on: Soundarya Rajinikanth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Rajinikanth's second daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth has said that "divorce talks are on" while confirming that she has been separated for over a year with her industrialist husband Ashwin Ramkumar. "I request all to respect my family's privacy," tweeted Soundarya. She married Ashwin in 2010 and the two have a one-year-old son Ved.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 18 Sep
Absolute dearth of roles for women: Radcliffe
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has said that there is an "absolute dearth of roles for women" in the film industry but there are always "amazing male characters". Speaking on feminism, Radcliffe said, "It's sad that people are having to come out as feminist." He clarified this by saying that by this point, he hoped that people assumed he was a feminist.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:19 pm on 17 Sep
Vivek's firm to build 5 lakh low-cost housing units
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Vivek Oberoi's firm is set to build 5 lakh low-cost housing units by the end of this year. The project aims to provide housing facilities to low-income people. The actor said that his inspiration for the project was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Housing for All by 2022’ vision while adding that profit-earning is not the motive behind the project.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:49 pm on 17 Sep
Arpita shares pic of Salman, Ahil and Aayush
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Arpita Khan Sharma has shared a picture on Instagram of her brother Salman Khan playing with her son Ahil. The 5-month-old baby can be seen being held by his father Aayush Sharma. "My life in one frame, My brother, My husband, My son. My strength, My weakness, My happiness. My world blessed with the best," Arpita captioned the photo.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:27 pm on 17 Sep
Vir Das stars in NACHO- The Indian MANthem video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Comedian Vir Das has featured in a new video titled 'Nacho- The Indian MANthem', which urges Indian men to shrug off their awkwardness and dance freely. Vir can be seen imitating dance moves of various men from different walks of life. The video, which features his band 'Alien Chutney', also shows Vir reproducing dance moves from 'Single Ladies' by Beyoncé.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 17 Sep
Stand-alone sequel to 'Superman' film confirmed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
A new stand-alone sequel to the 'Superman' film series has been confirmed by the manager of actor Henry Cavill, who currently portrays the character of 'Clark Kent' or 'Superman'. The sequel is in "active development", said Cavill's manager. The last stand-alone 'Superman' film was the 2013 film 'Man of Steel', which was Cavill's first appearance​ as the superhero.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:39 pm on 17 Sep
Shahid served notice over mosquito breeding spots
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has been served a notice by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after mosquito breeding spots were found in Kapoor's private swimming pool. The inspection was done after Vidya Balan, who stays in the same apartment complex was diagnosed with dengue. "Shahid is concerned about the findings... Specially so with the presence of a newborn baby," said Shahid's spokesperson.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:13 pm on 17 Sep
Sushant imitates Dhoni's 'helicopter shot'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Sushant Singh Rajput, who will be portraying Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' imitated the cricketer's iconic 'helicopter shot' at a recent event. The actor also acted out Dhoni's winning six at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Sushant added that he had to train for 13 months to "become Dhoni".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:09 pm on 17 Sep
'Parched' to be archived at Oscar library
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
The script of Radhika Apte's 'Parched' will be archived at the Margaret Herrick Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The library is a research collection devoted to the history and development of the motion picture as an art form and an industry. "One more reason to be proud of Parched," tweeted Ajay Devgn, the film's producer.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:39 pm on 17 Sep
Vir Das 1st Indian to get own Netflix comedy special
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor-comedian Vir Das has become the first Indian comedian to have his own 'Netflix Original' comedy special, which will be streamed in over 100 countries. The streaming platform had earlier produced a select number of ‘Netflix Original’ comedy specials with comedians including Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari and Russell Peters. Das' comedy special will reportedly be filmed in Delhi soon.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:23 pm on 17 Sep
Mel Gibson expecting 9th child with girlfriend
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
American actor-filmmaker Mel Gibson is expecting his ninth child with his 26-year-old girlfriend Rosalind Ross. The 60-year old actor has seven children with ex-wife Robyn Moore and a daughter with former girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. Ross, who is a writer and a former equestrian vaulter, is a decade younger than Gibson's eldest child Hannah Gibson, who is 36.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:34 pm on 17 Sep
GTA 5 had broken 6 records within 20 days of release
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Released on 17 September 2013, action-adventure videogame Grand Theft Auto 5 broke six world records within 20 days of its introduction, including that for the fastest entertainment property to gross $1 billion. The game generated revenue of $1 billion in sales after just three days of its release, breaking the record previously held by the Call of Duty videogame series.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:30 pm on 17 Sep
Sanjay Dutt to play army officer in 'Torbaaz'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Sanjay Dutt will portray the role of an army officer in filmmaker Girish Malik's upcoming film titled 'Torbaaz'. The film is based in Afghanistan and is a story about child suicide bombers of the country. "I am keen to be a part of films that are highly content driven," said Dutt. The film's shooting will reportedly begin by 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:11 pm on 17 Sep
'Yaqeen' 1st song from '31st October' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
'Yaqeen', the first song from the Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das starrer '31st October' has been released. The song has been composed by Vijay Verma and sung by Mohammed Salamat with lyrics by Mehboob. Directed by Shivaji Lotan Patil, the film, which focuses on the aftermath of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, will release on October 7.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:43 pm on 17 Sep
Why do we never ask a man about his virginity: Big B
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan while speaking on gender equality has questioned why a man is never asked about his virginity. "[W]hen you ask a woman whether she is a virgin or not it is taken as... a wrong doing. And when you ask... a man, it adds an exclamation mark like he has done something to be proud of," added Bachchan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:28 pm on 17 Sep
I am not ashamed of my body: Radhika Apte
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress Radhika Apte has said that the nude scene from 'Parched', which features her and Adil Hussain does not "bother" her "at all" as she is not "ashamed" of her body. "[My body] is the one tool I use as a performer. I had no apprehensions doing bold scenes... I am very comfortable with my body," added Apte.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:00 pm on 17 Sep
21st Century Fox sues Netflix for poaching employees
short by Vani Vivek / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Rupert Murdoch-founded mass media corporation 21st Century Fox on Friday filed a lawsuit against video-streaming platform Netflix, accusing the company of illegally hiring two of its executives who were under contract. Fox claims Netflix ran "a brazen campaign to unlawfully target...valuable Fox executives". Under the lawsuit, Fox is seeking compensatory and punitive damages from Netflix.
short by Vani Vivek / 04:56 pm on 17 Sep
Unilever may buy Jessica Alba's startup for over $1 bn
short by Pragya Swastik / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Consumer goods major Unilever is reportedly in talks to buy Honest Company, a startup co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, for more than $1 billion. The startup, founded five years ago in LA, was reportedly valued at $1.7 billion when it raised $100 million in financing last year. Honest Company sells natural and organic household cleaning goods.
short by Pragya Swastik / 02:09 pm on 17 Sep
'Judwaa 2' to release on September 29, 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
The release date of the Varun Dhawan starrer 'Judwaa 2' has been announced as September 29, 2017. Varun's father David Dhawan will be returning as the director for the film, which is a sequel to the 1997 film 'Judwaa'. Earlier, reports emerged that Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor would star opposite Varun, who will be seen in a double role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 17 Sep
Vogue's first TV show to feature Deepika, Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday
Vogue India is launching its first television show 'Vogue BFFs', which will feature Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Kajol, Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor among others. The show pairs off the celebrities with their 'best friends'. For instance, Kareena appears with fashion designer Manish Malhotra for an episode. The talk show will air on September 24 on 'Colors Infinity'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 17 Sep
Katrina must be busy googling Smita Patil, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Reacting to actress Katrina Kaif being announced as 'Smita Patil Memorial Award' winner, a user tweeted, "#KatrinaKaif must be busy googling #SmitaPatil today!" A user tweeted, "Mummies give more expressions... than Katrina Kaif" while another tweet read, "Katrina Kaif to get Smita Patil award for acting... What next? Rahul Gandhi to get Nobel Peace and KRK to get (an) Oscar?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:24 pm on 16 Sep
Teaser of 'Nocturnal Animals' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The teaser for the Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal starrer 'Nocturnal Animals' has been released. The film, which recently won the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Venice Film Festival, is based on the 1993 novel 'Tony and Susan' by Austin Wright. Written and directed by Tom Ford, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:43 pm on 16 Sep
Actor Bill Murray to bartend in New York this weekend
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Golden Globe-winning actor Bill Murray will be bartending this weekend at the opening of the '21 Greenpoint' restaurant in New York. The restaurant is owned by his son Homer Murray and Syd Silver, both of whom previously owned the restaurant 'River Styx'. Murray once 'impulsively' poured customers tequila shots at a bar in Austin, United States.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:39 pm on 16 Sep
Took me time to become Ziva's friend: Sushant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has said that Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's daughter Ziva is too "cute" and also revealed that it took him "some time to become her friend". "[B]ut I did my best and last time I remember when I went again, she remembered me. So, it's a good thing and I'm improving," added Sushant.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:29 pm on 16 Sep
Padmavati budget to be around ₹190 crore: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
As per reports, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film 'Padmavati' is expected to cost ₹190 crore. While lead actress Deepika Padukone is said to be getting ₹12 crore, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor are reportedly charging around ₹8 crore each. Further, the sets and production cost for the film is expected to cost ₹130 crore to ₹140 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:04 pm on 16 Sep
Pablo Escobar's son lists 28 errors in 'Narcos'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar’s son Sebastian Marroquin has slammed Netflix original series 'Narcos' by pointing out 28 inaccuracies in the show while also calling it ‘insulting’. Marroquin denied that Escobar attacked rival drug lord Gilberto Rodriquez’s daughter at her wedding as was shown in the show. However, the show’s creators have maintained that they never depicted the entire truth.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:12 pm on 16 Sep
Short film on child sexual abuse released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
A short film on child sexual abuse titled '5 'o clock Accidents' has been released by 'Nirman Foundation'. It portrays the sexual abuse faced by a young boy, played by child actor Ayush Khedkar and how he deals with it. The short film has been directed by Ruchir Arun, a graduate from the Film and Television Institute of India.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:52 pm on 16 Sep
Brazil TV star Domingos drowns on set of TV show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Domingos Montagner, a television actor in Brazil, has drowned after swimming in a river, which was close to where he had been filming scenes for the television serial 'Velho Chico'. Ironically, the actor played the role of a farmer who in a scene was shown being shot multiple times and drowning in the same river only to reappear weeks later.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 16 Sep
Shraddha on cover of Femina's October issue
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has featured on the cover of Femina for its October issue. The 29-year-old actress has worn a blue dress for the cover shot while her look is accessorised with a neckpiece and a ring. Shraddha features in the cover story titled 'Shraddha Kapoor On her peaches and cream perfection".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:12 pm on 16 Sep
Big B, Hema sing title song for TV show Baba Kedar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini along with singers Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan, Arijit Singh and Sonu Nigam are among those who sang the title track of the upcoming television show 'Baba Kedar'. An initiative of the Uttarakhand government, the show is a 12-part series that highlights the damage caused by the 2013 floods at the Kedarnath temple.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 16 Sep
Video: Jimmy Fallon ruffles Donald Trump's hair
short by Yash Kumar / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
A minute-long video shows TV show host Jimmy Fallon ruffling US presidential nominee Donald Trump's hair during an interview on Thursday. Asking if he could do something "not presidential", Fallon had asked Trump's permission to mess up his hair while he was just a "civilian". Trump said it would not be an issue with his "hairspray".
short by Yash Kumar / 06:06 pm on 16 Sep
Blake Lively's 'The Shallows' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The Blake Lively starrer 'The Shallows' which released on Friday, "is visually appealing but predictable", wrote The New Indian Express (TNIE). Hindustan Times called the film "a magnificently crafted film, tightly paced, impeccably cut, with tense direction" while Times of India called it "the actress' most daring and challenging role to date". It was rated 3/5 (TNIE) and 3.5/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:00 pm on 16 Sep
Haven't misbehaved with media: Rishi Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has said that he and brother Randhir Kapoor "did not misbehave" with journalists during their family's 'Ganpati visarjan' and that the media has "misinterpreted it". "I feel it is very unfair, what the news channels have shared everywhere... I was behaving like the Mumbai police, trying to monitor the situation," added Rishi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:56 pm on 16 Sep
Teaser of biopic on Anna Hazare released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The teaser for the Shashank Udapurkar starrer 'Anna', a biopic on social activist Anna Hazare, has been released. "[I]t is a mammoth task to present 75 years of his life in a two and half hour film," said Shashank, who has also written and directed the film. Also starring Tanishaa Mukerji and Govind Namdeo, it will release on October 14.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:55 pm on 16 Sep
Emraan Hashmi's 'Raaz Reboot' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Raaz Reboot' which released on Friday is an "unintentionally hilarious" film, wrote India Today. "Raaz Reboot is a tough watch for close to 140 minutes," said Hindustan Times. The Indian Express wrote, "This horror film will leave you shaking, with laughter." The film has been rated 0.5/5(India Today), 1/5(Hindustan Times) and 1.5/5( The Indian Express).
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:43 pm on 16 Sep
Ronaldo only male in top 5 most followed people online
short by Saloni Tandon / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the only male among the top five most followed people online. He has a combined following of about 238 million across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, only behind Taylor Swift, who leads the list with around 246 million followers. Singer Katy Perry is at third place, followed by Selena Gomez and Rihanna.
short by Saloni Tandon / 05:41 pm on 16 Sep
'Fifty Shades Darker' trailer most viewed in 24 hrs
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The trailer of 'Fifty Shades Darker' has become the most viewed trailer in 24 hours, getting 114 million views across all digital platforms, according to Universal. Previously, the title was held by 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', with 112 million views online in 24 hours. Featuring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, 'Fifty Shades Darker' will release on February 10, 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:25 pm on 16 Sep
Teaser of horror film 'Annabelle 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The teaser of the upcoming horror film 'Annabelle 2', a follow up to the 2014 film 'Annabelle', has been released. The film is the fourth instalment in 'The Conjuring' film series as 'Annabelle' was a spinoff of the 2013 film 'The Conjuring'. Directed by David Sandberg, the film is scheduled to release on May 19, 2017 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:12 pm on 16 Sep
Video shows SRK making fun of Deepika's sore throat
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
An old video showing Shah Rukh Khan making fun of Deepika Padukone's sore throat during a promotional event for the 2014 film 'Happy New Year' has surfaced online. Khan is seen asking Deepika to say a dialogue by Amitabh Bachchan. The video also shows Abhishek Bachchan poke fun at Deepika. 
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:58 pm on 16 Sep
Journalist writes open letter to Rishi Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Responding to Rishi Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor hitting media persons during the Kapoor family's 'Ganesh visarjan', a​ journalist has written an open letter to Rishi Kapoor. The letter asks why "so much anger, abuse and violence" was aimed at the media for covering a "public" Ganpati visarjan, while adding that they could have behaved in a "civilised way".
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:18 pm on 16 Sep
Video shows 'Quantico' Season 1 bloopers
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
A new video shows the bloopers from the first season of Priyanka Chopra's American television series 'Quantico'. The video has been posted on the official Twitter handle of 'Quantico'. The second season of 'Quantico', which will see Priyanka as a member of the CIA is set to premiere on television network ABC on September 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:03 pm on 16 Sep
South Park 'reboots US anthem' in season 20 premiere
short by Animesh Choudhary / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Satirical comedy show South Park took a dig on the American anthem controversy in its season 20 premiere episode titled 'Member Berries'. The episode shows the US government hiring director JJ Abrams to write a new national anthem after the Kaepernick controversy, since "he saved Star Wars". It also describes Trump and Clinton as 'Giant Douche' and 'Turd Sandwich' respectively.
short by Animesh Choudhary / 03:24 pm on 16 Sep
Rishi, Randhir hit journalists during Ganesh visarjan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Rishi Kapoor and brother Randhir Kapoor allegedly shoved and hit journalists during the Kapoor family’s 'Ganesh visarjan' in Chembur, Mumbai, on Thursday. Rishi, Randhir and Ranbir Kapoor were seen walking towards Dadar to immerse the idol when a crowd of journalists and fans surrounded them. Another journalist was also pushed away from the car of the actors.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:56 pm on 16 Sep
Amitabh Bachchan's 'Pink' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
The Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Pink' which released on Friday is "a powerful, brave Hindi mainstream film", wrote The Indian Express. "Pink keeps us gripped from all sides," said Hindustan Times. The Times of India wrote, "Pink is a powerful statement on the existing feudal mindset of... India." It has been rated 3.5/5 (The Indian Express), 4/5 (HT) and 4.5/5 (TOI).
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:16 pm on 16 Sep
'Bulleya' song from 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Sep 2016,Friday
'Bulleya', a new song from the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. The sufi love song has been composed by Pritam with vocals by Amit Mishra and Shilpa Rao. The lyrics have been written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Directed by Karan Johar, the film will release on October 28, 2016.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:04 pm on 16 Sep
Agatha Christie book is the world's thickest
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
A book with a collection of all of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories is recognised by the Guinness World Records as the thickest book published. More than a foot thick, the 4,032-pages book weighs 8.04kg, and has 12 novels and 20 short stories. Agatha Christie, the best-selling novelist of all time, was born 126 years ago on September 15, 1890.
short by Sumedha Sehra / 10:00 pm on 15 Sep
Teaser of 'Koi Fariyaad' from 'Tum Bin 2' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
The teaser of the song titled 'Koi Fariyaad' from the upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2' has been released. The film is the sequel to the 2001 romantic drama 'Tum Bin'. Directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati in lead roles, 'Tum Bin 2' is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:11 pm on 15 Sep
Audience faints at screening of horror film at TIFF
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Several audience members fainted during the screening of the French cannibal horror film 'Raw' in the 'Midnight Madness' section at the Toronto International Film Festival. Paramedics had to be called in to attend to the fainted members. The Julia Ducournau-directorial tells the story of a French student's slow transformation into a cannibal.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:58 pm on 15 Sep
₹5,000 Coldplay concert tickets sold out within hours
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Tickets worth ₹5,000 for the upcoming 'Global Citizen Festival' featuring British band 'Coldplay' were sold out within a few hours of ticketing website 'Book My Show' initiating the booking process. The website started the next 'phases' of tickets which were worth ₹7,500-₹15,000, which have been sold out as well. Currently, tickets worth ₹35,000 and above are available on the website.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:41 pm on 15 Sep
Still get sleepless nights before a shot: Amitabh
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has confessed that he still gets "sleepless nights" and "anxiety" before "each shot that needs to be taken''. "Every film is a test, an examination for me... That is the way I would like it to be. Nothing comes easy in life. Certainly not a hard-hitting​ film," added Bachchan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:36 pm on 15 Sep
'PRDP' most watched Hindi film on TV in 2016
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' (2015) was the most watched Bollywood film on television in 2016, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC). The Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer 'Baaghi' took the second spot. 'Baaghi' was reportedly also one of the most downloaded films of 2016 on BitTorrent.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:06 pm on 15 Sep
Doordarshan broadcast India's first soap opera
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
India's first soap opera 'Hum Log' was broadcasted in 1984 by public service broadcaster Doordarshan, which started transmission 57 years ago on September 15, 1959. The channel, which remained the sole television provider till 1975, also broadcasted other famous shows like Malgudi Days, Shaktimaan, The Jungle Book, Mirza Ghalib, Fauji, Vikram aur Betaal and Mahabharat.
short by Sumedha Sehra / 06:48 pm on 15 Sep
Priyanka becomes India's highest paid actress
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Priyanka Chopra has become the highest paid actress of India, having earned $11 million in 12 months till June this year according to Forbes. She has overtaken Deepika Padukone, who according to Forbes, earned $10 million during the same period. Priyanka stands eighth on Forbes' list of highest paid TV actresses in the world.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:38 pm on 15 Sep
Katrina to receive Smita Patil Memorial Award
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Katrina Kaif is set to receive the 'Smita Patil Memorial Award' at the Global Awards ceremony to be held in Mumbai on September 19. The award was instituted by Priyadarshni​ Academy. Actresses including Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra have earlier received the award, which​ is given in recognition of an individual's contribution to the film industry.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:37 pm on 15 Sep
Hrithik was in a state of turmoil last year: Gowariker
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has revealed that actor Hrithik Roshan was in a "state of turmoil" when they had started shooting for 'Mohenjo Daro' last year. "But Hrithik never let that show on the sets. He kept it within himself. There were times when we told him to take a break but he was mentally strong and kept going," added Gowariker.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:15 pm on 15 Sep
Dhoni was very moved by the film: Sushant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has revealed that cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was "very moved" when he saw 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'. "He didn't [say] anything for about good twenty minutes and smiled all through," said Sushant. He also said that Dhoni seemed impressed by the training methods that the actor underwent in order to prepare for the role.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:12 pm on 15 Sep
'Fan', 'Sultan' to be screened at Busan Film Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan' and Salman Khan's 'Sultan' will be screened at the 21st Busan International Film Festival, which will be held from October 6-15. While the Maneesh Sharma-directorial 'Fan' will be screened in the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section, director Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Sultan' will be screened in the 'Open Cinema' section.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:08 pm on 15 Sep
Soha reacts to being mocked for visiting temple
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Soha Ali Khan, who was attacked on social media after she visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar and a Ganpati pandal, said that going to a temple does not make her a "non-Muslim". "Nobody owns me. India being a secular nation, we have to respect all religions and each other’s choices,” added Soha.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 15 Sep
Rakesh Roshan confirms 'Krrish 4'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has confirmed that 'Krrish 4' will release on Christmas 2018. Earlier, Hrithik Roshan, while sharing a picture of Lord Ganesha dressed as 'Krrish' had tweeted, "Ganpati blessings for KRRISH4. Hope everyone is enjoying the festivities". Rakesh later said, "Bappa’s picture... boosted my confidence and inspired me to make the fourth installment."
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:58 pm on 15 Sep
Sofia Vergara world's highest paid TV actress: Forbes
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Sofia Vergara, known for her appearance in 'Modern Family', has been named the highest paid television actress in the world by Forbes, earning $43 million in the last 12 months up to June. With earnings of $24.5 million, 'The Big Bang Theory' actress Kaley Cuoco stood second. Indian-origin Mindy Kaling of 'The Mindy Project' ranked third, having earned $15 million.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:01 pm on 15 Sep
USA: Zee launches Bollywood channel in Spanish
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Mumbai-based Zee Entertainment Enterprise has launched a Spanish-language Bollywood channel 'Zee Mundo' in the US, in an attempt to woo the Hispanic audience, according to an official statement. It is the first such venture by an Indian company in the US, and will be expanded to other Latin American markets in the next few months, Zee added.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 10:01 am on 15 Sep
Actresses' names before Amitabh's in Pink's credits
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
The names of lead actresses have been featured ahead of Amitabh Bachchan's name in the introductory credits for the film 'Pink'. Speaking about this placement of names of actresses beforehand, the film's lead actress Taapsee Pannu tweeted, "A surprise for us as well. Just a small beginning towards a lot of places where women deserve a due."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 15 Sep
Dhoni quizzes Sushant in new promo for biopic
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is seen quizzing actor Sushant Singh Rajput on details about his life in the new promotional video for the upcoming biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'. Titled 'Game on Mahi', the video shows Dhoni and Sushant in a gym. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is scheduled to release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 15 Sep
Jackson ran child sex abuse operation: Wade
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday
Celebrity choreographer Wade Robson has accused late singer Michael Jackson of running the most sophisticated child sex abuse operation 'the world has ever known'. Wade has sued MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures in a new complaint stating that children were invited to Neverland Ranch and molested by the singer. Earlier, Wade claimed that Jackson molested him when he was seven.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 am on 15 Sep
Coldplay donates to Paralympics crowdfunding campaign
short by Saloni Tandon / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Rock band Coldplay and British royal Prince Harry among others have contributed to a crowdfunding campaign, #FillTheSeats, which has bought Paralympic Games tickets for 15,000 Brazil youngsters. The campaign raised $450,000, above its original target of $15,000 for 500 kids. The campaign, supported by the International Paralympic Committee, also got donations from Visa, Samsung and Citibank.
short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 14 Sep
YRF awards ₹10 lakh to paralympian Mariyappan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Yash Raj Films (YRF) has announced a ₹10 lakh cash reward for Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won India's first gold medal at the Rio Paralympics in the Men’s T42 High Jump event. "Every small gesture goes a long way," said YRF’s spokesperson. The company is reportedly planning to present similar cash rewards to all Indian gold medalists at the event.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:45 pm on 14 Sep
'Action-adventure film on Stan Lee to be made'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, 20th Century Fox is planning a film on comic-book writer Stan Lee, who is known for creating Marvel Comics superheroes like Spider-Man, the Hulk and Iron Man. The production house is said to be planning a period action-adventure movie instead of a biopic on Lee. The film will reportedly explore Lee’s life in Hollywood in the 1970s.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:32 pm on 14 Sep
'Mai Ri Mai' song from 'Parched' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
'Mai Ri Mai', the first song from the Radhika Apte, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Surveen Chawla starrer 'Parched' has been released. The song has been composed by Hitesh Sonik and sung by Neeti Mohan and Harshdeep Kaur with lyrics penned by Swanand Kirkire. Directed by Leena Yadav and produced by Ajay Devgn, the film is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:18 pm on 14 Sep
Swam with real sharks for The Shallows: Blake
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Blake Lively has revealed that she swam with sharks for her film 'The Shallows'. "I went cage diving with great white sharks before we started filming... I was very excited to dive but was also terrified of sharks," said Blake. However, she added that it turned out to be a "really cool moment" as sharks are amazing creatures.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 pm on 14 Sep
Phir Kabhi from M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
'Phir Kabhi', the new song from the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' was released on Wednesday. The song has been sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Amaal Mallik. It has been picturised on Sushant and actress Disha Patani as Dhoni's first love interest who died in an accident. The biopic will release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:40 pm on 14 Sep
Teaser of title song of 'Tum Bin 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The teaser for the title song of 'Tum Bin 2' was released on Wednesday. The song is picturised on lead actors Neha Sharma, Aditya Seal and Aashim Gulati. The film is a sequel to the 2001 film 'Tum Bin'. Written and directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:43 pm on 14 Sep
Michelle Obama rejected role in 'The Simpsons'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Michelle Obama, wife of US President Barack Obama, had rejected a role on the animated sitcom 'The Simpsons'. The show's co-creator James L Brooks said, "We tried to get her on “The Simpsons” and we couldn’t. We finally got a note that said “good try,” because we were so aggressive." Michelle was reportedly asked to play herself in an episode.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:12 pm on 14 Sep
Dharamshala Int'l Film Festival to be held in Nov
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The fifth Dharamshala International Film Festival is scheduled to begin on November 3 in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala. The first few films at the four-day festival will include the South Korean drama 'A Korean in Paris' and the Thai film 'The Island Funeral'. The directors of the movies will present their films at the festival and participate in Q&A sessions.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:31 pm on 14 Sep
Biopic on Anna Hazare to release on October 14
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The producers of 'Anna: Kisan Baburao Hazare', a biopic on social activist Anna Hazare, have announced that the film will release on October 14. The film's story starts from Hazare's childhood days and traces his journey through his 'India Against Corruption' movement which led to laws like the RTI and Lokpal legislations. The film stars Shashank Udapurkar and Tanishaa Mukerji.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 14 Sep
Zayn Malik's autobiography to be released in Nov
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Former 'One Direction' singer Zayn Malik is publishing an autobiography titled 'Zayn', which will be released on November 1. The autobiography will feature his thoughts, drawings, photographs as well as explore his 'normal' childhood. Twenty-three-year-old Malik said, "I’m going to show you as much as I can so that you can judge me on my own terms".
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:13 pm on 14 Sep
'Chakora' song from 'Mirzya' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
'Chakora', the new song from the Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya' has been released. The song has been sung by Mame Khan, Shuchismita Das, Akhtar Chinnal and composed by the music director trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy, while Gulzar has written the lyrics. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film will release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:56 pm on 14 Sep
Big B features in 'Ab Samjhauta Nahin' campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has featured in a new campaign called 'Ab Samjhauta Nahin' by Culture Machine's digital channel 'Blush'. The video shows "snippets of regular, everyday statements that a modern Indian makes in a day" and features Amitabh's voice as the voices of the various people featured. The actor says, "A right can never be silenced."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 14 Sep
New ad by 'Streax' features Akshay Kumar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Akshay Kumar has featured in the new advertisement by beauty care brand 'Streax' for its product 'Streax Insta'. The actor can be seen portraying the role of a director in the advertisement. The video shows him taking a shot when he spots the hero. Unhappy with the way he looks, he explains how one can become a 'real hero' .
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:34 pm on 14 Sep
My legs sell 12-15 products in India: Priyanka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that currently, her "legs sell like 12 or 15 products" in India. She explained that she was a tomboy as a teenager. “I had scars, I was always falling on my knees. They were not the prettiest legs in the world, and then I taught myself how to take care of my body," said Priyanka.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:24 pm on 14 Sep
Aamir Khan is my inspiration: Harshvardhan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor, who will make his Bollywood debut with 'Mirzya', has said that Aamir Khan is his inspiration. "Aamir Khan was a very big influence... when my generation was growing up. That time actors were doing so many films at a time... he decided to work more in isolation and focus on one thing at a time," added Harshvardhan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:25 pm on 14 Sep
iOS 10 iMessage update brings Salman Khan stickers
short by Pragya Swastik / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The iOS 10 update for iMessage on iPhone, launched on Tuesday, has come with some localised options for India including actor Salman Khan's stickers 'Being SalMan', featuring his popular gestures and actions. Another set of stickers launched with the update also feature common Indian gestures and slogans like 'namaste', 'tujhse nahi hoga' and 'ai..ai..yo!'
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:01 pm on 14 Sep
Emraan Hashmi's 'Raaz Reboot' leaked online
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Emraan Hashmi's upcoming film 'Raaz Reboot' has been leaked online two days before its release on September 16. The actor took to Twitter requesting people not to watch the film's pirated copy. "I will request you to give the film a fair chance by watching it in theatres. It’s a request, which I think anyone sensible will entertain," wrote Emraan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:13 pm on 14 Sep
Rowling puts luxury yacht on sale for $19.8 mn
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Author JK Rowling has put her luxury yacht named 'Amphitrite' on sale for $19.8 million, a few months after buying it for $29 million. The yacht, which features five rooms and exterior dining, was previously owned by actor Johnny Depp and named 'Vajoliroja' after his former partner Vanessa Paradis. Depp sold the yacht after he married Amber Heard in 2015.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:28 pm on 14 Sep
'Jaago' song from 'Rock On 2' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
'Jaago', the first song from the Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal starrer 'Rock On 2' has been released. The song has been composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. It has been sung by Farhan Akhtar and Siddharth Mahadevan with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar and also starring Shraddha Kapoor, the film will release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:48 pm on 14 Sep
I'll never walk the red carpet again: Miley Cyrus
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Singer Miley Cyrus has said​ that she will never walk a red carpet again. Speaking about her decision, she said, "Why, when people are starving, am I on a carpet that’s red? Because I’m 'important'? Because I’m ‘famous'?" Miley also explained that she does not use 'Snapchat' saying, "I feel like I'll be an old lady that's too held back."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:00 am on 14 Sep
Excerpt from new 'Fifty Shades of Grey' book out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Author EL James has shared an excerpt from her new book, which will be a version of the second book in the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series, 'Fifty Shades Darker' from the male protagonist Christian Grey’s perspective. The author released the excerpt on the birthday of the female protagonist Anastasia Steele on September 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 14 Sep
Alia Bhatt features on Cosmopolitan's Sept cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Alia Bhatt has featured on the cover of 'Cosmopolitan' for its September issue. She is seen wearing a pair of shorts and a shirt from Tommy Hilfiger paired with a Zara choker, Dior rings and a cuff from The Red Box. Alia has featured in the story titled, 'Alia Bhatt On Fashion, FOMO and Why She's Not a Feminist'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 14 Sep
Beyoncé helps backup dancer propose at her concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
A video of singer Beyoncé helping her backup dancer propose to another dancer at her concert in St. Louis has emerged. The singer stopped her performance of 'Single Ladies' midway to allow backup dancer John Silver to propose to dancer Ashley Everett, who is dance captain for Beyoncé. Everett later wrote on Instagram, "It was an absolute dream come true!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:43 pm on 13 Sep
Promo of travel show 'Kalki's Great Escape' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
A promo for 'Kalki's Great Escape', a travel show featuring actress Kalki Koechlin, has been released. The actress goes on a road trip exploring North East India with her father Joel Koechlin, who is a biker and photographer. They covered the entire journey on their Royal Enfield Himalayan bikes. The show will air starting​ September​ 17 on 'Fox Life India'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:31 pm on 13 Sep
FIR against Kapil, Irrfan for illegal construction
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
An FIR has been filed against comedian Kapil Sharma and actor Irrfan Khan over illegal construction in their flats in Goregaon, Mumbai. If convicted, they can face jail term from one month to three years along with a fine of ₹2,000 to ₹5,000. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation claimed that it found major violations in 15 flats in the Goregaon building.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:19 pm on 13 Sep
Trailer of 'Fifty Shades Darker' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer for the Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson starrer 'Fifty Shades Darker' was released today. A sequel to the 2015 erotic romantic drama 'Fifty Shades of Grey', the film also stars Kim Basinger and is based on author EL James' novel of the same name. Directed by James Foley, it is scheduled to release on February 10, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:59 pm on 13 Sep
Hate doing love scenes, it's awkward: Priyanka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she hates doing love scenes as they are "so awkward". "I don't like my own love scenes... With 500 people watching you and it's just you got to make it look real and intimate," said the 34-year-old actress. She also revealed that watching films including 'Titanic', 'Finding Nemo' and 'Star Wars' made her cry.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:28 pm on 13 Sep
Pics from 'The Big Bang Theory' season 10 out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Television network CBS has released pictures from the upcoming 10th season of the American sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'. The season's first episode will reportedly show Penny, portrayed by Kaley Cuoco, and Leonard, played by Johnny Galecki, renewing their wedding vows. The new season is set to premiere on September 19 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:51 pm on 13 Sep
Akshay shares video of flying kite on Ganga banks
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar has shared a video on Twitter of flying a kite from the banks of the river Ganga. "Impromptu kite flying session on the banks of River Ganga... BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Couldn't be happier #simplejoys," tweeted the 49-year-old actor. He is currently shooting in Varanasi for his upcoming film 'Jolly LLB 2'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:21 pm on 13 Sep
'Aamir shoots for Lagaan ride in B'wood theme park'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Aamir Khan has featured in a shoot for a 'Lagaan' theme-based ride, which will be part of a Bollywood theme park in Dubai. The actor will reportedly play the grandson of his character 'Bhuvan' from the 2001 film. Aamir's shoot is said to be part of a special sequence for the ride.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:54 pm on 13 Sep
'Trying to hold one's own among young disturbing'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that it was "a bit disturbing" for him to be a part of the 'Global Citizen' campaign along with younger actors like Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Farhan Akhtar. "They talked about efforts that should be made for the future 15 years to come... which kind of excluded me from it altogether," he added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:45 pm on 13 Sep
Censor Board cuts 16 F-words from 'Raaz Reboot'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Director Vikram Bhatt has said that "thirty-two "F*#& **#" is just too many" for the Censor Board as it cut half of these F-words from a scene in his film 'Raaz Reboot'. Bhatt said, "The logic is that thirty-two "F*#& **#"... cannot be allowed. But why then is sixteen not too many?" The scene shows a possessed girl swearing continuously.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:31 pm on 13 Sep
First look of 'Tiger Zinda Hai' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The first look of the Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Tiger Zinda Hai' was revealed by Yash Raj Films today. It is a sequel to the 2012 film 'Ek Tha Tiger'. While the original film was directed by Kabir Khan, the sequel will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film is set for a Christmas release in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 13 Sep
Milind Soman cycles 180 kms across Assam
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Model-actor Milind Soman cycled from Guwahati to Nagaon in Assam, covering a total distance of 180 kilometres in a day. Soman had earlier completed the 'Ironman' triathlon that consists of a 3.8-kilometre swim, an 180.2-kilometre cycle ride, and 42.2-kilometre run in 15 hours in his first attempt. He is also the brand ambassador of 'Pinkathon', India’s biggest ‘women only’ marathon.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:55 pm on 13 Sep
Parineeti, Sania to appear on Riteish, Sajid's show
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Parineeti Chopra and tennis player Sania Mirza will be the first guests on television show 'Yaaron Ki Baarat', which will be hosted by actor Riteish Deshmukh and filmmaker Sajid Khan. It is said to be a 'light-hearted' show celebrating 'filmi' friendships with fun and games. The show will reportedly go on air in October on television channel Zee TV.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:16 pm on 13 Sep
Teaser of Jamie Dornan's 'Fifty Shades Darker' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The teaser of the Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson starrer 'Fifty Shades Darker', the sequel to the 2015 erotic romantic drama film 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has been released. The film is based on the novel of the same name by author EL James. Directed by James Foley, the film is scheduled to release on February 10, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:31 pm on 13 Sep
New documentary accuses John McAfee of rape, murders
short by Pragya Swastik / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
A new documentary by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nanette Burstein accuses McAfee antivirus maker, John McAfee, of rape of a female business partner and murdering two men. The two murders include killing a Belizian man while another suggests McAfee getting his neighbour killed for poisoning his dogs. McAfee has denied the allegations and accused Burstein of paying locals for fabricated interviews.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:29 pm on 13 Sep
Akshay to play 5 characters in 'Five': Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, actor Akshay Kumar will be seen playing five different characters in filmmaker Omung Kumar's upcoming film 'Five'. The film will reportedly be a psychological thriller. The shooting for the film will start from early next year, reports added. Other details of the film are yet to be revealed.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:16 pm on 13 Sep
Only Mamata Banerjee supported me: Sanjay Dutt
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Sanjay Dutt, who visited West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday, said that she was the "only one" who supported him during 'tough time'. He was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai. Dutt also praised Banerjee for the development initiatives taken by her.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:50 pm on 13 Sep
'Why should a woman walk 10 steps behind her husband'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Amitabh Bachchan, while speaking at the press meet held to announce the launch of 'Global Citizen Festival' in India, questioned why a woman or wife should "walk ten steps behind their husband". "Fifty percent of the strength of our nation should be women. They need their dignity, their presence and honour in our society," added Bachchan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:29 pm on 13 Sep
Priyanka named Hollywood royalty by W magazine
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Priyanka Chopra has featured in 'The New Royals' list of American fashion magazine 'W'. The actress has also featured on the cover of the magazine. As per the magazine, the list is chosen based on achievement and not on birthright. Other celebrities who have featured in the list of 'Hollywood royals' include Chris Evans, Halle Berry and Kit Harington.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:04 pm on 13 Sep
Self-proclaimed nun Sofia Hayat promotes film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Sofia Hayat, who claimed to have converted into a nun, has been promoting her upcoming film 'Six-X', which releases on September 23. She has also shared pictures and videos of herself wearing makeup. Earlier​, Sofia said that she vowed to lead a non-glamorous way of life as 'Gaia Mother Sofia'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 am on 13 Sep
Cate Blanchett, Harington recite poem on refugees
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightley, Kit Harington and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the actors who performed the poem 'What They Took With Them' for a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees initiative. The initiative urges people to sign a petition to show world leaders that the public stands '#WithRefugees'. Written by Jenifer Toksvig, the poem​ was inspired by stories of refugees.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 13 Sep
Don't think there is a Hollywood anymore: Kidman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Nicole Kidman has said that she does not think that there is a Hollywood anymore while adding that film festivals are important right now "because it's very hard for films to be discovered". "We need all the help we can get for smaller films and films that are not big big studio films or superhero films," said Kidman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:31 pm on 12 Sep
Saif says I have been eating too much: Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has shared how her husband Saif Ali Khan is dealing with her pregnancy saying that he keeps telling her that she has been eating too much. She is expecting her first child with Saif. Meanwhile, speaking about her film 'Veere Di Wedding', Kareena said that the film's shooting might be in October and then post her delivery.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:03 pm on 12 Sep
Coldplay, Jay Z, Ranveer part of Global Citizen Fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
The lineup of performers for India's first 'Global Citizen Festival' has been released. It includes British band 'Coldplay' and rapper Jay Z along with support from Indian celebrities including Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Arijit Singh among others. The concert will be held on November 19, which is 'World Toilet Day'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:24 pm on 12 Sep
You weep, I laugh all the way to the bank: Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Karan Johar, while talking about how 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) is an emotional film, jokingly said, "You weep and I laugh all the way to the bank." He revealed that ADHM is an ode to himself. "It is about the angst of falling in love without reciprocation. I am the brand ambassador of that emotion," said Johar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:51 pm on 12 Sep
Paul Walker made his Hollywood debut at 13 years
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Late actor Paul Walker made his Hollywood debut with the horror-comedy film 'Monster in the Closet' which released in 1986, when Paul was 13. However, he bagged his first lead role in the 1998 film 'Meet the Deedles'. Born on September 12, 1973, Walker was best known for his role of 'Brian O'Conner' in the 'Fast & Furious' film franchise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:22 pm on 12 Sep
'Jurassic World' trilogy being planned
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Filmmaker JA Bayona has confirmed that there will be a 'Jurassic World' trilogy. Bayona took over as the director for the 'Jurassic Park' film series from Colin Trevorrow, who directed 'Jurassic World' (2015). "I grew up watching Steven Spielberg movies and I love those movies and the legacy, so it’s a question of being truthful to the legacy," said Bayona.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:41 pm on 12 Sep
Neymar to launch his first music single
short by Dishant Sharma / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr is set to launch a music single, his first-ever song, on Facebook on September 14. The Barcelona forward announced the song with a tweet, which read, "Friends, on Wednesday I begin my music career and will launch my first song on Facebook. We will have 'Neymusico'. Share it."
short by Dishant Sharma / 07:28 pm on 12 Sep
Bhumi Pednekar to star in 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has confirmed that actress Bhumi Pednekar will star opposite actor Akshay Kumar in his upcoming directorial venture 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. As per reports, the film is a light-hearted comedy based on PM Narendra Modi's initiative 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. The film is reportedly starting its production​ in December this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 12 Sep
New promo of Salman's 'Bigg Boss' 10 released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
The new promotional video for the reality show 'Bigg Boss' season 10, which will be hosted by Salman Khan, has been released. Salman officially announces that "vichitra" (strange) common public will be coming to the Bigg Boss house this season. The promo features Salman with a security guard inside an elevator talking about a man who walks in his sleep.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:36 pm on 12 Sep
Baar Baar Dekho mints ₹21.16 cr in first weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
The Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' has earned ₹21.16 crore in its opening weekend. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹6.81 crore on Friday, ₹7.65 crore on Saturday and ₹6.70 crore on Sunday. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the film was reportedly made on a budget of ₹50 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 12 Sep
New poster of Kunal Kapoor's 'Veeram' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
A new poster of the Kunal Kapoor starrer 'Veeram' has been revealed. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Jayaraj Nair, it is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' and revolves around Chandu Chekavar, a warrior in the 13th century in North Malabar. The film, which recently premiered at the BRICS Film Festival, has been made in Malayalam, Hindi and English.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:03 pm on 12 Sep
Kangana keen to act in film on Bhagat's new novel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has shown interest in starring in a film based on Chetan Bhagat's new novel titled 'One Indian Girl'. "She is known for her take on feminism and honest opinions, and for her to praise my book and want to do the film is a huge compliment. I am really thankful to her for joining me," said Bhagat.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:39 pm on 12 Sep
Official trailer of 'Parched' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
The trailer of the Radhika Apte, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Surveen Chawla-starrer film 'Parched' was released on Monday. Produced by Ajay Devgn and directed by Leena Yadav, it highlights women-related issues, while revolving around the lives of four women from a Rajasthan village. 'Parched' premiered at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival and is slated for an official release on September 23.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:35 pm on 12 Sep
SRK to make cameo appearance in ADHM: Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Sep 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that actor Shah Rukh Khan will feature in a cameo appearance in the Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM). "[A]fter seven years when I directed him, I realised nothing had changed. He knew exactly what I was expecting of him and I knew exactly what he was going to do," said Johar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 12 Sep
Green Day releases new single 'Revolution Radio'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Punk rock band 'Green Day' has released a lyric video for their new single 'Revolution Radio'. The song is the title track for the band's upcoming album 'Revolution Radio', which is their twelfth studio album. Vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong said that the song was inspired by witnessing a protest march in New York. The album will release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:34 pm on 11 Sep
Game of Thrones wins 9 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
HBO's TV series 'Game of Thrones' on Saturday won nine Creative Arts Emmy Awards including 'Outstanding Casting', 'Outstanding Costumes' and 'Outstanding Production Design'. Meanwhile, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey jointly won an Emmy for guest appearances on 'Saturday Night Live'. While the awards are to honour outstanding artistic and technical achievement, some awards are for guest performances.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:02 pm on 11 Sep
Spice Girls reunion with Scary, Baby, Ginger confirmed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) has confirmed that there will be a 'Spice Girls' reunion with Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) to mark the 20th anniversary of the band's first album. "We’re going to... perform, celebrate together," said Melanie. "The other two bitches didn't want to do it," joked Melanie referring to Victoria Beckham and Melanie C.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:34 pm on 11 Sep
Haven't seen Ae Dil Hai Mushkil teaser: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that he has not watched the teaser of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which also stars his daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai. In the past, Bachchan has tweeted about Aishwarya's films including 'Jazbaa' and 'Sarbjit'. Earlier, reports had emerged that Bachchan asked the film's director Karan Johar to remove intimate scenes of Aishwarya and Ranbir Kapoor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:51 pm on 11 Sep
Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres make mischief at mall
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
A video segment from 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' features singer Britney Spears and television host Ellen DeGeneres entering a mall and 'making mischief'. It shows them running a stop sign before entering the mall, asking for 100% discounts, picking up whatever they wish and even sleeping on a bed put on display at a furniture store.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:03 pm on 11 Sep
Want my kids to be forensic investigators: Kim
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Reality television personality Kim Kardashian has revealed that she wants her two children, daughter North West and son Saint West to grow up and become forensic investigators. She confessed that her obsession with "morbid" things comes from her father Robert Kardashian. Kim also added that she "loves" murder shows, including​ the Netflix documentary series 'Making a Murderer'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:55 pm on 11 Sep
Google releases teaser of its crowdsourced Indian film
short by Vani Vivek / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Google India has released the trailer of its first fully crowdsourced feature film, 'India in a Day'. The documentary has been compiled as a montage of clips sent by people from across India. The film, which is releasing on September 23, has been directed by Toronto-based Richie Mehta with Ridley Scott and Anurag Kashyap as its executive producers.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:30 pm on 11 Sep
Salman makes me feel like family: Katrina Kaif
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Katrina Kaif has said that Salman Khan is the actor who makes her feel like family. The 33-year-old actress further revealed that she has a crush on Shah Rukh Khan. Katrina named Akshay Kumar as the biggest prankster who pulls her leg on the sets while adding that Preity Zinta is an actress who is also a good friend.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:25 pm on 11 Sep
Contestant dances to 'Malhari' on US TV show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
JT Church, a contestant from the US dance reality television show 'So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation' has performed to the song 'Malhari' from the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Bajirao Mastani'. JT danced with Marko Germar, one of the show's mentor, in a Bollywood themed dance routine. The show, in its thirteenth​ season, features dancers between 8-13 years.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:01 pm on 11 Sep
'Bolo Har Har Har' title song from 'Shivaay' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
'Bolo Har Har Har', the title song from Ajay Devgn's upcoming film 'Shivaay', was released on Sunday. "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little bit extra," tweeted Devgn while sharing the song. It has been composed by Mithoon and sung by Mohit Chauhan, Sukhwinder, Megha Sriram, Dalton and Badshah. 'Shivaay' is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:25 pm on 11 Sep
Michael Jackson escaped 9/11 attack after oversleeping
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Singer Michael Jackson was supposed to be at a meeting in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, but missed it as he overslept, thereby escaping the deadliest terror attack in USA. “We only found he was meant to be there when mother called his hotel to check he was OK. He said, ‘I am'", his brother had revealed.
short by Sumedha Sehra / 06:12 pm on 11 Sep
'Society fuelling myth that men smarter than women'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor and model Milind Soman has said that the society, not just in India but globally, is fuelling this myth that men are smarter than women. He spoke about how phone companies refused to sponsor the marathon 'Pinkathon' as they believe that "women don't buy phones themselves and don't understand technology". Soman added, "Women are told they are second-class citizens."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:04 pm on 11 Sep
Half Girlfriend 1st Indian film to be shot at UN HQ
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Author Chetan Bhagat has revealed that the upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend' has become the first Indian film to be shot at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Chetan added that the film's lead male character Madhav Jha, played by Arjun Kapoor, works at the UN. The film, which also stars Shraddha Kapoor, will release on May 19, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:46 pm on 11 Sep
SRK teaches Dutch man Kachcha Papad Pakka Papad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has shared a video where he is seen giving a lesson in Hindi to Jurriaan, an Assistant Director who is Dutch, by teaching him how to say 'Kachcha Papad Pakka Papad'. Meanwhile, Jurriaan teaches the actor how to say, 'Three, Two and One' in Dutch. SRK is shooting with Anushka Sharma in Amsterdam for 'The Ring'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:34 pm on 11 Sep
Sonu to return as Indian Idol judge after 10 yrs
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Sonu Nigam will return as a judge for the seventh season of singing reality show 'Indian Idol' after a gap of ten years. He had earlier judged the first two seasons of the show, which is aired on Sony TV. Reportedly, Anu Malik will be the second judge. Details on the hosts and airing time are yet to be revealed.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:33 pm on 11 Sep
Would be good if there is a biopic on me: Khali
short by Dishant Sharma / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, better known as ‘The Great Khali’, says that it would be good if there was a biopic made on him. Khali, who is set to launch his biography in November, said, "Everybody wants to see a film made on them… But it’s not like I will die of hunger if it’s not made”.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:07 pm on 11 Sep
Was called too fat to be a model: Sunny Leone
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Sunny Leone has revealed that in the beginning of her career she was called “too fat” to be a model. "I was told I was too short, too fat, too commercial or they were just not interested," she said. Sunny became the first Bollywood actress to walk the ramp at the New York Fashion Week, which began on September 8.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:44 pm on 11 Sep
The Woman Who Left named best film at Venice Film Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Filipino drama film 'The Woman Who Left', directed by Lav Diaz won the top 'Golden Lion' award for the best film at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival which ended on Saturday. Oscar Martínez won the 'Best Actor' award for the film 'The Distinguished Citizen', while Emma Stone was named the 'Best Actress' for the film 'La La Land'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:15 pm on 11 Sep
Swedish Bollywood aspirants recreate DDLJ scene
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Two Bollywood aspirants from Sweden, Hampus Bergqvist and Johan Bartoli, have recreated the iconic climax scene from the movie 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The duo, commonly known as '2 Foreigners In Bollywood', created the video using Snapchat's face-swap filter. Notably, they have also acted in movies like 'Banjo', 'Dheet Patangey', and 'Rangoon'.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:07 pm on 11 Sep
Documentary on Sunny Leone premieres at TIFF
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Sunny Leone's documentary titled 'Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy' was premiered at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Directed by Toronto-based filmmaker Dilip Mehta, the documentary focusses on her journey from the adult entertainment industry to Bollywood. It also reveals how Leone is an 'outcast​' in her Canadian hometown owing to her choice of entering the adult film industry.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:15 pm on 11 Sep
Ranveer to perform with Coldplay in Mumbai: Report
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actor Ranveer Singh will perform alongside British rock band Coldplay at the Global Citizen Festival to be held in Mumbai on November 19. The actor will be performing to a medley of his own songs, reports added. Furthermore, other Bollywood personalities including Aamir Khan, AR Rahman and Farhan Akhtar will also reportedly perform at the event.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:32 pm on 11 Sep
'Kala Chashma' written by Punjab constable: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Amrik Singh Shera, a Punjab police head constable has claimed that he wrote the song 'Kala Chashma', which released in 1990 and later featured in 'Baar Baar Dekho'. A Jalandhar-based record company​ reportedly approached him four months ago for his other songs and paid him ₹11,000. "No one told me that the song would feature in a movie," said Shera.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:54 pm on 11 Sep
Feel responsible for Ranbir's downfall: Kashyap
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that he feels "responsible" for the 'downfall' of actor Ranbir Kapoor's career. "I think Ranbir is one of the finest actors and he was willing to experiment. We failed him collectively, a lot of us failed him,” said Kashyap, while referring to his film 'Bombay Velvet' and his brother Abhinav Kashyap's film 'Besharam'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:47 pm on 11 Sep
Pic of young SRK, Karan Johar shared online
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Film critic Anupama Chopra has shared a picture dating back to 1999, which shows a young Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) and Karan Johar. Karan made his directorial debut with the 1998 film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', which starred Shah Rukh. He went on to direct SRK in three more films including 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'My Name is Khan'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:55 pm on 10 Sep
Dhoni features with Sushant in promo for biopic
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and actor Sushant Singh Rajput have featured in a promotional video for the upcoming biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'. Titled 'Captain Curious', the video shows Dhoni asking Sushant what the film will be about, while Sushant refuses to give him any details. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:32 pm on 10 Sep
Ketan Mehta to make animated film on Kipling's novel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Ketan Mehta has announced that he will be making an international animated film based on author Rudyard Kipling's novel 'Kim'. The film, which will be available​ in Hindi and English, will revolve around a child and his adventures. "It’s a 100-year-old story, so we will be making substantial changes to suit the sensibilities of the audience today,” added Mehta.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:10 pm on 10 Sep
73rd Venice Film Festival comes to an end
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
The 73rd annual Venice Film Festival, which began on August 31, ended in the Italian city today. Natalie Portman, Emma Stone and James Franco were some of the actors who promoted their films at the festival this year. 'The Bad Batch' and 'La La Land' were some of the films selected for the main competition.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:55 pm on 10 Sep
Trailer of Prabhudeva's 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the Prabhudeva, Sonu Sood and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' has been released. Directed by AL Vijay, the upcoming horror comedy film is also being released in Tamil as 'Devi(L)' and in Telugu as 'Abhinetri'. The film, which marks Sonu's debut as a producer, is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:49 pm on 10 Sep
Free tickets for Coldplay concert based on tasks
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Community forum 'Global Citizen' has announced free tickets for the November 19 concert featuring British band 'Coldplay' to be distributed on completing a set of tasks. This would include signing up and 'taking actions' for 'social change'. The winners will reportedly be decided on a lottery basis. Coldplay's concert will be part of the first 'Global Citizen Festival' in India.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:19 pm on 10 Sep
The Magnificent Seven opens Toronto Film Fest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
The 41st International Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which began on September 8, was opened by the Denzel Washington starrer 'The Magnificent Seven', a remake of the 1960 western film. Nearly 400 feature and short films from 83 countries will be screened at the festival. Kelly Fremon Craig’s 'The Edge of Seventeen' will close the festival on September 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:58 pm on 10 Sep
RTI against Kapil Sharma for mangrove destruction
short by Ankur Vyas / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
An RTI has been filed against Kapil Sharma alleging that mangroves were destroyed during the construction of his office. It stated that no action has been taken against Sharma for illegal construction, encroachment, illegal eco-destruction, destroying and theft of mangroves and debris dumping. Earlier, Sharma had alleged that he was demanded a bribe for the construction of his new office.
short by Ankur Vyas / 04:12 pm on 10 Sep
Trailer of Christian Bale's 'The Promise' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
The trailer of the Christian Bale starrer film 'The Promise' has been released. The historical drama film revolves around a love triangle set in the backdrop​ of the Armenian genocide and the final days of the Ottoman Empire. Directed by Terry George, the film also stars Oscar Isaac and Angela Sarafyan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:44 pm on 10 Sep
Deepika Padukone is my favourite: Dwayne Bravo
short by Daisy Mowke / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has said that Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is his "favourite". "I met her at Yuvraj Singh’s fashion event. When I saw her, I was like wow," said Dwayne, adding that he would "definitely love to work with her". Bravo, who is also a singer, has sung a song for the upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 10 Sep
BMC not a comedy stage: Shiv Sena to Kapil
short by Ankur Vyas / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Reacting to Kapil Sharma's bribe allegations against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials, Shiv Sena today said the BMC is not a "comedy stage". "He should tell the name of the person who asked for a bribe... when did he ask and why did he ask," it said. Sena called for action against Sharma alleging he was carrying out an illegal construction.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:23 pm on 10 Sep
'Voicing concern on corruption, not blaming BJP'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Comedian Kapil Sharma, while clarifying his comments on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation being corrupt, has said that he was just voicing his concern on the corruption he faced with certain individuals. "It's No blame on any political party be it BJP, MNS or Shiv Sena," tweeted Kapil. He has been summoned by Mumbai Police to name the bribe-seeking officers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 10 Sep
I'm a yogini, innocent in drug case: Mamta
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress Mamta Kulkarni has denied the allegations of her involvement in a ₹2,000 crore drug haul case saying that she is a "yogini" who is "innocent". "I am engaged in spirituality and it (affects my) activities since the past 20 years," said Mamta. She added, "Don't look at me as an accused but as a victim of a conspiracy."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 am on 10 Sep
Yuvraj Singh to marry Hazel Keech in December
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said that he will be getting married to his fiancée Hazel Keech in the first week of December. "I will make an announcement soon," said Yuvraj. An elaborate Punjabi wedding and a reception are reportedly being planned in Delhi, ahead of Yuvraj's birthday on December 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:47 pm on 09 Sep
SRK made Angelina address audience in Hindi at IIFA
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) made actress Angelina Jolie address the audience in Hindi when the two shared the stage as co-presenters​ at the first IIFA Awards in 2000. "Namaste India waalon," said Angelina as she folded her hands into a 'namaste' gesture. Further, Angelina and SRK declared Aishwarya Rai the 'Best Actress' for 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:05 pm on 09 Sep
SRK features as narrator in 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) has turned narrator for Sonu Sood's upcoming film 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya'. "It's kind of him to take the effort and go to a studio in Prague, record his voiceover and send it to us," said Sonu. Also starring Prabhudheva and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:35 pm on 09 Sep
Video of SRK playing with young Aryan surfaces
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
A video of Shah Rukh Khan playing with his son Aryan has surfaced online. The video shows Shah Rukh and Aryan in a gym, where SRK is giving Aryan a lesson on choking techniques. Aryan can be seen playfully choking SRK, who later says that he wants to live until his children are at least​ 21 or 22 years old.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:12 pm on 09 Sep
Lady Gaga releases new single 'Perfect Illusion'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Singer Lady Gaga has released a new single titled 'Perfect Illusion'. This is the singer's latest release since the Oscar-nominated 2015 track 'Till It Happens To You', which was written for 'The Hunting Ground', a documentary on sexual assaults on college campuses in the US. Notably, Gaga has not released a solo album since the 2013 album 'Artpop'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:56 pm on 09 Sep
Coldplay tickets are the new iPhone, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Reacting to tickets being priced ₹25,000 upwards for Coldplay's Mumbai concert, a user tweeted, "Coldplay tickets are the new iPhone". Another tweet read, "God gave you two kidneys for a reason. One for iPhone 7 and one for Coldplay." Meanwhile, another user tweeted, "#Apple product launch and #Coldplay Mumbai ticket prices. Happy Urban Poor Week, folks."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:40 pm on 09 Sep
Amitabh Bachchan features on 'Hi Blitz' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has featured on the cover of the September edition of 'Hi! Blitz' India magazine. The actor can be seen in a checked suit with a printed shirt and navy blue tie from 'The Arvind Store'. He has been photographed by Avinash Gowariker. The cover story on Bachchan is titled 'Amitabh Bachchan: The Colossus'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:39 pm on 09 Sep
Suffered burns after bedroom caught fire: Ankita
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Television actress Ankita Lokhande has said that she suffered burns on her hands and neck after her bedroom caught fire. Speaking about the incident, Ankita said, "I had lit an aroma candle in my room. I don’t know how my curtain caught fire and before I knew my bedroom was on fire... Thank God that my face was not burnt!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 09 Sep
Akshay Kumar has acted in 8 'Khiladi' films
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Akshay Kumar, who turned 49 today, has starred in eight films which have the word 'Khiladi' in its title. The first such film that Akshay starred in was 'Khiladi' in 1992, while the last one was 'Khiladi 786', which released in 2012. Interestingly, none of these films are related except for the similarity in their names.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:52 pm on 09 Sep
'Coldplay concert ticket priced from ₹25k to ₹5L'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
As per reports, tickets for British rock band Coldplay's concert in Mumbai on November 19, are set to cost between ₹25,000 to ₹5 lakh per ticket. The event will also reportedly feature Jay Z, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman and Deepika Padukone. The charitable event is an initiative by the Global Citizen Festival run by vocalist Chris Martin.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 09 Sep
Nawazuddin's 'Freaky Ali' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
The Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Freaky Ali', which released today "drowns in its own silliness", wrote The Indian Express. It is Nawazuddin's "most experimental film yet", said India Today. Hindustan Times wrote, "Sohail Khan's... directorial venture brings out an unseen side of [Nawazuddin Siddiqui]". It has been rated 1.5/5(The Indian Express), 2/5(India Today) and 3/5(Hindustan Times).
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:42 pm on 09 Sep
Akshay spends birthday with Twinkle and Nitara
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Akshay Kumar, who turned 49 today, spent his birthday with wife Twinkle Khanna and his three-year-old daughter Nitara. The actor tweeted a picture of himself and Nitara with the caption, "Sunshine, perfect breeze and beach bumming with my princess = a perfect birthday." Meanwhile, Twinkle referred to her husband as a "handsome devil" while wishing him on Twitter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:32 pm on 09 Sep
'Labon Ka Karobaar' song from 'Befikre' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
'Labon Ka Karobaar', the first song from the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' was released today. The song has been sung by Papon and composed by the music director duo Vishal-Shekhar, while lyrics for the song have been penned by Jaideep Sahni. Written, produced and directed by Aditya Chopra, the film is scheduled to release on December 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:15 pm on 09 Sep
Trailer of Matthew McConaughey's 'Gold' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
The trailer of Matthew McConaughey's upcoming drama thriller film 'Gold' has been released. The film tells the story of a man who teams up​ with a geologist to find gold in the jungles of Indonesia. Directed by Stephen Gaghan, the film also stars Édgar Ramírez and Bryce Dallas Howard among others and is scheduled to release on December 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:53 pm on 09 Sep
'Baar Baar Dekho' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
The Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho', which released today falls "light years short of what the film could have been", wrote India Today. "[T]here is nothing over-the-top in this quietly accomplished film", said NDTV. Hindustan Times wrote that the film's "philosophy lacks strength". It has been rated 2/5(India Today), 4/5(NDTV) and 2.5/5(Hindustan Times).
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:50 pm on 09 Sep
Trailer of Ben Affleck's 'Live By Night' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
The trailer of Ben Affleck's upcoming crime film 'Live By Night' has been released. The film is based on Dennis Lehane's 2012 novel by the same name. It marks Affleck's return as a director after the 2012 Academy Award winning film 'Argo'. Also starring Chris Messina and Zoe Saldana among others, the film will release on January 13, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:33 pm on 09 Sep
I didn't pretend to be Dhoni, I was Dhoni: Sushant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, while speaking about his experience during the shooting of his upcoming film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' said that he "did not pretend" to be Dhoni, but actually felt like the cricketer while shooting. "We as actors have to convince ourselves that we are the characters... [I]t was a difficult task for me," added Sushant.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:02 pm on 09 Sep
Priyanka perfect choice for my biopic: Bhosle
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Singer Asha Bhosle, who turned 83 on Thursday said that if a biopic is made on her, actress Priyanka Chopra would be "perfect" to portray​ her onscreen because "she is also a singer". She added that a biopic on music composer and her husband late RD Burman should also be made "so that people get to hear his music again".
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:46 pm on 09 Sep
B'wood is a body-obsessed industry: Nargis
short by Daisy Mowke / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Nargis Fakhri, while opening up on her experience in Bollywood said that it is a "body-obsessed" industry. "In Bollywood, they like to put us in short clothes. And I am very shy, I don’t like wearing revealing stuff though my image is such," said Nargis. She further said that her journey in the industry has been "tumultuous" so far.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:13 pm on 09 Sep
Kapil Sharma alleges corruption in BMC, tweets to PM
short by Tarun Khanna / on 09 Sep 2016,Friday
Comedian Kapil Sharma on Friday accused the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) of seeking ₹5 lakh bribe from him for his office construction and apprised PM Narendra Modi about it. Are these your achhe din? he further tweeted to the PM. Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis himself intervened into the matter and assured him of the "strictest action" against the culprit.
short by Tarun Khanna / 01:44 pm on 09 Sep
'Jab Tak' from 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
A new song titled 'Jab Tak' from the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been released. The song has been composed by Amaal Mallik and sung by Armaan Malik. The lyrics of the song have been written by Manoj Muntashir. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is scheduled to release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:18 pm on 08 Sep
Salman Khan to produce film on male strippers
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Salman Khan will produce a biopic on Somen Banerjee, which will revolve around male striptease artistes. Banerjee was the founder of the male strip club 'Chippendales', who committed suicide in a Downtown jail in October 1994. "The story of Somen Banerjee has all the shades of a gangster film-raw greed, power and violence," said Amar Butala of Salman's production house.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:17 pm on 08 Sep
Manisha Koirala to make a comeback with 'Maulali'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actress Manisha Koirala is set to make a comeback with Promita Sengupta's directorial debut 'Maulali'. "[T]hough it's her first film, I'm confident she'll deliver. At this age I don't want to take chances with a wrong film," said Manisha. She also added that she wants to adopt a child as she feels "lonely" here since her family lives in Nepal.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:13 pm on 08 Sep
'Teen Gawah' from Harshvardhan's 'Mirzya' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
'Teen Gawah', the new song from the Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. It has been sung by Siddharth Mahadevan and Sain Zahoor with lyrics penned by Gulzar. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, 'Mirzya' is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:43 pm on 08 Sep
We pray to women but also prey on them: Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Priyanka Chopra, while giving her views on feminism said that in India people "pray to" goddesses but at the same time they "prey on" women. "For eons, women have been told how to... think or dress," she said. Priyanka added, "Feminism needs men to understand that we don't want to... hate you. We just need you to stand by us."
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:14 pm on 08 Sep
Aamir's look from 'Secret Superstar' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Aamir Khan's look from his upcoming film 'Secret Superstar' has been revealed. Aamir will reportedly do an extended guest appearance as a music mentor in the film. As per reports, the film is about a 15-year old girl who aspires to be a singer. Singer-actress Monali Thakur will be playing herself in the film, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:09 pm on 08 Sep
Avatar sequel to be a family saga: James Cameron
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker James Cameron has said that the sequel to the 2009 fantasy film 'Avatar' will be a "family saga", which will focus on human struggle. The storyline of the sequel will follow the characters portrayed by Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana and their children. The sequel will release on Christmas in 2018, and will be followed by three more instalments.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:01 pm on 08 Sep
William Shatner revealed he never watched 'Star Trek'
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor William Shatner, known for playing Captain Kirk in 'Star Trek', once revealed that he never watched any of the episodes or movies he acted in. “When I... look at filmed scenes of myself, I suck", said Shatner. Interestingly, he featured in each episode of the first Star Trek series, which started airing 50 years ago on September 8, 1966.
short by Sumedha Sehra / 06:27 pm on 08 Sep
Radhika Apte's 'Parched' leaked online: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
According to reports, the Radhika Apte starrer film 'Parched' has been leaked online and is being sold as a pornographic movie in Kolkata at ₹90 due to the nude scene featuring Apte and Adil Hussain. Earlier, the film's love-making scene had been leaked online. The film, which has received eighteen awards in different film festivals will release on September 23.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:23 pm on 08 Sep
SC refuses to grant stay on Dadlani's arrest
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant a stay on the arrest of singer-composer Vishal Dadlani, for allegedly hurting sentiments of the Jain community with his tweets on monk Tarun Sagar. He has been asked to approach the High Court instead. Dadlani had earlier created a controversy by tweeting about Sagar, who addressed the Haryana Assembly in the nude.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:11 pm on 08 Sep
Video features Vin Diesel speaking in Hindi
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel took to Facebook to share a video through live streaming, which also featured Deepika Padukone, his co-star from the upcoming film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'. The actor can be seen praising Deepika in the video. Towards the end, he also speaks in Hindi while addressing​ fans.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:14 pm on 08 Sep
'Anushka to do cameo in biopic on Sanjay Dutt'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
According to reports, Anushka Sharma will star in a cameo role in the upcoming biopic on Sanjay Dutt. The film will​ also star actor Ranbir Kapoor, who will reportedly portray the character of Dutt. The biopic, which will be directed by Rajkumar Hirani, has been scheduled to release on Christmas in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:37 pm on 08 Sep
Trailer of Shreyas Talpade's 'Wah Taj' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
The trailer of Shreyas Talpade's upcoming film 'Wah Taj' has been released. The drama film is about a farmer, who claims that the land where the Taj Mahal stands belongs to his ancestors. Directed by Ajit Sinha, the film also stars Manjari Fadnavis in a lead role and is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:22 pm on 08 Sep
Music video of Sukhbir's 'Gal Ban Gayi' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
The music video of Sukhbir's 'Gal Ban Gayi' has been released. The video is a new rendition of the song, which originally came out in 1997. Composed by Meet Bros, the song features Urvashi Rautela and Vidyut Jammwal. It has been sung by Meet Bros, Sukhbir and Neha Kakkar, while Yo Yo Honey Singh has performed the rap.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:23 pm on 08 Sep
'Producers incur loss due to SRK, Salman's salaries'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that salaries of actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan cause huge losses for producers when their films do not do well. Kashyap added that producers should be blamed for paying actors "such high amount". Notably, the four actors featured in Forbes' 2016 list of top twenty highest paid actors.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:02 pm on 08 Sep
Devgn collaborates with UK teen band for Shivaay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Ajay Devgn has collaborated with UK-based teen band 'The Vamps' for his upcoming film 'Shivaay'. Devgn, who is directing and producing 'Shivaay', shared a behind-the-scenes video of the band with the film's music composer Mithoon working together on the soundtrack. The band has earlier worked with the music director duo Vishal-Shekher for the single 'Beliya'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 08 Sep
'Fawad 1st guest on Koffee With Karan season 5'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Fawad Khan will reportedly be the guest in the first episode of the fifth season of the television chat show 'Koffee With Karan'. However, the show's host Karan Johar had earlier tweeted, "Yes!!! Opening episode has to be him (Shah Rukh Khan) and no one else." Meanwhile, Star World's official handle tweeted, "Don’t believe the rumour mills yet!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 08 Sep
Poster of Bajpayee, Kher's 'Saat Uchakkey' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Poster of the Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon and Anupam Kher starrer 'Saat Uchakkey' has been revealed. The film, which marks the debut of Ayushmann Khurana's brother Aparshakti Khurrana, had reportedly been on hold for three years as the Censor Board made 90 verbal cuts in the film. Directed by Sanjeev Sharma, it is scheduled to release on October 14.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:10 pm on 07 Sep
Monroe's Happy Birthday dress may sell for $2 mn
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actress Marilyn Monroe's dress, which she wore while singing 'Happy Birthday' for US President John F Kennedy in 1962, will be up for auction and is expected to sell for 2-3 million dollars. The flesh-coloured, skin-tight gown covered in rhinestone beads and sequins will be put up for sale in Los Angeles on November 17 by Julien’s Auctions.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:17 pm on 07 Sep
'Katrina's breakup given too much importance'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has said that there is too much importance given on Katrina Kaif's breakup with Ranbir Kapoor. "[I]t should just end now. She is fabulous in the film and her work will speak for her," said Sidharth about his 'Baar Baar Dekho' co-star. He added that Katrina's positive quality is not taking her position and experience for granted.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:04 pm on 07 Sep
Actors attend Ganpati visarjan at Salman's house
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actors including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amy Jackson and Daisy Shah attended the Ganpati visarjan at actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai. While Salman missed the celebrations due to his shooting schedule for 'Tubelight', his sister Arpita Khan Sharma and brother Sohail Khan were part of the festivities. The eco-friendly Ganesha idol was immersed in a temporary pond in their garden.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:04 pm on 07 Sep
Too thrilled to work with Mr Bachchan: Aamir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Aamir Khan, while confirming that he will be working with Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming film 'Thugs of Hindostan' said that he is "too thrilled" to be working with his "icon". The film's shooting will begin early next year. Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, the film has been scheduled to release on Diwali in 2018.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:19 pm on 07 Sep
Sidharth on cover of Filmfare's Sept issue
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has featured on the cover of 'Filmfare' magazine for its September issue. The actor has worn an unbuttoned shirt and features in the cover story, 'Sidharth Malhotra Bares All'. "I would definitely shy away from nudity... I probably had one (nude photoshoot) but I was six months old when those pictures were clicked," joked Sidharth.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:15 pm on 07 Sep
Still don't completely fit in B'wood: Sunny
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Sunny Leone, while opening up on her journey in Bollywood said that she felt like an outsider when she initially entered the film industry and she still does not think she completely fits in. The 35-year old actress added that she has also met "some nice" people in Bollywood who she has "grown fond of".
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:04 pm on 07 Sep
Deepika was paid more than me for Piku: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that actress Deepika Padukone was paid higher than him for the film 'Piku'. "That says two things – one that she is obviously more important than me and two I have lost my price tag (because) I have been working for so long. Maybe I am not so important," added the 73-year-old actor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:41 pm on 07 Sep
'Taylor Swift, Tom Hiddleston break-up after 3 months'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston have split after a three-month-long​ relationship. "Tom wanted the relationship to be more public than she was comfortable with... [He] didn't listen to her concerns," a source close to them has been quoted as saying. Swift had earlier broken up with singer Calvin Harris after dating for fifteen months.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:50 pm on 07 Sep
Salman Khan's look from 'Tubelight' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Salman Khan's look from his upcoming film 'Tubelight' has been revealed. The actor will reportedly play the role of a man with special needs in the film. 'Tubelight' is set in the backdrop of the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Directed by Kabir Khan and also starring Chinese actress Zhu Zhu, the film is scheduled to release on Eid next year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:57 pm on 07 Sep
Kalki to perform monologue on womanhood in Delhi
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
Kalki Koechlin will perform a monologue on womanhood at an event organised by 'Young FICCI Ladies Organisation' at Delhi's Federation House on September 12. The actress will be talking about feminism, gender war, girl child and women’s empowerment during her theatrical monologue, which is titled 'Womanologue'. Kalki had earlier performed a monologue on the occasion of International Women's Day.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:49 pm on 07 Sep
Music video for Sia's 'The Greatest' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
The music video for singer Sia's new track 'The Greatest' has been released. Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, the video features child artist Maddie Ziegler, who has collaborated with the singer on her other tracks including​ 'Chandelier' and 'Cheap Thrills'. The song also features a verse by singer Kendrick Lamar, which is currently available on Spotify and Apple Music.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 07 Sep
SRK's short film from 1991 emerges online
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday
A short film from 1991 featuring actor Shah Rukh Khan titled 'Mahaan Karz' has emerged online. The actor was reportedly paid ₹3,000 for his role in the film as a young man employed by a local maharajah in his treasury. The short film has been directed by Dinesh Lakhanpal with Binod Pradhan as the cinematographer.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 07 Sep
Jaya cried over my love scene with Amitabh: Rekha
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Rekha has revealed that during the trial screening of 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar', Jaya Bachchan cried watching romantic scenes of her husband​ Amitabh Bachchan with Rekha. The actress made this revelation in 'Rekha: The Untold Story', a biography on her by writer Yasser Usman. Rekha added Amitabh had reportedly told producers he would stop working with her after the incident.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:27 pm on 06 Sep
Nicki Minaj mentions Harambe gorilla in new song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Rapper Nicki Minaj has mentioned Harambe the gorilla, who was killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in the US, in her new track 'The Pinkprint Freestyle'. "I'm dragging these h**s likes Harambe did the kid," raps Nicki while referring to her competitors in the industry. She has also thanked rapper Lil Wayne for signing her for the music label 'Young Money'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:22 pm on 06 Sep
Anil travels by Mumbai local to avoid traffic
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Anil Kapoor tweeted a series of pictures on Tuesday, showing how he took the local train in Mumbai to avoid traffic. He tweeted, "Avoiding the visarjan traffic & earning brownie points for getting home on time with the wife!" The 59-year-old actor further revealed that the journey took him twenty minutes instead of two hours.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:41 pm on 06 Sep
Teaser of 'Narcos' season 3 released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The teaser for the third season of the Netflix Original series 'Narcos' was released on Tuesday. "The blow must go on," tweeted Netflix, while sharing the teaser for the drug trade drama series. The web streaming site announced that 'Narcos' has been renewed for seasons 3 and 4. The new season is scheduled to premiere in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:58 pm on 06 Sep
Zayn Malik cancels concert over 'extreme anxiety'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Singer Zayn Malik has cancelled a concert scheduled for October 7 in Dubai owing to his "extreme anxiety" about major solo performances. He has assured that all tickets would be refunded. This is the second show that Malik has cancelled in three months after backing out from the Capital Summertime Ball in London in June, attributing it to his anxiety.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:58 pm on 06 Sep
Donald Trump presidency would be scary: Franco
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor and filmmaker James Franco has said the prospect of having Donald Trump as the US President is "scary". However, Franco added that an actor's political opinion on a reality television star running for President is not significant. The 38-year-old actor made these comments at France's Deauville Film Festival, where he is presenting his film 'In Dubious Battle'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:08 pm on 06 Sep
Poster of Vijay's Tamil film 'Bairavaa' unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The poster of the upcoming Tamil film 'Bairavaa' starring actor Vijay has been revealed. The action thriller also stars Keerthy Suresh, Sathish and Jagapathi Babu. The film is said to have been given the tentative title 'Vijay 60' earlier as it is Vijay's 60th film. Directed by Bharathan, the film is scheduled to release on January 14, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 06 Sep
'Calvin dating Mexican model Eiza Gonzalez'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, singer Calvin Harris is dating Mexican model and actress Eiza Gonzalez. "They recently started hanging out, and it’s very new. They’re both happy and just seeing where things go for now," a source close to them has been quoted as saying. Calvin had earlier split from singer Taylor Swift after a relationship of almost fifteen months.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:16 pm on 06 Sep
Sad that we have alienated North-East from India: John
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
John Abraham has said that it is sad that the North-East region has been "alienated" from the rest of the country. "I think we have to be inclusive and it is high time we include North-East in India," added John. Notably, the actor has been chosen to promote tourism in the North-Eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:15 pm on 06 Sep
Beyoncé releases 'Hold Up' video on YouTube
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Singer Beyoncé released the music video for her track 'Hold Up' on YouTube from her latest album 'Lemonade' on the occasion of her 35th birthday on Sunday. The video was previously available exclusively on iTunes and Tidal. Lemonade is the singer's sixth studio album and her second "visual album" after 'Beyoncé' in 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 06 Sep
B'wood is going through a tough time: Farah Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Farah Khan, while expressing concern over the taxes imposed on Bollywood films, said that the film industry is going through a "tough time". "It has become very expensive to make a movie and now everyone wants to watch on phone. Also, half of the money the government takes, so it is becoming difficult,” she added.​
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:24 pm on 06 Sep
Trailer of MSG The Warrior - Lion Heart released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan starrer 'MSG The Warrior - Lion Heart' was released on Tuesday. This is the third film in the 'MSG' film series by Gurmeet, who is a self-proclaimed godman and the chief of 'Dera Sacha Sauda'. He has thirty credits to his name for the film including director, scriptwriter, choreographer and singer.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:23 pm on 06 Sep
B'wood judges you on your looks: Swara Bhaskar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actress Swara Bhaskar has said that Bollywood judges people on their looks, when asked about a lesson that the film industry has taught her. "Getting judged for looks is an occupational hazard. We are continuously in front of camera. I think you need to love yourself and be happy,” Swara added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:12 pm on 06 Sep
Title song of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The music video for the title song of the Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' was released on Tuesday. The song has been sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Pritam, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Directed by Karan Johar, the film also stars Fawad Khan and is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:53 pm on 06 Sep
50% believe comedians can mock personalities: YOTN 2
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
According to Inshorts Youth of the Nation Poll (YOTN) 2, 50% of the 53,758 respondents said they believe comedians should be allowed to mock eminent personalities. Further, 39% respondents were against the same while 11% were undecided. Comedian Tanmay Bhat this year made headlines when he was condemned for mocking former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and singer Lata Mangeshkar on Snapchat.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:41 pm on 06 Sep
Hrithik Roshan's Facebook account hacked
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Actor Hrithik Roshan's official Facebook account was hacked by an unidentified person on Monday. The hacker changed the account's display picture and also started live streaming a video where reportedly more than 500 people joined in. The account was recovered later, following which Hrithik wrote on his page that the matter had been "taken care of".
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:42 pm on 06 Sep
62% against Nihalani as Censor Board chief: YOTN2 Poll
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
According to Inshorts Youth of the Nation Poll (YOTN) 2, 62% of the 46,938 respondents said they did not approve of the Censor Board functioning under Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani. Meanwhile, 10% respondents said they approved of Nihalani while 28% were undecided. The Censor Board was in June taken to court after it demanded 89 cuts in Anurag Kashyap's 'Udta Punjab'.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 02:25 pm on 06 Sep
George Carlin's shelved special to release after 9/11
short by Parichit Mainra / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
The late comedian George Carlin's stand-up comedy special titled 'I Kinda Like It When a Lotta People Die' which was shelved following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, will be released on September 16. The show had been shelved because of a joke about Osama bin Laden getting blamed for a potent fart which blew up a plane.
short by Parichit Mainra / 11:00 am on 06 Sep
Kanye slammed for multiracial women casting call
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Singer Kanye West has been slammed for his casting call for models which carried a specific clause that it was only meant for "multiracial women". "Multiracial= ethnically ambiguous= Amber Rose-ish= Kardashian-y= mixed = no Black women allowed," tweeted a user. Kanye's Yeezy Season 4 line is set to debut on September 7, the opening day of New York Fashion Week.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 06 Sep
Half-Indian Priyanka Yoshikawa named Miss Japan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
Priyanka Yoshikawa, who is half-Indian, has been crowned Miss Japan 2016. "[P]eople are asking me about my ‘purity’ – yes, my dad is Indian and I’m proud of it... But that does not mean I’m not Japanese," said 22-year-old Priyanka. Her victory follows that of Miss Japan 2015 Ariana Miyamoto, who became the first black woman to represent Japan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 06 Sep
Eddie Izzard’s pink beret stolen in pro-EU march
short by Parichit Mainra / on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday
British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard's iconic pink beret (French cap) was snatched during a pro-European Union rally in London. However, Izzard chased the thief despite wearing high heels and retrieved it with the help of six police officers. The 54-year-old actor was a vocal supporter of the 'remain' camp, which campaigned for Britain to remain in the European Union.
short by Parichit Mainra / 01:39 am on 06 Sep
Real superheroes don't wear Spandex: Mel Gibson
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Mel Gibson has said that real superheroes do not wear Spandex while describing the bravery of Desmond T Doss, a US Army Corporal during World War II. Desmond became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Gibson's latest directorial​ venture 'Hacksaw Ridge' is based on Desmond. The film premiered on Sunday at the Venice Film Festival.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:14 pm on 05 Sep
Asteroid named after Queen singer Freddie Mercury
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
An asteroid was named after Freddie Mercury, the vocalist of the English rock band 'Queen', to mark the late singer's 70th birth anniversary on Monday. The International Astronomical Union confirmed asteroid 17473, a 3.5km-wide ball of black rubble on the other side of Mars, shall be known as 'Freddiemercury'. Notably, the asteroid was discovered in 1991, the year Freddie died.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:35 pm on 05 Sep
Teaser of 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
The teaser for Prabhudeva, Sonu Sood and Tamannaah starrer horror comedy Hindi-language film 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' was released on Monday. "What better way to start the campaign with the blessings of Lord Ganesha... the team decided to break a teaser to capture the vibe of the film," said producer Vashu Bhagnani. The film is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:05 pm on 05 Sep
Angelina buys giant teddy bear from roadside
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Angelina Jolie bought an eight-foot-tall teddy bear from a roadside in California when she found 8-year-old twins Allen and Brandon Alexander selling it for $50. The twins' father shared a video on Facebook of Angelina stepping out with her daughter Shiloh to meet the family. She bought​ the toy for $100 praising the twins for being hardworking.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:47 pm on 05 Sep
Sonam spends Teacher's Day with school children
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Sonam Kapoor, on the occasion of Teacher's Day, spent time with school children at GEMS Academy in Gurgaon. The actress was present at the launch of 'The World’s Largest Lesson India' at the school. The initiative is the India chapter of the programme, which aims to teach every child in India a lesson about the United Nations Global Goals.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:22 pm on 05 Sep
New promo of 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
A new promo for the Tom Cruise starrer 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' has been released. The action-thriller, which also stars Cobie Smulders and Aldis Hodge, is a sequel to the 2012 film 'Jack Reacher' and marks the return of Cruise as the titular character. Directed by Edward Zwick, the film is scheduled to release on October 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:42 pm on 05 Sep
TVF releases 'Teacher's Day Qtiyapa' video
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
The Viral Fever (TVF) has released the video, 'A Day with RD Sharma - Teacher's Day Qtiyapa'. "This video is a tribute to all the unseen heroes who have tried to help us pass in our board exams," writes TVF. The video revolves around a reporter who approaches the "best-selling maths book author" RD Sharma for an interview.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:18 pm on 05 Sep
TV serial on Radhe Maa being planned: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
As per reports, a television serial is being planned based on self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa. The serial is reportedly called 'Devanshi' and will air on the television channel 'Colors'. The show is said to revolve around godwomen who are worshipped in many parts of India. Earlier, it was reported that Radhe Maa was a contestant in 'Bigg Boss 10'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 05 Sep
Priyanka shares new teaser for Quantico season 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has shared a new teaser for the second season of the television series 'Quantico'. The 34-year-old actress tweeted, "Couldn't wait to share this sneak peek of #Quantico season 2! Back on #Sep25 with new secrets & new threats!" In the new season, the character 'Alex Parrish', played by Priyanka, will be working for the CIA.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:27 pm on 05 Sep
'Akira' mints ₹16.65 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
The Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Akira' has earned ₹16.65 crore in its opening weekend. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹5.15 crore on Friday, ₹5.30 crore on Saturday and ₹6.20 crore on Sunday. Directed and produced by AR Murugadoss, the film also stars Anurag Kashyap and Konkona Sen Sharma.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:58 pm on 05 Sep
'Craig offered ₹1,000 cr to return as James Bond'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Daniel Craig has been offered $150 million (₹996 crore) to return as the character 'James Bond' for two more films in the franchise. Sony is said to be keen to retain Craig till "a younger long-term successor" is cast. Earlier, when asked whether he would return for Bond films, Craig said, "I’d rather slash my wrists."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 05 Sep
Kanye West made singing debut with broken jaw
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
A nine-minute video explores the career of American artist Kanye West, who made his singing debut with the single 'Through the Wire', a few weeks after a car accident caused his jaw to be wired shut. The video further states that West considers human voice to be the greatest instrument ever and doesn't limit it to just singing or rapping.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:31 pm on 05 Sep
Arjun to star with uncle Anil Kapoor in Mubarakan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Arjun Kapoor is set to star with his uncle Anil Kapoor for the first time in the film 'Mubarakan'. The film's official handle tweeted, "Madness is about to start with the Chacha-Bhatija jodi!" Also starring Ileana D'Cruz and Athiya Shetty, it reportedly features Arjun in a double role. Directed by Anees Bazmee, it will release on July 28, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 05 Sep
Janatha Garage mints ₹50 cr globally in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
The Jr NTR and Mohanlal starrer Telugu action-drama film ‘Janatha Garage’, which released on Thursday, has earned around ₹50 crore in its opening weekend worldwide, as per trade analyst Trinath. Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film made over $1.2 million in the US in its first four days. The film was released in over 2000 screens globally.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:47 pm on 05 Sep
Amitabh Bachchan pens letter for granddaughters
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Monday shared a video where he reads out a letter he wrote for his granddaughters Aaradhya Bachchan and Navya Naveli Nanda. "[Y]ou are also girls… because you are women people will force their thinking, their boundaries on you. Don’t live in the shadows of people’s judgement," wrote Bachchan. He tweeted the letter was for all granddaughters.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:19 pm on 05 Sep
Oz magazine Co-founder Richard Neville dies aged 74
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Australian writer and social commentator Richard Neville, best known for co-founding the counterculture magazine Oz, died on Sunday in Australia. Through the magazine, Neville countered Australia's conservatism in the 1960s, with issues covering abortion, censorship and homosexuality. The activist was twice sentenced for obscenity but was acquitted on appeal after public outcry.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:44 pm on 05 Sep
Teaser of 'Rock On 2' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
The official teaser of the Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Rampal starrer film 'Rock On 2' has been released. A sequel to the 2008 film 'Rock On', the film also features Prachi Desai, Purab Kohli and Shashank Arora. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, the musical drama film is scheduled to release on November 11 this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:02 pm on 05 Sep
To f**k with image, tweets Pulkit Samrat
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actor Pulkit Samrat has expressed his anger in a series of tweets with his final tweet being, "To f**k with image!" He started with the tweet, "I CARE A DAMN!" while adding in another tweet, "This world is full of d**** and we entertain them!" He also threatened to leave the "virtual world" while tweeting, "No more tweets! Am done!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 am on 05 Sep
Nimrat on Sept cover of Harper's Bazaar Bride
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Sep 2016,Monday
Actress Nimrat Kaur has featured on the cover of 'Harper's Bazaar Bride' for its September issue. The 34-year-old actress has worn a red lehenga from the label AM:PM's first ever couture collection by designers Ankur Modi and Priyanka Modi. The magazine shared the picture​ on social media while captioning it, "September is red hot as our cover girl."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 05 Sep
Beyoncé's pregnancy made a Guinness World Record
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Singer Beyoncé, who turned 35 on Sunday, set a Guinness World Record for most tweets per second, after announcing her pregnancy in August 2011. Beyoncé said, "I want you to feel the love that's growing inside me". Her announcement​ resulted in 8,868 tweets per second. Beyoncé held the record for two years till a new record was set in 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:11 pm on 04 Sep
Envy Katrina's talent of taking naps: Sidharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has said that he envies his 'Baar Baar Dekho' co-star Katrina Kaif's "talent" of taking a nap during the "hectic" promotions for the film. Sidharth shared a video of Katrina sleeping in the car on Instagram. The actors have already travelled to Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Indore to promote the film, which releases on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:03 pm on 04 Sep
Trailer of Franco's 'In Dubious Battle' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the James Franco, Selena Gomez and Bryan Cranston starrer 'In Dubious Battle' has been released. Directed and produced by Franco, it is based on a novel by John Steinbeck and revolves around the labour movement for fruit workers in California during the 1930s. The film had its world premiere at the 73rd Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:33 pm on 04 Sep
Fan thanks Sunil Grover with handwritten note
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Comedian Sunil Gover, known for his role as 'Gutthi', tweeted a picture of a hand-written note by a fan, which thanks him for helping her get through her son's death. "The last six months have been the most difficult time. I lost my only son to cancer. During those difficult times, you have actually made us laugh," read the note.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:23 pm on 04 Sep
Universal to release music album for cats
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Music researcher and cellist David Teie has created Music for Cats, a music album which features purring and suckling noises aimed at calming felines. The album will be released on October 28 by Universal Music, which claims that it will become the first major label to release an album that is not for human consumption.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:21 pm on 04 Sep
Sunny 1st B'wood star to walk at NY Fashion Week
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Sunny Leone is set to become the first actor from Bollywood to walk the ramp at the upcoming New York Fashion Week (NYFW). "So excited! A dream come true," tweeted Sunny. The actress will be the showstopper for Indian designer Archana Kochhar's show on September 8. The designer will be showcasing her collection, 'A tale of two travels'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 04 Sep
Rekha forcefully kissed on set, claims new book
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Writer Yasser Usman in 'Rekha: The Untold Story', a biography on actress Rekha reveals that the actress was forcefully kissed during a film shoot. Rekha, who was barely 15 years at the time, is said to have been shocked when the film's actor Biswajeet Chatterjee kissed her for a full five minutes. She had not been pre-informed about the scene.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 04 Sep
'Salman calls Aishwarya beautiful in ADHM teaser'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
As per reports, after watching the teaser of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', actor Salman Khan said, "She's so beautiful", while commenting on actress Aishwarya Rai. Earlier, reports suggested that the 50-year-old actor denied watching the teaser and counter-questioned journalists on how the teaser was. Notably, Aishwarya and Salman were reportedly in a relationship before their breakup in 2002.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:18 pm on 04 Sep
Charging money to promote films is my policy: KRK
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Following the row between him and Ajay Devgn, Kamaal R Khan has revealed that he charges money from filmmakers to promote films. "I have my website... it is not a public forum. I have promoted several films, some have paid me 10 lakhs, some 15 lakhs," Khan said. He added that he does not review the films that he promotes.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:01 pm on 04 Sep
Rishi played young Raj Kapoor in Mera Naam Joker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Rishi Kapoor, who turned 64 on Sunday, made his acting debut as a child artist playing the younger version of his father Raj Kapoor's character in the 1970 film 'Mera Naam Joker'. Rishi, as a teenager 'Raju', featured with Simi Garewal, who played his teacher 'Mary'. Meanwhile, Rishi debuted as a lead actor in the 1973 film 'Bobby'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 04 Sep
I haven't signed any Hollywood movie: Sonam
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has denied reports claiming that she has signed a Hollywood film. "Just to make it clear I haven't signed any movie... Nor have they been offered to me," the actress tweeted. Earlier, there were reports that Sonam had signed a Hollywood film with United Talent Agency in America.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:48 pm on 04 Sep
Rishi celebrates 64th birthday with granddaughter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Rishi Kapoor, who turned 64 on Sunday, celebrated his birthday with his granddaughter Samara. She is the daughter of Rishi's elder child Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. The actor's picture with Samara was shared by his wife Neetu Kapoor alongside the caption, "Celebrating NANA's birthday". Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Huma Qureshi and Riteish Deshmukh wished Rishi on Twitter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:55 pm on 04 Sep
Richa Chadha joins jury for film fest in Japan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Richa Chadha will be a part of the jury at the upcoming 'Nara International Film Festival' in Japan, which will be held from September 17-22. "It's a huge honour because I have been invited by none other than Naomi Kawase (the festival's director)," said Richa. The actress was also a jury member at the Marrakech International Film Festival in 2015.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 04 Sep
Vivek celebrates birthday with cancer affected kids
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Vivek Oberoi celebrated his 40th birthday on Saturday with children affected by cancer. A special screening of the film, 'A Flying Jatt' was held for the children. The event was organised by Vivek's charity organisation 'One Foundation' in association with 'Cancer Patients Aid Association'. Vivek was also accompanied by his family members and actress Jacqueline Fernandez for the event.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:59 pm on 04 Sep
SRK's film with Anand Rai titled 'Bandhua'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
According to reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan will play the role of a dwarf in filmmaker Aanand L Rai's upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Bandhua'. The film has a budget of ₹150 crore, reports added. Actress Deepika Padukone will also star in a lead role in the film, which is scheduled to release on December 21, 2018.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:51 pm on 04 Sep
Video discusses 'the forgotten Beatle'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
A ten-minute video discusses British drummer, Jimmie Nicol, who was a part of the rock and roll band 'The Beatles' for around two weeks and is now referred to as 'the forgotten Beatle'. Nicol was a replacement for Ringo Starr ​when Starr was hospitalised due to tonsillitis before the band's 1964 world tour. Thereafter, the whereabouts of Nicol remain unknown.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 12:42 pm on 04 Sep
Character posters of 'Rock On 2' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
'Rock On 2' producer Ritesh Sidhwani has shared a video featuring the character posters for the film. "A teaser 2 the teaser on 5th September #Magik is here," tweeted Sidhwani. The film features Shraddha Kapoor as keyboard player and vocalist 'Jiah', Shashank Arora as bass guitarist 'Uday' while Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal and Purab Kohli reprise their roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 am on 04 Sep
Sidharth features on September cover of GQ India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has featured on the cover of GQ magazine for the September issue of its India edition. The 31-year-old actor has worn a maroon suit by Gucci, while his look has been accessorised with a Hermes watch and a brooch by Louis Vuitton. He has featured in the cover story titled, 'Sid Malhotra Straight Up'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 04 Sep
New promo of Salman's 'Bigg Boss' 10 released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday
The new promotional video for the upcoming tenth season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss' has been released. The promo shows Salman enjoying a wrestling match while sitting outside the ring. The show will be aired on the channel 'Colors'. Notably, the tenth season will feature celebrity participants competing with regular people for the prize money.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:29 am on 04 Sep
SRK, Deepika star in Lux Golden Rose Awards ad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
An advertisement for the 'Lux Golden Rose Awards', featuring Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Deepika Padukone, Sharmila Tagore, Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi, has been released. “Bollywood is coming together to celebrate beauty, glamour and style of iconic performances by women in Bollywood. Get ready for a glamorous and star-studded event hosted by a superstar,” said an official statement about the event.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:25 pm on 03 Sep
Amitabh, Aamir to work together for the first time
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has confirmed that he will be working with Aamir Khan in Vijay Krishna Acharya's upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Thug'. "It's a great honour and privilege to be working with Aamir and to be working with Yash Raj again," said Bachchan. Notably, this will be the first time that Amitabh and Aamir will be seen together onscreen.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:19 pm on 03 Sep
Ranveer features on cover of Hello! magazine
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranveer Singh has featured on the cover of 'Hello!' magazine for its September issue, which is a men’s special edition of the publication. The 31-year-old actor is seen wearing a formal vest and trousers paired with a camouflage print military style jacket. Ranveer features in the cover story titled ‘Ranveer Singh, The Rebel And The Romantic’.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:07 pm on 03 Sep
'Dariya' song from 'Baar Baar Dekho' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
'Dariya', the new song from the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' has been released. Described as a love ballad in the style of Punjabi folk songs, the song has been composed, sung and written by Arko Pravo Mukherjee. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:11 pm on 03 Sep
Harry Potter actor cast in 'Game of Thrones'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
British actor Jim Broadbent, known for his role as Professor Horace Slughorn in the 'Harry Potter' films, has been cast in the upcoming seventh season of HBO's television series 'Game of Thrones'. The 67-year-old actor will reportedly play a "significant" character. The seventh season is expected to begin filming soon in locations including Iceland, Spain and Northern Ireland.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:05 pm on 03 Sep
'Akira' earns ₹5.15 crore on opening day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
The Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Akira' has earned ₹5.15 crore on its opening day, as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film is said to be made for a budget of around ₹30 crore. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film, also starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Anurag Kashyap, is a remake of the 2011 Tamil film 'Mouna Guru'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:51 pm on 03 Sep
Porn is for losers: Pamela Anderson
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress and former Playboy magazine cover girl Pamela Anderson has called pornography "corrosive" while adding, "Porn is for losers". "This is a public hazard of unprecedented seriousness given how freely available, anonymously accessible and easily disseminated pornography is nowadays," she wrote in an article. Pamela, known for her role in 'Baywatch', further blamed porn for ruining marriages.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:53 pm on 03 Sep
Friendship with Varun has not changed: Sidharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has said that his friendship with actor Varun Dhawan has not changed. "I guess that’s an understanding we both have. Whatever our social interactions, it is very different from what happens at the box-office," said Sidharth. Notably, both the actors made their acting debut in Bollywood in the 2012 film 'Student Of The Year'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 03 Sep
Video shows visual effects used in 'Sultan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Yash Raj Films (YRF) has released a video showing how visual effects were used in the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan'. "Get an insider's view at the incredible VFX breakdown for the Bollywood blockbuster @SultanTheMovie," tweeted the official handle of YRF. Shots of Old Delhi incorporated using a green screen are among the scenes that the video shows.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:09 pm on 03 Sep
Rishi Kapoor honoured at 1st BRICS Film Festival
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Rishi Kapoor was felicitated at the opening ceremony of the first BRICS Film Festival for his and the Kapoor family’s contribution to the field of cinema. The festival, which is an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, started in New Delhi on Friday. It will feature films from the five member countries and also has a competition section.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:36 pm on 03 Sep
Priyanka features on 'Harper's Bazaar' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has featured on the cover of the September issue of women's fashion magazine 'Harper's Bazaar' India. The actress can be seen in an ensemble by French luxury house 'Dior' and jewellery by Nirav Modi. She has been photographed by Tony Kim. The cover story on Priyanka is titled 'Priyanka Chopra: Most Wanted'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:35 pm on 03 Sep
Amitabh records aarti for Siddhivinayak temple
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has recorded the Ganapati aarti for the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai. "The Siddhivinayak temple authorities requested me to sing it... Whether they play it during aarti time is the temple authorities’ call, but it will be available on the Internet and CDs," said Bachchan. Further, filmmaker Shoojit Sircar will shoot a video to accompany the recording.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:51 pm on 03 Sep
'Hrithik can't match up to Nawaz even in 10 yrs'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Praising actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his dancing skills in the upcoming film 'Freaky Ali', director Sohail Khan said that if he "works hard for three years, he can easily do what Hrithik Roshan does". "But even if Hrithik works for 10 years, he won’t be able to do what Nawaz does," added Sohail.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:14 pm on 03 Sep
'India to sign film treaties with Russia, S Africa'
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
India will sign treaties with Russia and South Africa for film production, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said at the BRICS Film Festival in New Delhi. “We have already signed co-production treaties with China and Brazil,” he added. He also said that 1,000 Indian films did a business of over $2 billion last year.
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 02:56 pm on 03 Sep
Johar opens up on Devgn-KRK controversy
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Opening up on the ongoing row involving Ajay Devgn and Kamaal R Khan, Karan Johar said that he does not need to provide answers to justify himself. "My self-respect, reputation, company reputation and my upbringing doesn’t allow me to dignify this question with a response," he said. Devgn has accused Khan of taking ₹25 lakhs from Johar to slam 'Shivaay'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:40 pm on 03 Sep
Vaani Kapoor features on Grazia India cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday
Actress Vaani Kapoor has featured on the cover of Grazia India for its September issue. The 28-year-old actress wore a Louis Vuitton ensemble for the picture, which was shot in Paris. Vaani, who will be seen in the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Befikre', features in Grazia's story titled ''Bonjour Vaani Kapoor!'
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 am on 03 Sep
Malayalam actor held for flashing before minor girls
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Malayalam actor Sreejith Ravi was arrested following complaints from over ten school girls of exposing himself in front of them. The minor girls also alleged that the actor clicked pictures of them after exposing himself. Sreejith was produced before the additional sessions court on Friday as the police imposed the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act against him.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:11 pm on 02 Sep
Jacqueline, Deepika, Rani hold ration cards in UP
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actresses Jacqueline Fernandez, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji and Sonakshi Sinha were listed as ration card holders in Uttar Pradesh's Sahabgang village. This came to light after the villagers filed a complaint against the distributor and a probe was ordered. Fernandez, Padukone, Mukerji and Sinha's husbands as listed on the cards were Sadhu Lal, Rakesh Chand, Ram Swaroop and Ramesh Chand.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 10:52 pm on 02 Sep
TVF releases 'Hostel Party Song'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
The Viral Fever (TVF) CoCan Studio released a new track called 'Hostel Party Song' on Friday. The song, which is a version of the number 'Breakup Party - Upar Upar In The Air', has been sung by Amrit Raj Gupta and features a take on parties in hostels. "No party can be as cool as the hostel party," wrote TVF.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:35 pm on 02 Sep
Sonam features on September cover of Elle India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has featured on the cover of 'Elle India' for its September edition. The 31-year-old actress is seen wearing a colour block dress by Louis Vuitton paired with Adidas sneakers in the cover shot. Sonam has listed Ashi Studio, Stella McCartney, Delpozo, Louis Vuitton, Ulyana Sergeenko and Maticevski as some of her 'dream designers'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:09 pm on 02 Sep
Telugu film Janatha Garage mints ₹21 cr on 1st day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Jr NTR and Mohanlal-starrer Telugu action-drama film ‘Janatha Garage’, which released on Thursday, has earned around ₹21 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on its opening day, as per trade analyst Trinath. The film, which also stars Nithya Menen and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, was reportedly made on a budget of ₹50 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:56 pm on 02 Sep
'Fell in love with Katrina during Ajab Prem...'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said he fell in love with actress Katrina Kaif during the shooting of the 2009 film 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani'. "Katrina, after my parents, has been the most inspiring and motivating factor in my life. Period. That is too dear to me and there is no explanation," added Ranbir.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:54 pm on 02 Sep
Johar paid money to KRK to slam 'Shivaay': Devgn
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Ajay Devgn, while sharing a telephonic conversation between business partner Kumar Mangat and Kamaal R Khan has accused Khan of taking ₹25 lakhs from Karan Johar to promote 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and slam Devgn's 'Shivaay'. Responding to the accusation, Khan denied taking money from Johar and instead said that Devgn had paid him to slam Johar's upcoming film.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:46 pm on 02 Sep
New version of 'Where is the Love?' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
A new version of the 2003 track 'Where is the Love?' by The Black Eyed Peas has been released. The music video features the band members Fergie, will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo along with celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Usher, Kendall Jenner, Jaden Smith and Diddy. The video highlights issues including the war in Syria, migrant crisis and 'Black Lives Matter' protests.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:43 pm on 02 Sep
Kalki travels 4,000 km across North-East on bike
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Kalki Koechlin covered 4,000 km across North-East along with her father Joel Koechlin, who is a biker and photographer. They covered the entire journey on their respective Royal Enfield Himalayan bikes. The purpose behind the journey was to shoot for Kalki's upcoming travel show titled 'Kalki's Great Escape', which will be aired on the channel Fox Life starting September 17.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:40 pm on 02 Sep
45 kids sing 'Heal the World' as tribute to MJ
short by Rini Kapoor / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
A video features 45 child artists aged 5-13 from around the world, paying tribute to the pop star Michael Jackson by singing a new rendition of his song "Heal the world". The video featuring children from India, South Africa, Russia, Canada, Japan and the US, was released by Mumbai-based music duo 'Maati Baani' on the birth anniversary of Michael Jackson.
short by Rini Kapoor / 07:19 pm on 02 Sep
Deepika in Paper's '1000 Beautiful People' list
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Deepika Padukone has featured on the digital cover of Paper magazine after being included in the list of '1000 Beautiful People' by the magazine. Dressed in a Fendi ensemble, the 30-year-old actress has been described as "The Bollywood Mega-Star About to Conquer America". Deepika's cover is among other covers, featuring celebrities​ like Fergie, released for the September issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:29 pm on 02 Sep
Jackie Chan to receive honorary Oscar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Jackie Chan will be awarded an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts & Science. Chan along with documentary maker Frederick Wiseman, British film editor Anne V Coates and casting director Lynn Stalmaster will be the recipients of the 2016 Governors Awards. Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs called the four "true pioneers and legends in their crafts".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:53 pm on 02 Sep
Sushant to star in space film Chanda Mama Door Ke
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput is set to star in a space film called 'Chanda Mama Door Ke'. "I have never seen a Bollywood space film before," said Sushant. He added that his other upcoming projects include 'Raabta', a Dharma film with Jacqueline Fernandes, a biopic on an athlete and a film with Homi Adajania, also featuring Parineeti Chopra, titled 'Takadum'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 02 Sep
Dwayne's look from 'Jumanji' sequel revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actor Dwayne Johnson's look from the sequel of the 1995 adventure fantasy film 'Jumanji' has been revealed. Dwayne will play the character​ of 'Dr Bravestone' in the film. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the film will also star Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas among others. It is scheduled to release on July 28, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:13 pm on 02 Sep
Sonakshi's 'Akira' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
The Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Akira', which released on Friday is "a watered-down female version of Ghajini", wrote The Indian express. "'Akira' is a dumb commercial potboiler," said India Today while NDTV wrote that "'Akira' isn't blockbuster material". The film was rated 1.5/5 (The Indian Express), 2/5 (India Today) and 2.5/5 by NDTV.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:57 pm on 02 Sep
Farah Khan opposes Surrogacy Bill
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Farah Khan, while slamming the Union Cabinet's Bill that proposes to ban commercial surrogacy said that the bill is a diktat on citizens. "So... you are telling us what to eat... what to wear and now you are telling us when to have children too," she said. Notably, Farah is the mother of triplets who were born through IVF surrogacy.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:27 pm on 02 Sep
First look of 'Rock On 2' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
The first look of Farhan Akhtar's 'Rock On 2', the sequel to the 2008 film 'Rock On' has been revealed. Along with the original cast of the film, it also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Shashank Arora. The film's first official poster was also released on Friday. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, 'Rock On 2' is scheduled to release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:54 pm on 02 Sep
Priyanka Chopra to present at Emmy Awards
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra is set to present at the upcoming 68th Primetime Emmy Awards that will be held on September 18. The list of presenters also includes Indian-American actor Aziz Ansari. Notably, Priyanka had also presented at the 88th Academy Awards held earlier this year. Other actors who will reportedly present at the event include, Kristen Bell and Larry David.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:16 pm on 02 Sep
Fusion group creates Indian rendition of Coldplay song
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
The Indian Jam Project, a fusion platform, has created an Indian rendition of UK-based music band Coldplay’s popular song ‘Fix You’. The version features classical Indian instruments like sitar and sarangi. Tushar Lall, the founder of the platform, said it took over three weeks to complete the tribute video. Notably, Coldplay is rumoured to be performing in India this November.
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 11:38 am on 02 Sep
IBM creates 1st-ever AI-made movie trailer
short by Rahul Raj / on 02 Sep 2016,Friday
IBM's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Watson has created the first-ever AI-made movie trailer, for an upcoming 20th Century Fox movie 'Morgan'. Scientists fed Watson with 100 horror movie trailers, on which the supercomputer performed visual, audio and composition analysis to find what people find scary. The AI then selected ten scenes from the full movie for a human editor to arrange.
short by Rahul Raj / 01:17 am on 02 Sep
I have a drinking problem: Ranbir Kapoor
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor revealed in a recent interview that he has a "drinking problem". "I have seen it in my family, I have seen it go the wrong way... When I shoot, when I work, I don’t drink. But when I’m not shooting [I could drink anything]," he said. He also added that draught beer is his favourite drink.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 01 Sep
Arijit to perform with Coldplay in Mumbai: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
According to reports, singer Arijit Singh will perform with British rock band 'Coldplay' during their concert in Mumbai, India. 'Coldplay' will reportedly perform in the city on November 19. Earlier, the band's lead vocalist Chris Martin had performed an impromptu gig with singer Vishal Dadlani at a bar in Delhi in June 2015.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 01 Sep
Title song from Harshvardhan's 'Mirzya' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
The title song from Harshvardhan Kapoor's debut film 'Mirzya' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. Daler Mehndi, Sain Zahoor, Akhtar Chinnal and Nooran Sisters have sung the song, with lyrics by Gulzar. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film also stars debutante Saiyami Kher and will release on October​ 7.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:55 pm on 01 Sep
'Hrithik's sons helping Rakesh write Krrish 4'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
According to reports, Hrithik Roshan's sons Hridhaan and Hrehaan, aged eight and ten respectively, are helping their grandfather Rakesh Roshan write the script of 'Krrish 4', the third film in the 'Krrish' film franchise. Rakesh is reportedly including his grandsons' inputs in the script. Vivek Oberoi may return as supervillain 'Kaal' in 'Krrish 4', reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:53 pm on 01 Sep
Want Akshay Kumar to play me in my biopic: McGrath
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Former Australian international cricketer Glenn McGrath has said that he would want Akshay Kumar to portray him in his biopic. Glenn also said that from Hollywood, he would want Hugh Jackman to play him as Jackman is an "Aussie himself and loves cricket". McGrath holds the world record for the highest number of Test wickets by a fast bowler.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 01 Sep
Coldplay pays tribute to Gene Wilder
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
British band 'Coldplay' has paid a tribute to late actor Gene Wilder with a rendition of the song 'Pure Imagination' from Wilder's 1971 film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'. Wilder, whose other films include the 1974 'Young Frankenstein' and the 1991 'Another You' passed​ away on August 29 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:19 pm on 01 Sep
Kapil gets ₹60 L per episode for TV show: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
According to reports, comedian Kapil Sharma is paid ₹60-80 lakhs per episode for 'The Kapil Sharma Show', which airs on television channel Sony. Sharma's monthly remuneration reportedly adds up to ₹5 crore for eight episodes of the show every month, which is higher than that of most new actors in Bollywood.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:56 pm on 01 Sep
Arnold's Terminator 2 to get 3D re-release in 2017
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
The Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer science-fiction thriller film 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day', the 1991 sequel to 'The Terminator' will be re-released in 3D in 2017. The original 'Terminator' film released in 1984 and was followed by a franchise consisting of four sequels. James Cameron, co-creator of the 'Terminator' franchise had announced the 3D conversion earlier in 2015.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:18 pm on 01 Sep
Justin Bieber sets 6 Guinness world records
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Singer Justin Bieber has received six titles in the 2017 edition of the Guinness World Records. The record titles included 'Most followers on Twitter (male)' with 85 lakh followers. Late singer David Bowie also received a posthumous title of 'Most simultaneous entries on the UK album charts', as nineteen of his albums hit the UK Top 100.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:34 pm on 01 Sep
Amitabh Bachchan to host 'Savdhaan India'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan is set to host special episodes of crime show 'Savdhaan India', as a part of the promotional activity for his upcoming film 'Pink'. The actor will shoot for the show's new campaign, which will focus on college students. 'Pink' also stars Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang and is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:28 pm on 01 Sep
'GoT' named most pirated TV show by Guinness
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
American drama series 'Game of Thrones' has been named the 'Most Pirated TV Show' with 14,400,000 illegal downloads per episode, in the 2017 edition of the Guinness World Records. 'GoT' already holds the record for 'Most Emmy Awards won by a TV series' with twelve awards for season 5. The new Guinness edition will be out on September 8.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:15 pm on 01 Sep
Riteish debuts as singer for 'Thank God Bappa'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has debuted as a singer with the song 'Thank God Bappa'. The 37-year old actor can be seen rapping in the video. The song has been composed by Amar Magrulkar and Kapil Sawant has penned the lyrics in Marathi. The music video has been directed by Kapil Sawant and produced by Riteish's wife Genelia Deshmukh.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:16 pm on 01 Sep
Raj Kummar Rao's 1st look from 'Omerta' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
The first look of Raj Kummar Rao from his upcoming film 'Omerta' was revealed by filmmaker Hansal Mehta on the occasion of Rao's 32nd birthday on August 31. This will be Rao and Mehta's fourth film together after 'Shahid' (2013), 'CityLights' (2014) and 'Aligarh' (2016). Notably, Rao won the National Film Award in the Best Actor category for 'Shahid'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:57 pm on 01 Sep
Sting's new song on deaths of Bowie, Prince, Alan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Singer Sting has said that the song '50,000' from his new album '57th & 9th' is about the consecutive​ deaths of celebrities including David Bowie, Prince and his friend actor Alan Rickman. "It was a strange time because you think that these people are immortal, but then suddenly they’re like the rest of us, they die," said Sting.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 01 Sep
Aishwarya plays poet in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil: Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that Aishwarya Rai plays a poetess in his upcoming directorial venture 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Speaking about Aishwarya and actress Anushka Sharma's characters, Johar added, "They are both incredibly strong and complex women characters... and they are immensely progressive characters." He further revealed that everyone in the film has a broken-hearted situation.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 01 Sep
'IPL web series based on Preity, Ness being made'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
As per reports, actress Richa Chadha will star in a web series which revolves around the IPL and is said to be based on Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia. Richa is said to play the role of an actress, who co-owns a cricket team with her boyfriend. The series will reportedly focus on betting and match fixing.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:01 am on 01 Sep
Baba Sehgal releases rap song for Donald Trump
short by Parichit Mainra / on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday
Indian rapper Baba Sehgal has released a song titled 'Trump Ka Mania' in which he 'praises' US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Sehgal said he "could not resist doing" the track because Trump "has something which puts him on top of the charts". The song which was released last week has over 1 lakh views on YouTube.
short by Parichit Mainra / 01:48 am on 01 Sep
Selena announces 'time off' from her music career
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Singer Selena Gomez has announced that she is taking "some time off" from her career to deal with panic attacks and depression, which can be side effects of lupus, an autoimmune disease she suffers from. "I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness," said Selena while announcing her decision, midway through her 'Revival World Tour'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 pm on 31 Aug
36-year-old Gisele world's highest paid model: Forbes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen (36) with earnings of $30.5 million, has been named the World's Highest-Paid Model of 2016 by Forbes. Gisele, who has been topping the annual list since 2002, is followed immediately by Adriana Lima, who earned $10.5 million. 20-year-old Kendall Jenner tied with 24-year-old Karlie Kloss for the third spot, as they both earned $10 million.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:40 pm on 31 Aug
'No scene of Katrina in bra in Baar Baar Dekho'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
'Baar Baar Dekho' director Nitya Mehra has said that the film, which stars Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif, has "no scene... with Katrina wearing a bra so it can’t be cut". "It is a clean film," added Mehra. Earlier, reports suggested that the Censor Board had asked the makers to remove a scene showing a bra from the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:33 pm on 31 Aug
Not moving to Los Angeles, says Priyanka Chopra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has denied that she is moving to Los Angeles. Priyanka dismissed reports which suggested that she is planning to shift base from Mumbai to the US for strengthening her Hollywood​ career. She tweeted, "I really wake up to such amusing news sometimes. I am filming Quantico in NYC my home is Mumbai. No LA in the pic!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 31 Aug
Trailer of horror film 'Jack Goes Home' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the upcoming American horror film 'Jack Goes Home' has been released. The film stars actor Rory Culkin as the character 'Jack', who goes home to Colorado to help look after his mother after his father's death in a car crash. Directed by Thomas Dekker, the film is scheduled to release on October 14 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:50 pm on 31 Aug
Chris Brown arrested for pointing gun at woman
short by Daisy Mowke / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Singer Chris Brown was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman who had visited his house with a business associate on Monday. He was later released on a bail of $2,50,000. Notably, he has several convictions for violence, including a 2009 assault on his then-girlfriend​ Rihanna for which he was sentenced to five years of probation.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:49 pm on 31 Aug
Trailer of '31st October' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das starrer '31st October' has been released. The film revolves around a Sikh family stuck in a riot-affected area in Delhi during the anti-Sikh riots after PM Indira Gandhi's assassination on 31st October, 1984. Directed by National Award winner Shivaji Lotan Patil, the film is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:45 pm on 31 Aug
Ranbir features on the cover of Vogue India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has featured on the cover of 'Vogue' in its India edition for September. The actor has worn a lavender leopard print suit from Roberto Cavalli's Fall 2016 collection, paired with a black Dior shirt. Ranbir is seen posing with models Ketholeno Kense and Gizele Oliveira in the issue titled 'The Big Fashion Party'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:42 pm on 31 Aug
SRK, Aanand L Rai's film to release in Dec 2018
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The release date for actor Shah Rukh Khan's film with filmmaker Aanand L Rai has been announced as December 21, 2018. The film is a production by SRK's production house 'Red Chillies Entertainment' and Rai's 'Colour Yellow Productions'. "This one is most special to all of us. And the title is too sweet. Wait for it," tweeted Shah Rukh.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:36 pm on 31 Aug
Have a lot on mind for Dil Chahta Hai 2: Farhan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has said that he has "a lot" on his mind about the sequel to the 2001 film 'Dil Chahta Hai', which marked his directorial debut. "It (a sequel to 'Dil Chahta Hai') is something that I would like to do. It's too early to say if anything is happening or not, only time will tell," said Farhan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:10 pm on 31 Aug
Katrina, Fawad in Karan Johar's next: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, actors Katrina Kaif and Fawad Khan will star in Karan Johar's upcoming production venture. The film will be directed by debutante director Aditya Dhar and will reportedly be a love story set in North India. The film is scheduled to release in 2017, as per reports.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:38 pm on 31 Aug
For God's sake, kiss: Alvarez on Bollywood films
short by Daisy Mowke / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Hollywood director Fede Alvarez, known for directing the 2013 film 'Evil Dead' said that his reaction after watching a Bollywood film was, "For God's sake, kiss!" "[It] (was) fascinating that through three whole hours of just love... in the end they don’t even kiss," he said. Alvarez added that he still loves Bollywood films as they are "powerful and interesting."
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:06 pm on 31 Aug
Amitabh Bachchan lusts acting: RGV
short by Daisy Mowke / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma, while praising actor Amitabh Bachchan, wrote in a tweet that "great actors love acting" but Bachchan "lusts acting". "That's what's greater than great because anyone can fake love but no one can fake lust," Verma added. He further wrote, "Longest in career and hardest in intensity of performances ..That's what is @SrBachchan."
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:18 pm on 31 Aug
'Depends on Salman if my song is in Tubelight'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Singer Arijit Singh has said that he will sing for the Salman Khan starrer 'Tubelight' but whether the song will be retained in the film depends on Salman. "But I will definitely sing because nobody can stop me from singing a song," said Arijit. Earlier, Salman reportedly removed Arijit's version of the song 'Jag Ghoomeya' from his film 'Sultan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 31 Aug
Will never produce film for my son Tiger: Jackie
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Jackie Shroff has said that he will never produce a film for his son Tiger Shroff. However, Jackie added, "If someone takes me and my son Tiger for acting, and if I find the role is good enough for me, then I would definitely do that film." Speaking about Tiger's success, he further said, "It has been immense."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:32 pm on 30 Aug
Sidharth, Kaif dance to Kala Chashma at Jaipur Metro
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif on Tuesday danced to the song 'Kala Chashma' as part of a flash mob at a Metro station in Jaipur. They started dancing with the mob of nearly 100 youngsters present at the station. Katrina​ and Sidharth were in Jaipur to promote their upcoming film 'Baar Baar Dekho,' scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:13 pm on 30 Aug
Pay scale should be equal for men, women: Aamir
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Aamir Khan has said pay scale should not depend on a person's sex, while adding that "it should be equal" for men and women. "Patriarchal mindset should change," said Aamir speaking at 'The Indian Futurescape', a discussion panel. The actor also revealed that he was offered Hollywood films in the past but "working in the West doesn't interest" him.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:29 pm on 30 Aug
Dhanush to produce Rajinikanth's Kabali 2: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Dhanush, who is the son-in-law of actor Rajinikanth, will be producing​ 'Kabali 2'. Dhanush had tweeted that he will be collaborating with Pa Ranjith, who directed 'Kabali', and Rajinikanth on a new project. Dhanush is said​ to have taken permission from producer Kalaippuli S Thanu to continue the 'Kabali' film franchise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:21 pm on 30 Aug
Sonam dating a Delhi-based businessman: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actress Sonam Kapoor is dating Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja, who owns 'bhane.', a clothing label. The actress arrived with Ahuja at the party hosted by actor Akshay Kumar, where Hollywood actor Will Smith was also present. Earlier, Sonam, who wears outfits from Ahuja's label 'bhane.' during promotional events, called the label one of her favourites.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:08 pm on 30 Aug
'Rada' new song from 'Banjo' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'Rada', the new song from the Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starrer 'Banjo' has been released. The song has been composed by the music director duo Vishal-Shekhar while Vishal Dadlani has sung the track along with Nakash Aziz and Shalmali Kholgade. Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the film is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 30 Aug
Raj Kummar Rao, Nargis to star in Hollywood film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Raj Kummar Rao and actress Nargis Fakhri will star in a Hollywood film called '5 Weddings'. "I feel very fortunate and I think it's a fantastic time for all the actors. I am glad that the West is considering our Indian talent," said Rao. Directed by Namrata Singh Gujral, the film will be shot in Chandigarh and Los Angeles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 30 Aug
Teaser of web series 'Darr 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The teaser for 'Darr 2.0', a web series based on the 1993 film 'Darr', has been released. Produced by 'Y-Films', the youth division of Yash Raj Films, the series revolves around the characters Rahul, Kiran and Sunil in a plot exploring cyber stalking and digital crimes. The characters were originally portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Sunny Deol.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:49 pm on 30 Aug
Kanye West pays tribute to himself at MTV VMAs
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Kanye West paid a tribute to himself in a speech delivered at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. He started his speech by saying, "I am Kanye West. And that feels really great to say, especially this year." Kanye also defended his music video 'Famous', which featured an art display of West and other celebrities lying naked in bed.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:38 pm on 30 Aug
Did not give my 100% to Fitoor, Phantom: Katrina
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Katrina Kaif, while opening up about the failure of her last two releases, the 2015 'Phantom' and the 2016 'Fitoor', has said that she had not given her "100 percent" to the films. "My priorities were slightly different at that point in time... If a person takes things for granted... the film will obviously suffer," Katrina added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:34 pm on 30 Aug
'Willy Wonka' actor Gene Wilder passes away at 83
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Gene Wilder, known for portraying​ the role of 'Willy Wonka' in the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' passed away aged 83 on Sunday due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Some of his other films include the 1974 'Young Frankenstein' and the 1980 'Stir Crazy'. Wilder also received an Academy Award nomination for the 1967 film 'The Producers'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:05 pm on 30 Aug
Teaser of Ranbir's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma starrer film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been released. The upcoming romantic drama film marks Karan Johar's return as a director after the 2012 film 'Student of The Year'. Also starring Fawad Khan, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:41 pm on 30 Aug
Movie on Obama-Michelle's first date earns $3 mn
short by Yash Kumar / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The film "Southside With You", based on US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama's first date, has earned over $3 million in its first weekend. The film, released on 813 screens, is based on their meeting at a Chicago law firm in 1989. The movie comes at a time when Obama's approval ratings stand at 51%.
short by Yash Kumar / 03:00 am on 30 Aug
'Jason Bourne' in 3D making Chinese 'nauseous'
short by Satyaki Das / on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A 3D adaptation of Matt Damon-starrer 'Jason Bourne' reportedly​ left the Chinese audiences 'feeling dizzy and nauseous'. Chinese movie studios release "exclusive" three-dimensional adaptations of movies that won't actually have a 3D release. Only eight of the 149 theaters in Beijing showed the original version of the movie, which, however, raked in $25.1 million in its opening weekend in China.
short by Satyaki Das / 12:26 am on 30 Aug
Beyoncé gets mothers of slain black men to VMAs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Singer Beyoncé brought the mothers of four black men killed in the US to the MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards). The mothers of Mike Brown, Oscar Grant, Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin have also featured in Beyoncé's visual album 'Lemonade'. Their sons were killed by police officers and security personnel. Notably, Martin’s death inspired the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:47 pm on 29 Aug
'Ya Ali Murtaza' song from 'Freaky Ali' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
'Ya Ali Murtaza', the new song from the Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amy Jackson and Arbaaz Khan starrer 'Freaky Ali', has been released. The song has been composed by the music director duo Sajid-Wajid while Wajid along with Danish Sabri and Payal Dev sang the track. Directed by Sohail Khan, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:27 pm on 29 Aug
Shah Rukh Khan is such a professional: Alia
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Alia Bhatt has said that actor Shah Rukh Khan is a professional actor. Alia, who will be starring with Shah Rukh in the film 'Dear Zindagi', added, "I admire him as a worker so much because he is so good to work with and be around on the sets." Directed by Gauri Shinde, it will release on November 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:16 pm on 29 Aug
Emraan walks the ramp with his son Ayaan at LFW
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Emraan Hashmi and his son Ayaan walked the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) for a show conceptualised by the toy brand Hamleys in collaboration​ with the international denim brand 'Diesel'. The show marked the India launch of Diesel’s Kids Collection. Emraan joked that he was part of the show to ensure that his son left the stage.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:37 pm on 29 Aug
No Indian films in BBC's 100 greatest films list
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
No Indian films have featured in the '100 greatest films of the 21st Century' list released recently by BBC Culture. The poll was based on inputs by 177 film critics from 36 countries. The top ten list featured three Asian films, Chinese film 'In the Mood for Love' (second), Japanese film 'Spirited Away' (fourth) and Taiwanese film 'Yi Yi' (eighth).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:53 pm on 29 Aug
'Witnessing Dhoni's story closely changed me'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has said that he has witnessed closely the story of Mahi (cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's nickname) and that has changed him as a human being. "I want everyone to witness it," said Sushant referring to 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', the upcoming biopic where he portrays the cricketer onscreen. The film will release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:37 pm on 29 Aug
Sexual abuse allegations don't affect me: Woody
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Woody Allen has said that the allegations of sexual abuse against him by Dylan Farrow, his adopted daughter with Mia Farrow, do not affect him anymore and he takes "no interest in it". "That situation had been thoroughly, thoroughly investigated... by New York social services in a 14-month investigation," said Woody. He added that he leads an isolated life.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:31 pm on 29 Aug
Aishwarya R Dhanush made UN Advocate for women
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya R Dhanush has been appointed as the United Nations (UN) Women's Advocate for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in India. Aishwarya, who began her career as a filmmaker with her debut feature film '3', is also known for her philanthropic activities for the underprivileged. "Gender equality is a subject close to my heart," said Aishwarya.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:12 pm on 29 Aug
First look of 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
The first look of the Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai starrer 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' (ADHM) was revealed on Monday by filmmaker Karan Johar on Twitter. Karan returns as director for ADHM, four years after his last directorial venture, the 2012 film 'Student Of The Year'. Also starring Fawad Khan, the film is scheduled for a Diwali release.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:41 pm on 29 Aug
Beyoncé wins eight awards at MTV VMAs 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Singer Beyoncé has won eight awards for her album 'Lemonade', including the 'Video of the Year' award for the track 'Formation', at the MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) 2016. The track 'This Is What You Came For', by Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna, was named the 'Best Male Video'. Further, singer David Bowie won a VMA posthumously for the track 'Blackstar'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:28 pm on 29 Aug
Michael Jackson once appeared as scarecrow in a movie
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
A four-minute YouTube video shows American pop-star Michael Jackson dressed as a scarecrow for his role in the 1978 American musical adventure film 'The Wiz'. The character of the scarecrow was stuffed with garbage and rags. Popularly known as the 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:26 pm on 29 Aug
Michael Jackson patented the 'anti-gravity' shoes
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
'King of Pop' Michael Jackson, along with two co-inventors, patented the 'anti-gravity' shoes, most famously used in the music video 'Smooth Criminal'. The shoes had specially designed heel pegs that would connect to the stage, allowing Jackson to lean forward at a 45-degree angle. Notably, today is Michael Jackson's 58th birth anniversary.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:54 pm on 29 Aug
Teaser of Ranveer's ad Dandruff Nahi Chalega out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
The teaser for 'Dandruff Nahi Chalega', a promotional film for 'Head & Shoulders', starring actor Ranveer Singh has been released. It has been directed by Farah Khan and stars Ranveer as four different types of boys in a college. The video starts with Ranveer reportedly imitating actor Ranbir Kapoor's look from the song 'Dilliwaali Girlfriend' from 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:29 pm on 29 Aug
'Censor Board cuts bra shot in Baar Baar Dekho'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
The Censor Board has reportedly removed a bra shot and a reference to comic book porn character 'Savita Bhabhi' before clearing the Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' with a 'U/A' certificate. The Board is said to have refused certification to the film until the 'offensive' bra shot was removed. The film will release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:00 pm on 29 Aug
Michael Jackson music video is world's most expensive
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
With a production cost of nearly $7 million, pop-star Michael Jackson's music video 'Scream', also starring Janet Jackson, is the most expensive music video of all time. The 1995 video takes place on an elaborately-built spaceship set, and won a Grammy for the 'Best Short Form Music Video' that year. Notably, Monday was Michael Jackson's 58th birth anniversary.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:53 pm on 29 Aug
Mom-to-be Kareena walks the ramp for Sabyasachi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is pregnant with her first child, on Sunday was the showstopper for designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The show, which was attended by celebrities including Deepika Padukone, was the grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016. "I must say it’s not one but two of us. It’s a very special moment," said Kareena.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 29 Aug
'Can’t have double standards, do what I believe in'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Radhika Apte has said that she "can’t have double standards" so she does what she believes in. "I want to explore. I’ve just begun and in an actor’s journey, you have to explore more," added Apte. She also clarified that her nude scene from 'Parched' was not leaked as the film has already been released in many countries abroad.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 29 Aug
Michael Jackson married Elvis Presley's daughter
short by Vani Vivek / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
King of Pop Michael Jackson was married to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, for just over two years. Lisa Marie Presley also appeared in the music video for the singer's song, 'You are not alone'. Jackson, who was born on August 29, 1958, later married his dermatologist's assistant, Debbie Rowe.
short by Vani Vivek / 06:00 pm on 29 Aug
A Flying Jatt earns ₹29.45 crore in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
The Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'A Flying Jatt' has earned ‎₹29.45 crore in its extended four-day long opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film earned ₹7.10 crore on Thursday, ₹6 crore on Friday, ₹7.35 crore on Saturday and ₹9 crore on Sunday. The film has become the tenth highest opening weekend grosser of 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 29 Aug
Baywatch star introduces six-day fan cruise
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Baywatch star, David Hasselhoff, has announced a six-day official world fan cruise which will depart from Savona in Italy on November 4, 2017. Tickets start at around $670 for the trip aboard the cruise ship Costa Favolosa. While Hasselhoff will be on board throughout the journey, an exclusive fan package includes a concert, get-together, and a theatre event.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:12 pm on 29 Aug
Will Smith parties with Akshay Kumar in Mumbai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Hollywood actor Will Smith was spotted partying in Mumbai with actor Akshay Kumar and his wife Twinkle Khanna. Akshay held a celebration at his residence to mark the success of his films 'Airlift', 'Housefull 3' and 'Rustom', all part of the ₹100 crore club. Bollywood celebrities including Varun Dhawan, Ranbir Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Alia Bhatt also attended the party.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:08 pm on 29 Aug
Michael Jackson won most number of Grammys in a night
short by Vani Vivek / on 29 Aug 2016,Monday
Pop singer Michael Jackson made the record for winning the most number of Grammy awards in one night when he received eight Grammys in 1984. The eight awards included Album Of The Year for 'Thriller' and Record Of The Year for 'Beat It'. Jackson, who was born on August 29, 1958, won a total of 13 Grammys during his career.
short by Vani Vivek / 03:20 pm on 29 Aug
'Many didn't make it despite being star kids'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that "there are many who have not made it" in Bollywood despite​ being sons and daughters of stars. She added that being a star kid helps initially in establishing contact with people, for a first meeting or an audition. "After that, it depends on your own hard work and talent," said Sonakshi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:51 pm on 28 Aug
Kim Kardashian's tweet shuts down startup's server
short by Pragya Swastik / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Private jet startup JetSmarter recently revealed that its servers were briefly shut down after reality television star Kim Kardashian tweeted about its app. "JetSmarter makes private travel so easy! I wish I would have thought of this app, it's genius!" Kardashian had tweeted in May. JetSmarter says that the tweet resulted in so many calls that its servers shut down.
short by Pragya Swastik / 07:49 pm on 28 Aug
Want to cast Ajay, Kajol in family drama: Rohit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has said that he wants to cast actor Ajay Devgn and his wife Kajol in a family comedy film. "It will be fun to see them. But whenever they do a film together they should play husband and wife," said Rohit. Kajol and Ajay had last starred together in the 2010 animation film 'Toonpur Ka Super Hero'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:58 pm on 28 Aug
'Euphoria' making short film on band's journey
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
'Euphoria', the indie pop band led by vocalist Palash Sen, is making a short film on the band’s journey. "We just finished shooting at multiple locations in Himachal Pradesh... The story of the film has been developed around the first song from our next album," said Palash. The band is looking to release the film and song by November.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 28 Aug
Salman Khan announces 'Being Salman' game
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan has announced his official action game 'Being Salman', where people can play with his three popular onscreen characters 'Chulbul Pandey', 'Tiger' and 'Prem'. The three characters in the game have a similar mission to free the world from evil and injustice. The game is available for Android and iOS users.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:23 pm on 28 Aug
Ranveer plays accordion, sings 'Pardesi Pardesi'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Ranveer Singh has shared a video of himself on Twitter playing the accordion while singing the song 'Pardesi Pardesi' from the 1996 film 'Raja Hindustani'. "Belting out a cult hit for confused tourists in Switzerland. Just because. #JustBefikre," tweeted Ranveer. The actor has been shooting in Switzerland for the upcoming film 'Befikre', which is being directed by Aditya Chopra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:08 pm on 28 Aug
Trailer of Dev Patel's 'Lion' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
The trailer of Dev Patel's upcoming film 'Lion' has been released. The drama film is based on Saroo Brierley's non-fiction book 'A Long Way Home'. Directed by Garth Davis, 'Lion' also stars Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. The film, which will be screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, is scheduled to release on November 25 in the US.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:58 pm on 28 Aug
Pic from Rajinikanth's 'Robot 2' sets surfaces
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
A picture from the sets of Rajinikanth's upcoming film '2.0', which is a sequel to the 2010 film 'Robot' has surfaced online. The picture shows him as the character 'Chitti', the robot. Directed by S.Shankar, the film also stars Akshay Kumar as the villain and Amy Jackson as the female lead. '2.0' is scheduled to release in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:42 pm on 28 Aug
Dadlani apologises for tweet on Jain monk
short by Tarun Khanna / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Composer-singer Vishal Dadlani on Saturday apologised for his tweet mocking Jain monk Tarun Sagar for addressing Haryana Assembly in nude. Dadlani had shared the monk’s picture with a tweet “If you voted for these people, YOU are responsible for this absurd nonsense. No #AchcheDin, just #NoKachcheDin”. Later, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted that Tarun Sagar Maharaj should not be disrespected.
short by Tarun Khanna / 02:12 pm on 28 Aug
Would give up my career for the man I love: Katrina
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
Katrina Kaif, on being asked if she would give up her career for the man she loves, said she would "absolutely" do it if she wanted to. "Not being forced or coerced, but if I felt then absolutely. And I believe that every woman should follow her instinct," Katrina added. The actress further said that she is "not commitment phobic".
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:40 pm on 28 Aug
45 child artistes to pay tribute to Michael Jackson
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday
World music band 'Maati Baani' will release a cover of late singer Michael Jackson's song 'Heal the World' from the 1991 album 'Dangerous', which will feature 45 child artistes from around the globe. The cover will be released on the occasion of Jackson's 58th birth anniversary on August 29. Notably, this year also marks​ the 25th anniversary of the song.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:27 am on 28 Aug
Jacqueline walks for Rajesh Pratap Singh at LFW
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez on Friday walked the ramp for designer Rajesh Pratap Singh on the third day of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) in Mumbai. "I am huge fan of Rajesh's work. I just feel he makes things so elegant and wearable," said Jacqueline. Rajesh said that his collection was inspired by the Punjabi suit.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:00 pm on 27 Aug
'Kaun Tujhe' from MS Dhoni: The Untold Story out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
A new song titled 'Kaun Tujhe' from Sushant Singh Rajput's upcoming film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been released. The song, featuring Sushant and Disha Patani, has been composed by Amaal Mallik and sung by Palak Muchhal. Manoj Muntashir has penned the lyrics. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and also starring Kiara Advani, the film will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:49 pm on 27 Aug
Teaser of Priyanka's 'Quantico' season 2 out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
The teaser of 'Quantico Returns', the second season of Priyanka Chopra starrer American television series 'Quantico' has been released. The actress will be reprising her role of 'Alex Parrish' in the second season. The new season will see her as a member of the CIA. 'Quantico Returns' will premiere on September 25 on television network ABC.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:40 pm on 27 Aug
Take tough times as challenge: Katrina on breakup
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Katrina Kaif has opened up about her breakup with actor Ranbir Kapoor while saying that she takes life's tough moments as a challenge. She said that the media attention on her following the breakup was a 'good' thing. "It forces you not to indulge in self-pity. It forces you to get yourself together and stand up quicker," added Katrina.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:30 pm on 27 Aug
'Between Music' a band that performs underwater
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
'Between Music’, a Danish five-member music group, is an 'aquatic music band', who performed their first ever underwater concert 'Aquasonic' in Netherlands earlier this year. The band sings and plays musical instruments, which were made especially for playing underwater. The musicians can spend up to nine hours inside the customised portable individual glass chambers from where they perform.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 27 Aug
Abhijeet arrested in July for abusing on Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Mumbai Police on Friday confirmed that singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was arrested on July 26 for abusing female journalist Swati Chaturvedi on Twitter. However, Abhijeet was released on bail. AAP spokesperson Swati Chaturvedi, who had filed the police complaint, claimed that Abhijeet's phone was confiscated and sent for forensics while Twitter was ordered to remove the "offensive tweets".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:15 pm on 27 Aug
Deepika Bollywood's most popular actress: Survey
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
As per the India Today/CVoter Mood of the Nation survey, actress Deepika Padukone has been named Bollywood's most popular actress. Priyanka Chopra has been listed second while Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif have tied for the third spot. Further, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor have featured at the fourth and fifth spot respectively​ on the top five list.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:54 pm on 27 Aug
Salman Bollywood's most popular actor: Survey
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
As per the India Today/CVoter Mood of the Nation survey, actor Salman Khan has been named Bollywood's most popular actor. While Shah Rukh Khan has ranked second, Amitabh Bachchan has secured the third spot on the list. Further, Akshay Kumar has ranked fourth and Aamir Khan has ranked fifth in the survey, where the top five popular actors were listed.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:45 pm on 27 Aug
Shruti to sing for Tamannaah in Tamil film: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
According to reports, actor-singer Shruti Haasan will be singing for actress Tamannaah Bhatia in the upcoming Tamil film 'Kathi Sandai'. Directed by Suraj, the comedy film, which will also star comedian Vadivelu, is scheduled to release on Diwali this year. Shruti, who is the lead vocalist of her rock band has earlier sung for other films.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:01 pm on 27 Aug
Trailer of 'A Dog's Purpose' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the upcoming comedy-drama film 'A Dog's Purpose' has been released. The film is based on the 2010 novel by W Bruce Cameron and features actor Josh Gad, known for voicing Olaf in 'Frozen', as the voice of the dog. Starring Dennis Quaid and Britt Robertson, the film is scheduled to release on January 27, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:52 pm on 27 Aug
Pak shoemaker held over deer skin shoes for SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Jehangir Khan, a shoemaker in Pakistan, has been arrested for making deer skin sandals for actor Shah Rukh Khan. Jehangir, a fan of SRK, decided to gift him deer skin sandals, after receiving an order for making Peshawari chappals for the actor. However, wildlife department officials had Jehangir arrested as using deer skin could lead to prosecution under wildlife laws.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:34 pm on 27 Aug
Sonam to start campaign against malnutrition
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has been chosen as the Goodwill Ambassador for 'Fight Hunger Foundation', an NGO that works towards fighting malnutrition. The organisation currently works across Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Sonam visited one of the project sites under the foundation where she met mothers and malnourished children and also spoke to the hospital staff.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:22 pm on 27 Aug
SRK shares pic from the sets of 'The Ring'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Shah Rukh Khan has shared a photo with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali from the sets of his upcoming film tentatively titled 'The Ring'. Speaking about the film, the 50-year old actor had earlier said, "'The Ring' isn’t a young, upbeat love story because I want to play my age." The film will also star actress Anushka Sharma in a lead role.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:16 pm on 27 Aug
Promo for 'Bigg Boss 10' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
The promo for the reality show 'Bigg Boss 10' featuring the host Salman Khan was released on Saturday. In the promo, Salman is dressed as an astronaut and is seen explaining how the show will create history as the general public will be seen participating in this season. The new season will reportedly premiere on Colors TV by mid-September.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:49 pm on 27 Aug
'Gilmore Girls' festival to be held in the US
short by Daisy Mowke / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
A 'Gilmore Girls' fan festival will be hosted in Connecticut, United States from October 21-23. It will offer fans a chance to experience some of the elements of the TV series, including the Gilmores' Friday Night dinner. There will also be screenings of various episodes of the series. Tickets would cost $175 for general admission and $250 for VIP admission.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:21 pm on 27 Aug
Kanye performs on floating stage at concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
Singer Kanye West performed on a floating stage on Thursday​ during his 'Saint Pablo' concert in Indianapolis, USA. He performed songs including both parts of the track 'Father Stretch My Hands' on a stage, which remained suspended over the ground. The singer is currently on a tour for his latest album 'The Life of Pablo'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:00 am on 27 Aug
10 National Award winners in team of 'Pink'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Pink' has ten National Award winners as part of its team. Bachchan has won four National Awards, while cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhayay has won three National Awards. The film's music composer Shantanu Moitra and producers Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri are also National Award recipients. Further, Pink's director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury has won the award twice.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:00 am on 27 Aug
Man makes Indian version of Friends theme song
short by Rini Kapoor / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
A music composer Mahesh Raghavan has made Indian classical cover of the theme song of American television sitcom 'Friends'. Raghavan has used electrical instruments like sitar, flute, and tabla to create music for the song “I’ll be there for you.” Notably, Raghavan has made similar interpretations of 'Game of thrones' title track and Adele's 'Hello', among others in the past.
short by Rini Kapoor / 11:27 pm on 26 Aug
Prasoon Joshi dedicates poem to girl child
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Lyricist Prasoon Joshi has written and recited a poem 'Sharam Aa Rahi Hai Na', which he has dedicated to the girl child. The video begins with clips of India's female Olympians including PV Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar and Sakshi Malik. Prasoon questions the Indian society on issues like the objectification of women, while celebrating women who brought in a "new dawn".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:22 pm on 26 Aug
Shahid's wife Mira gives birth to baby girl
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput on Friday gave birth to a baby girl, their first child, at the Hinduja Healthcare Surgical hospital in Mumbai. The 35-year-old actor tweeted, "She has arrived and words fall short to express our happiness. Thank you for all your wishes." Shahid and Mira got married in a low-key gurudwara wedding on July 7, 2015.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:07 pm on 26 Aug
Cumberbatch to appear in Thor: Ragnarok: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
As per reports, actor Benedict Cumberbatch will feature in the film 'Thor: Ragnarok' as his character 'Doctor Strange'. Reportedly, images leaked from the sets of the film showed Chris Hemsworth, who plays 'Thor', holding a business card which had the address of Doctor Strange on it. Meanwhile, Cumberbatch's​ first Marvel film 'Doctor Strange' will release on November 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:28 pm on 26 Aug
Feminist version of Honey Singh's Brown Rang out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
A feminist version of rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh's 'Brown Rang' has been released by YouTube channel 'SnG Comedy'. The parody titled 'What if Yo Yo Honey Singh Was A Feminist' shows the singer as a feminist, who stands up for equal pay for women, among other issues. The video is part of the channel's 'What If' series.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:21 pm on 26 Aug
Trailer of 'My Blind Brother' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
The trailer for the comedy film 'My Blind Brother' has been released. The film stars Adam Scott as 'Robbie', a blind man and Nick Kroll as his brother 'Bill'. The brothers fall in love with the same woman, played by actress Jenny Slate. Directed by Sophie Goodhart, the film is scheduled to release on September 23 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:04 pm on 26 Aug
Forbes list shows wage gap for actors, actresses
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
The list of World's Highest-Paid Actors and Actresses for 2016 by Forbes shows a gender-based wage gap, as the top ten actors earn more than double than their female counterparts. While the collective earnings of the actresses are $205 million, the top ten actors earn $457 million. Further, a combined top ten list features only two actresses, including Jennifer Lawrence.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:51 pm on 26 Aug
Ariana sued over copyright row for One Last Time
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Singer Ariana Grande has been sued by songwriter Alex Greggs for her 2015 song 'One Last Time', which he claims is a copy of a 2012 single he wrote called 'Takes All Night'. Greggs' version was written for singer Skye Stevens. Greggs also named David Guetta, a co-writer for Ariana's track, and the music producers and label in the lawsuit.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:13 pm on 26 Aug
'Chris won't play Captain America in next film'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have confirmed that actor Chris Evans would not be playing 'Captain America' in the next 'Avengers' film after 'Captain America: Civil War' which released in 2016. However, the superhero character will be brought back in 'The Avengers: Infinity War'. It is being speculated that either Sebastian Stan or Anthony Mackie could take over the role.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:40 pm on 26 Aug
Actor Pawan Kalyan's fan killed by NTR Jr fan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
A fan of Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan was stabbed to death by another fan of actor NT Rama Rao Jr after the two got involved in a fight over who the bigger star was. The incident took place at Kolar near Bengaluru during a blood donation drive. The fight allegedly began when Kalyan's fan started shouting slogans praising him.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:37 pm on 26 Aug
28 yrs, 90 films and one superstar, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Reacting to actor Salman Khan completing 28 years in Bollywood, a user tweeted, "28 years 90 films and one superstar whom nobody can match". Another user tweeted, "The day he stops is the day I stop with Hindi films..." Meanwhile, a user wrote, "Congrats on 28 yrs of women beating, animal killing, career full of bad movies & no talent."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:16 pm on 26 Aug
Trailer of horror film 'Rings' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
The trailer for the horror film 'Rings' has been released. It is the third instalment in 'The Ring' film franchise, which is originally based on the Japanese horror film 'Ring'. The film reprises the plot of a mysterious videotape which is said to kill the watcher, seven days after one views it. It is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:56 pm on 26 Aug
Sasural Simar Ka to go off the air: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
As per reports, the television serial 'Sasural Simar Ka' will be going off the air. The decision is reportedly owing to the 20-year leap in the show's timeline, which resulted in low TRPs. The channel 'Colors' first removed the show from the prime time slot of 7:30 pm shifting it to 6:00 pm. Notably, the show recently completed 1600 episodes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 26 Aug
Trailer of Halle Berry starrer 'Kidnap' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
The trailer for Halle Berry's upcoming thriller 'Kidnap' has been released. The film stars the Oscar-winning actress as Karla McCoy, a mother trying to save her son, who gets abducted from a park in the city. Directed by Luis Prieto, the film is scheduled to release on December 2 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:49 pm on 26 Aug
Iulia to sing Salman's 'Main Hoon Hero Tera'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan's rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur will sing a version of the song 'Main Hoon Hero Tera', sung earlier by Salman for the film 'Hero'. The new version with Iulia is said to be a production by T-Series and will include a music video. However, the video will reportedly include​ only Iulia and not feature Salman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:47 pm on 26 Aug
Shah Rukh Khan India's highest paid actor: Forbes
short by Shipra Sharma / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, with an earning of $33 million (approximately ₹220 crore) last year, is the highest paid actor in India, as per Forbes. The 50-year-old actor became the top earner on the back of his 2015 box office hit 'Dilwale', as well as endorsement deals for dozens of brands.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:05 pm on 26 Aug
Didn't have money for food: Shahid on struggle
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Shahid Kapoor, while opening up about his struggle in Bollywood, has revealed that there were times when he "didn't have money to eat food or to even go to the auditions". "I don’t like talking about it. But that is my reality," he added while denying that he got a 'break' owing to his actor father Pankaj Kapur.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:22 pm on 26 Aug
SRK, Akshay in Forbes' highest paid actors list
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have featured in Forbes' list of world's top 20 highest-paid actors. Shah Rukh Khan with an earning of $33 million and Akshay with $31.5 million came eighth and tenth respectively. Salman and Amitabh secured the fourteenth​ and eighteenth spot with earnings of $28.5 million and $20 million respectively.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:55 pm on 26 Aug
First look of Emraan's 'Captain Nawab' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
The first look of Emraan Hashmi's upcoming film 'Captain Nawab' has been revealed. Emraan, who has turned producer with this film will reportedly play the role of a soldier for both India and Pakistan. This will be the first time that the actor will portray the role of an army man onscreen. The film will be directed by Tony D'Souza.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:47 pm on 26 Aug
Hrithik to star in Siddharth Anand's next: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
According to reports, Hrithik Roshan will star in filmmaker Siddharth Anand's upcoming film 'Fighter'. The film is reportedly inspired by Hollywood actor Tom Cruise's film 'Top Gun' and will be a big-budget project. This will be Hrithik's second collaboration with Anand after the 2014 film 'Bang Bang' which was reported to be inspired by Tom Cruise's film 'Knight and Day'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:51 pm on 26 Aug
Nissan gifts ambassador John Abraham new Terrano
short by Satyaki Das / on 26 Aug 2016,Friday
Nissan has gifted the recently launched Terrano SUV to actor and its brand ambassador John Abraham. Available at a starting price of ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Nissan Terrano comes in both petrol and diesel variants. Last month, Nissan had given an opportunity to its customers to test-drive the Terrano for a chance to meet the actor.
short by Satyaki Das / 12:58 am on 26 Aug
Dwayne Bravo to sing for movie 'Tum Bin 2'
short by Dishant Sharma / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
West Indies cricketer and singer Dwayne Bravo is set to lend his voice to a song in Bollywood director Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2'. The song, called 'Jager Bomb', will be composed by musician Ankit Tiwari, who will sing alongside Bravo. The West Indian will also feature in the music video, which will be shot in September.
short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 25 Aug
Hackers post nude pics of Leslie Jones on her site
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actress Leslie Jones' official website was hacked and nude pictures allegedly stolen from her iCloud account were published on its front page on Wednesday. Further, copies of her passport and driving license were also shared. Jones was previously attacked with racist comments after the announcement of her film 'Ghostbusters'. Her website has been taken down currently.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:39 pm on 25 Aug
Trailer of Casey Affleck's 'Manchester By The Sea' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Casey Affleck starrer drama film 'Manchester By The Sea' has been released. Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, the film also stars Michelle Williams and Kyle Chandler. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23 and is scheduled for a limited release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:25 pm on 25 Aug
Video of Fawad singing on Coke Studio surfaces
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
A video featuring Pakistani singer and actor Fawad Khan performing on the third season of 'Coke Studio Pakistan' has surfaced online. He can be seen singing the song 'Bolo Bolo' by Pakistani singer Sajjad Ali with rock band 'Entity Paradigm' that he co-founded in 2000. However, Fawad is reportedly no longer associated with the band.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:11 pm on 25 Aug
Salman a monkey and male chauvinistic pig: Sapna
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani has called actor Salman Khan a "monkey" and a "male chauvinist pig", while explaining why her upcoming memoir will have no mention of him. "This man really misuses people and I don't have to give him importance," she said. Notably, Bhavnani was a participant in the sixth season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show 'Bigg Boss'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:37 pm on 25 Aug
Man makes Guinness record for Batsuit with 23 gadgets
short by Vani Vivek / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
An Irish man on Wednesday was awarded with the Guinness world record for the most functional gadgets on a cosplay suit, with 23 gadgets on his Batman costume. The 3D-printed suit includes devices like a fireball shooter, tranquilliser gun, bat sign projector, Batman's signature batarangs and an ultrasonic anti-dog device, among others.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:37 pm on 25 Aug
Mulholland Drive voted best film of 21st century
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
A poll by BBC Culture has named the 2001 David Lynch-directorial 'Mulholland Drive' the greatest film of the 21st century. The poll was conducted among 177 critics from 36 countries. 'In the Mood for Love' (2000) and 'There Will Be Blood' (2007) came second and third respectively. The most popular directors on the list included Christopher Nolan and Michael Haneke.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:20 pm on 25 Aug
'My struggle not as hard as Siddiqui or Irrfan's'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has said that his struggle in the film industry "was not as long or hard" as that of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan. "Now they are getting success but it took a lot of time. They both struggled a lot," he added. Shah added that commercial filmmakers should not make biopics as they end up "ruining" them.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:09 pm on 25 Aug
Prince's Paisley Park estate to open to public
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Late American singer Prince's private estate and studio complex Paisley Park in Minnesota will open for public tours starting October 6. A 70-minute tour, costing around $38, will span the 65,000-square-foot complex in which the singer died of a painkiller overdose in April. According to Prince's sister, Tyka Nelson, "opening Paisley Park is something that Prince always wanted to do."
short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:34 pm on 25 Aug
Karan to join Mark Wahlberg for TIFF
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Karan Johar will join actors Mark Wahlberg and Isabelle Huppert for the 41st Toronto International Film Festival in September. He will be a part of the 'In Conversation With' segment, which features on-stage conversations with members of the film industry. Notably, Karan's film 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' was screened at the 31st edition of the festival in 2006.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:21 pm on 25 Aug
Have a great idea for 3 Idiots 2: Rajkumar Hirani
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, while speaking about a sequel to the 2009 film '3 Idiots' said that he "would love to work with" Aamir again and they have a "great idea for '3 Idiots 2'. The sequel will reportedly also star actors Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan, who were a part of the first instalment.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:17 pm on 25 Aug
'Veeram' to open first BRICS Film Festival
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Kunal Kapoor's upcoming film 'Veeram', which is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', will open the first BRICS Film Festival, which will be held from September 2- 6 in New Delhi. The festival will screen films from the the five member countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Chinese actor Jackie Chan's film 'Skiptrace' will close the film festival.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:27 pm on 25 Aug
Kristen to marry girlfriend Alicia: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
According to reports, Kristen Stewart is set to marry her partner Alicia Cargile. The couple, who has been dating for three years are reportedly planning a beach wedding. "I would never talk about any of my relationships before, but once I started dating girls it seemed like there was an opportunity to represent something... positive,” Kristen had said earlier.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:55 pm on 25 Aug
Sunny to launch son in 'Betaab Again': Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
According to reports, actor Sunny Deol will launch his son Karan in 'Betaab Again', the sequel to the 1983 film 'Betaab', which was Sunny's debut film opposite Amrita Singh. Sunny reportedly wanted to cast Amrita's daughter Sara Khan opposite Karan. However, Amrita had to turn down the offer as Sara had already signed a contract with Karan Johar's 'Dharma Productions'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:06 pm on 25 Aug
We are friends, it's not love: Iulia on Salman
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Iulia Vantur, while opening up on rumours of dating actor Salman Khan said that they are "friends" and it is "not love". "Everything happens in the best time, not earlier, not later. The rest is speculation," she added. Reportedly, Iulia, who is a TV presenter in Romania has been nicknamed 'royal Mrs Khan' by the Romanian media.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 25 Aug
Guests demand refund after DJ Bobby plays 'Gupt' songs
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
Guests at a club in Delhi have reportedly demanded a refund of their money after actor-turned-disc jockey Bobby Deol kept playing tracks from his 1997 film 'Gupt' on loop. Bobby was invited to perform at the club last month and all tickets were sold out in advance. Reportedly, Bobby had left the venue by the time the commotion started.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:40 pm on 25 Aug
'A Flying Jatt' hits the theatres
short by Daisy Mowke / on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday
The Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'A Flying Jatt' which released on Thursday is a "superhero film" that "doesn't fly", wrote India Today. The film "borrows heavily from Hollywood superhero clichés", said Hindustan Times while NDTV wrote that it is "poorly mounted, abysmally acted and dreadfully tedious". It was rated 2.5/5 (India Today, Hindustan Times) and 1.5/5 (NDTV).
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:50 pm on 25 Aug
UP to get Mughal-e-Azam theme park
short by Rini Kapoor / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
A Mughal-e-Azam theme park will be developed in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah to attract tourists, a government official has said. This comes after the directions of Uttar Pradesh's CM Akhilesh Yadav to promote tourism in the state. The park themed on the 1960 film starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala, will also highlight its director K Asif who hails from Etawah.
short by Rini Kapoor / 11:06 pm on 24 Aug
KRK dances to Tiger, Jacqueline's Beat Pe Booty
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) has shared a video of himself dancing to the song 'Beat Pe Booty' from the Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer superhero film 'A Flying Jatt'. KRK further nominated Mika Singh, Rahul Vaidya and Yuvika Choudhary to take up the '#BeatPeBooty' challenge. The challenge is being used as a promotional activity by the film's makers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:33 pm on 24 Aug
Pearl Jam stops show to kick out misbehaving fan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Eddie Vedder, the vocalist for the American rock band 'Pearl Jam', stopped a performance mid-song to throw out a fan, who was misbehaving with a woman at their concert in Chicago. Vedder shouted from the stage, "Hey, get your finger out of that woman’s face!" After the fan was escorted​ away, Vedder checked with the woman if she was fine.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:09 pm on 24 Aug
Left India due to arsenic, lead poisoning: Nargis
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Nargis Fakhri has revealed that she had "arsenic and lead poisoning", owing to which she left for the US during the promotions of 'Housefull 3' in India in April and May. "The doctor tested me, but he was so scared because it was at a very high level," said Nargis. She added that she cured herself using Ayurveda.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:49 pm on 24 Aug
Women judged on whether pregnant or not: Sonam
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has said that women are always judged by the way they look, to the way they speak, to whether they are pregnant or not. Speaking at Indian Merchant Chamber (IMC) Ladies’ Wing opening of Women Entrepreneur exhibition, the actress added, "Ours is a patriarchal society... Women are looked upon as they can’t do a lot of things."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:31 pm on 24 Aug
Never respond to tweets even if it's Amitabh: De
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Indian columnist and novelist Shobhaa De has said that she never responds "to other people's tweets - be it an Amitabh Bachchan or a nobody". Earlier, Shobhaa had been criticised for her tweet slamming Indian athletes at Rio Olympics. She added, "I don't get intimidated by anybody or anything. The recent controversy included. Twitter wars are a waste of time."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:26 pm on 24 Aug
MNS opposes release of MS Dhoni biopic in Marathi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has opposed the release of the Marathi dubbed version of the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' in Maharashtra. "By dubbing such movies in Marathi, you are creating competition for local films," said MNS Chitrapat Karmachari Sena President Amey Khopkar. The film was being dubbed to target the regional language film industry.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:16 pm on 24 Aug
Richa hits out at critics over defending Fawad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Richa Chadha has slammed those who criticised her for her comments defending actor Fawad Khan. The actress had said that as a North Indian, she had more in common with Fawad when compared to people from South India or the North East. "Thanks for missing the point. I love Tamil... I can read and write the language," tweeted Richa.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:10 pm on 24 Aug
I am what I am because of Dabangg: Sonakshi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that what she is in the industry is because of 'Dabangg'. "I was noticed in Dabangg and it’s my very first film... Even if they need me for a guest appearance, I will do that role," said Sonakshi. She added that if 'Dabangg 3' features the character 'Rajjo', she will continue to play the role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:36 pm on 24 Aug
Chinese channel blurs out Korean singers: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, 'Gangnam Style' singer PSY and Korean pop group iKON were blurred from the reality show 'Ganshi Yingxiong', aired on the Chinese regional channel 'Jiangsu Television'. A Chinese TV show also deleted scenes featuring Korean singer Hwang Chi-yeul. The move is reportedly in response to South Korea’s decision to deploy an anti-missile defense system, made by the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:19 pm on 24 Aug
Kangana walks for Tahiliani at Lakme Fashion Week
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday was the showstopper at the curtain raiser fashion show by designer Tarun Tahiliani for the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016. Tahiliani said that the collection was inspired by the works of the late contemporary artist Mrinalini Mukherjee. Kangana called it great for working women to have a ready-to-wear collection by Tahiliani at accessible​ prices.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:02 pm on 24 Aug
Ayushmann, Kriti to star in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao will star in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' a film by Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, whose debut as a feature film director was with 'Nil Battey Sannata'. "It's a unique rom-com (romantic comedy) rooted in Uttar Pradesh. Kriti's family owns a mithai shop and that's where the story takes off," said Ashwini.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:53 pm on 24 Aug
Harper's Bazaar misspells 'Deepika' as 'Peedika'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Fashion magazine 'Harper's Bazaar' misspelled actress Deepika Padukone's name as 'Peedika Padukone' in its article which featured the list of 'World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2016' by Forbes. Deepika, with earnings of $10 million, was the only Indian actress to feature on the list at the tenth spot. Notably, Padukone has featured in the Indian edition of Harper's Bazaar several times.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:38 pm on 24 Aug
'Nachde Ne Saare' song from Baar Baar Dekho out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
'Nachde Ne Saare', the new song from the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer film 'Baar Baar Dekho' has been released. The song has been composed and sung by Jasleen Royal along with Harshdeep Kaur and Siddharth Mahadevan. The song features Katrina and Sidharth along with the supporting cast of the film including Sarika, Ram Kapoor and Sayani Gupta.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:03 pm on 24 Aug
Arpita's home robbed of goods worth ₹3 lakh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Cash and valuables worth ₹3.25 lakh were stolen from actor Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan's apartment in Bandra, Mumbai. Arpita and her husband Aayush Sharma, who were travelling abroad, filed a police complaint after they realised​ about the theft on their return to India on Monday. The couple's domestic help Aafsa Khan has been detained by the police.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:17 pm on 24 Aug
Deepika world's 10th highest paid actress: Forbes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Deepika Padukone has ranked tenth in the list of 'World's Highest-Paid Actresses 2016' by Forbes. With a net worth of $10 million, the 30-year-old actress is the only newcomer and the second Asian actress, after Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, in this year's top ten list. Notably, Deepika will make her Hollywood debut in 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:30 pm on 23 Aug
Hugh Jackman shaves off his Wolverine sideburns
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Hugh Jackman has shared a video of him shaving off his sideburns, a part of his look for his role as the superhero 'Wolverine', following the completion of shooting for 'The Wolverine 3'. Jackman captioned the video, "My wife is going to be very happy." The actor earlier confirmed that the film would be his last one as 'Wolverine'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:05 pm on 23 Aug
'Udan Choo' song from 'Banjo' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'Udan Choo', the new song from the Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starrer 'Banjo' has been released. The song has been composed by music director duo Vishal-Shekhar and sung by Hriday Gattani. The lyrics for the track have been penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the film is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:53 pm on 23 Aug
Jennifer Lawrence world's highest paid actress: Forbes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Jennifer Lawrence, who earned $46 million in 12 months, has been named the World's Highest-Paid Actress of 2016 by Forbes for a consecutive time in their annual list. Melissa McCarthy, who earned $33 million, has ranked second while Scarlett Johansson, with earnings of $25 million, ranked third. Further, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone ranked tenth in the list.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:38 pm on 23 Aug
Katrina shares Kala Chashma dance from concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Katrina Kaif has shared clips from her dance performance to the song 'Kala Chashma' at the Dream Team concert in the US. The video shows her dancing with her 'Baar Baar Dekho' co-star Sidharth Malhotra. The tour, which also featured Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Badshah and Karan Johar, concluded in New Jersey on Monday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:22 pm on 23 Aug
'Heartbroken when Natalie told me to get lost'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has said that he was "heartbroken" when Hollywood actress Natalie Portman told him to "get lost". Ranbir shared an incident of how he ran after Natalie. He said, "She was on the phone and she was crying. I went... behind her and said, 'I love your...' Before I could say 'work', she turned and said, Get lost!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:05 pm on 23 Aug
Will Smith, Martin Lawrence to star in Bad Boys 3
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been confirmed as the lead stars in the upcoming film 'Bad Boys 3', also known as 'Bad Boys for Life'. The film is the third installment in the 'Bad Boys' franchise. "I think this one will be the strongest of the trilogy," said filmmaker Joe Carnahan, who will be directing the third film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:46 pm on 23 Aug
Priyanka, Foster sing 'Toxic' by Britney Spears
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra along with Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster have attempted to recreate 'Toxic', the 2003 song by Britney Spears in a new episode of 'Lyrical Improv with Lynn Hirschberg' by W magazine. While Priyanka sings the lyrics, Foster chooses to read out the lines in the song, which include, "You are dangerous... I am loving it."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 23 Aug
First song from MS Dhoni: The Untold Story out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'Besabriyaan', the first song from the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', was released on Tuesday. The song has been sung by Armaan Malik and composed by Armaan's brother Amaal Mallik with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. The song has been picturised on Sushant as Dhoni while portraying the cricketer's life as a school student.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 23 Aug
'Kaari Kaari' song from 'Pink' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'Kaari Kaari', the new song from the Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer 'Pink' was released on Tuesday. The song has been sung by Pakistani singer Quratulain Balouch and composed by Shantanu Moitra with lyrics penned by Tanveer Ghazi. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the film, which also stars Kirti Kulhari and Andrea Tariang, is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:02 pm on 23 Aug
Will not apologise for Pakistan remark: Ramya
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress and former MP Divya Spandana, known by her stage name Ramya, has said that she will not apologise for her remarks on Pakistan despite a case of sedition being filed against her. "Pakistan is not hell, people there are just like us," said Ramya repeating what she said earlier. A lawyer in Karnataka had filed the case against Ramya.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:24 pm on 23 Aug
New pic from Befikre revealed on Vaani's birthday
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A new picture from the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' was revealed on Tuesday on the occasion​ of Vaani's birthday. The official Twitter handle of Yash Raj Films wrote alongside the picture​, "She's as #Befikre as it gets & we love her for it! #HappyBirthdayVaani!!" Notably, Vaani made her acting debut in a supporting role in 'Shuddh Desi Romance'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:10 pm on 23 Aug
I manage my Twitter account on my own: Priyanka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she manages her Twitter account on her own. "People think that my team manages my Twitter account. But since the beginning, my fingertips have been on my account. I tweet like a random person," said Priyanka. She admitted that she uses her other social media accounts when she gets the time.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:14 pm on 23 Aug
Nihalani compares A Flying Jatt to Jai Santoshi Maa
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani has compared the upcoming Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'A Flying Jatt' to the 1975 film 'Jai Santoshi Maa'. "#FlyingJatt is an Indian Superhero graced by Wahe Guru ji. Will create... History at BO; may remind us of film JaiSantoshiMaa," tweeted Nihalani. Notably, 'Jai Santoshi Maa' was a low-budget​ film which became a blockbuster.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:23 pm on 23 Aug
Sweden gives kids' rating to adult movie
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Adult animation movie 'Sausage Party' has been given an 11 rating in Sweden, meaning children aged between seven and 11 can see it when accompanied by an adult. The movie features sexually-explicit scenes, drug abuse and racial slurs. Notably, the Swedish film rating system does not recommend suitability, but judges the risk of the movie to a child’s 'wellbeing'.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:55 pm on 22 Aug
Jaya slams people taking pics of her at event
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Jaya Bachchan at a college festival in Mumbai slammed people taking her pictures while she was in an interactive session. Jaya said, "Just because you have a camera and a mobile, you get the freedom (to) take anyone’s picture anytime, without asking that person!" Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan also recently slammed an entertainment website for using his pictures without permission.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:30 pm on 22 Aug
'Parinda Hai Parinda' song from 'Freaky Ali' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
'Parinda Hai Parinda', a new song from the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amy Jackson starrer 'Freaky Ali' has been released. The song has been composed by the duo Sajid-Wajid while Wajid has sung it. The lyrics for the track have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed. Directed by Sohail Khan, the film also stars Arbaaz Khan and will release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:28 pm on 22 Aug
Counterfeit drugs found in Prince's home: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
As per reports, counterfeit drugs, which contained fentanyl, were found in singer Prince's estate in Paisley Park. Prince died in April, reportedly due to an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid more powerful than heroin. The drugs were said to be falsely labelled and put in bottles found in suitcases and bags, one of which Prince carried with him.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:14 pm on 22 Aug
Bold scenes of only big stars praised: Zareen
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Zareen Khan has said that only big stars are praised for the bold scenes they do. "But if somebody with not so much a big or established name is doing it, it is called trash, people are trolling it," added Zareen. She recently featured opposite Ali Fazal in the music video of 'Pyaar Manga Hai', which contained racy scenes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:52 pm on 22 Aug
Jesus VR to be screened at Venice Film Festival
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
The film 'Jesus VR – The Story Of Christ' is set to be screened at the Venice Film Festival, which starts from August 31 onwards. The film was shot entirely in 360-degree 4K video format. The film's producers have promised viewers a "you-are-there experience" in the film, which dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:38 pm on 22 Aug
Refugee team swimmer thanks Hrithik Roshan for support
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini thanked actor Hrithik Roshan for his support by tweeting, "Hrithik, thank you so much for supporting Team Refugees. It means a lot for us that one of the most successful actors is supporting us." Hrithik had earlier tweeted in support of the refugee team and Mardini, who is a Syrian refugee in Germany.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 22 Aug
'My pregnancy should not scare off filmmakers'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has said that filmmakers, including Rohit Shetty should not be scared to approach her for movies because​ of her pregnancy. "Those who have a role for me they will come to me. Pregnant or not," said Kareena. Earlier, Rohit reportedly said that despite wanting to cast Kareena in 'Golmaal 4', it was awkward because she was pregnant.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:04 pm on 22 Aug
Making of Sonakshi Sinha starrer Akira released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
A video showing the making of the Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Akira' was released on Monday. The behind-the-scenes video shows the actress undergoing rigorous training to perfect a kick, referred to as 'The Akira Kick'. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film, which also stars Konkana Sen Sharma and Anurag Kashyap, is scheduled to release on September 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:56 pm on 22 Aug
Singer Streisand asked Apple CEO to correct Siri
short by Pragya Swastik / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
American singer Barbra Streisand has revealed that she called Apple CEO Tim Cook to get Apple's voice assistant Siri to pronounce her name correctly. Streisand said, "Siri pronounces my name wrong...Streisand with a soft S, like sand on the beach." She added that Cook agreed and said that the pronunciation will be fixed with the next update on September 30th.
short by Pragya Swastik / 05:56 pm on 22 Aug
I have been obese since childhood: Parineeti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has said that she has been "obese" and "battled" her weight since childhood. "It has been a personal desire for me to be fit, thin... for years now... It has nothing to do with me being an actress," added Parineeti. She further said that at one point, 'curvy' had become a "default adjective" for her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:41 pm on 22 Aug
Karisma shares pic with Kareena as a teen
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Karisma Kapoor has shared a picture of herself with her sister Kareena Kapoor from the time when Kareena was a teenager. The picture was from when Karisma won her first Filmfare award in the Best Actress category for 'Raja Hindustani' in 1997. Karisma, who posed with a 17-year-old Kareena, captioned the picture, "Major throwback".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:53 pm on 22 Aug
Bachchan gets 22 million followers on Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday reached 22 million followers on the micro-blogging social media site Twitter. The 73-year-old actor tweeted, "BAAADUUUUMMMBAAAA! Twitter followers reaches 22 million #AB22Million... Thank you all... Your love made it." While Bachchan remained the most followed Indian celebrity, PM Narendra Modi has the maximum number of followers on Twitter in India presently.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:16 pm on 22 Aug
Deepika features in ad for 'Vistara' airlines
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Deepika Padukone has featured in a new advertisement for the airline company 'Vistara' after being named the company's brand ambassador​. She is the first Indian actress to promote an airline. “It is a matter of great pride for me to be associated with Vistara... a brand that carries the lineage of Tata and Singapore Airlines," said Deepika.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:49 pm on 22 Aug
Poster of Chiranjeevi's film out on his birthday
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
The motion poster for Chiranjeevi starrer Telugu film 'Khaidi No:150' was released on Monday to coincide with the actor's 61st birthday​. The film is Chiranjeevi's 150th film and is a remake of the Ilayathalapathy Vijay starrer Tamil film 'Kaththi'. Directed by VV Vinayak, the film also stars Kajal Aggarwal and is reportedly scheduled to release during Sankranti festival in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:26 pm on 22 Aug
Happy Bhag Jayegi earns ₹10.71 cr in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
The Diana Penty starrer 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has earned ₹10.71 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film earned ₹2.32 crore on Friday, ₹3.81 crore on Saturday and ₹4.58 crore on Sunday. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the romantic comedy film also stars Abhay Deol, Jimmy Sheirgill, Ali Fazal and Pakistani actress Momal Sheikh.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:10 pm on 22 Aug
Kamal Haasan to be honoured with top French award
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Kamal Haasan is set to be honoured by the French government with The Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. The award, which felicitates personalities for contributing to the fields of art and literature, is part of 'The Legion of Honour', a top order in France. In India, Haasan has won the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:24 pm on 22 Aug
Ranbir admits to having a secret Instagram account
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor​ has admitted that he is "secretly" on the photo and video sharing platform Instagram. While explaining why he is not on social media sites, Ranbir said, "I don’t like highlighting myself." The 33-year old actor added, "They don’t need to know where I pee and how much salt I put (in) my food. It’s all stupid information."
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:06 pm on 21 Aug
Man believed he was dating Katy Perry for 6 yrs
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
A man named Spencer Morrill from the US believed that he was in an online relationship with singer Katy Perry for six years. Morrill, who in reality, was being deceived by a woman named Harriet, appeared as the latest subject in MTV's television series 'Catfish'. The series explores modern-day online dating and its adverse effects on the individuals involved.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:45 pm on 21 Aug
Richa defends Fawad over query on Pak's culture
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Richa Chadha defended actor Fawad Khan when a journalist asked him about the cultural differences between his country Pakistan and India, the country he represented at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Richa while responding to the journalist said, "I think we should avoid stereotyping in questions or creating some kind of contradiction because... art doesn't really have any borders."
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:08 pm on 21 Aug
Bismillah Khan was buried with a 21-gun salute
short by Vani Vivek / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan, who passed away on August 21, 2006, was buried under a neem tree in Varanasi with a 21-gun salute by the Indian Army. The Indian government declared a day of national mourning following his demise at the age of 90. Khan, who started training at the age of six, had a career spanning eight decades.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:56 pm on 21 Aug
Backstreet Boys, NSYNC founder dies in prison
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Lou Pearlman, the founder of boy bands 'Backstreet Boys' and 'NSYNC', died in prison on Friday at the age of 62. The American record producer was accused of running a $300 million fraudulent scheme in 2006. He later pleaded guilty to the conspiracy and was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison in 2008.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:45 pm on 21 Aug
Mass brawl in Bangladesh over Indian TV show
short by Parichit Mainra / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
An argument over the plot of an Indian TV serial 'Kiranmala', erupted into a brawl involving hundreds of people leaving 15 injured in a Bangladeshi village. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd which was fighting with sticks and knives. Interestingly, the show is a Bengali sci-fi drama about a princess who saves mankind from evil.
short by Parichit Mainra / 07:40 pm on 21 Aug
'Happy Bhag Jayegi' banned in Pakistan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
The Diana Penty starrer 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been banned in Pakistan. The country's Censor Board had issues with a scene showing Pakistani leader Mohammed Ali Jinnah's portrait​ and the character of a Pakistani policeman, played by Piyush Mishra. While the Board had earlier asked only for minor cuts, a ministry in Pakistan​ reportedly objected to the film.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:15 pm on 21 Aug
Bismillah Khan performed at unfurling of flag in 1947
short by Vani Vivek / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan held the distinction of performing when the national flag was unfurled at the Red Fort to mark India's independence on August 15, 1947. Khan, who passed away ten years ago on August 21, 2006, became a recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2001.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:10 pm on 21 Aug
Dwayne omits Diesel's name from post on 'Fast 8'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Dwayne Johnson has omitted co-star Vin Diesel's name from a post on social media which he shared to mark the completion of the shooting of his film 'Fast & Furious 8'. He thanked the people involved in the film. Earlier, Dwayne had shared a post mentioning that some of his "male co-stars" do not conduct themselves as "true professionals".
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:35 pm on 21 Aug
Bismillah Khan was buried with his shehnai
short by Vani Vivek / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Ustad Bismillah Khan, who died 10 years ago on August 21, 2006, was buried with his shehnai in Varanasi. After the death of his wife, Khan referred to his shehnai as 'begum'. Khan is accredited with popularising the instrument, most notably with his concert in the Calcutta All India Music Conference in 1937.
short by Vani Vivek / 06:07 pm on 21 Aug
'Rustom' enters ₹100 crore club in 9 days
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
The Akshay Kumar and Ileana D'Cruz starrer 'Rustom', which released on August 12, has entered the ₹100 crore club within nine days of its release. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, it earned ₹101.08 crore till Saturday in its second week. Notably, 'Rustom' is Akshay's third film in 2016 to earn over ₹100 crore after 'Airlift' and 'Housefull 3'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:54 pm on 21 Aug
'Marathi cinema's growth in past decade is great'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Aamir Khan while speaking about regional cinema said that "Marathi cinema has really evolved over the last ten years" and this growth in "regional cinema is a great thing". Aamir added, "The kind of films you make is relevant, not the language. Cinema has got no language." He also appreciated some Marathi films including 'Sairat', 'Court' and 'Natsamrat'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:13 pm on 21 Aug
Hrithik congratulates Akshay on Rustom's success
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Hrithik Roshan, who recently starred in 'Mohenjo Daro', has congratulated actor Akshay Kumar on Twitter for the success of his film 'Rustom'. "Good to see you so happy man! Enjoying your success is also a talent! Happy is a practice. Bravo," Hrithik tweeted. Both the films released on August 12. 'Rustom' has earned ₹95.31 crore in its second week.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:50 pm on 21 Aug
SRK shares video to celebrate 18 yrs of 'Dil Se'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday shared a video where he has acted out a dialogue from his 1998 film 'Dil Se' to celebrate the film's completion of eighteen years. He also thanked the cast and crew of the film in the video. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the romantic thriller was set against the backdrop of insurgency in North East India.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:29 pm on 21 Aug
Keen to do a sports-based film: Sonakshi Sinha
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has said that if given a chance, she would "surely do a sports film" as she was "very active in sports" during her school and college days. "I used to participate in volleyball, basketball, swimming, shot put, discus throw… I was a good player," said Sonakshi. She added that she still tries to play tennis or volleyball.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:01 pm on 21 Aug
#TrumpExplainsMoviePlots trending on Twitter
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
The hashtag 'TrumpExplainsMoviePlots' was trending on Twitter with tweets like, "The best ship! Illegal Immigrants steer it into an iceberg by Irish dancing", that described the film 'Titanic'. Another user tweeted, "Nemo... a stupid... fish. Decided to swim out to a boat and get kidnapped. His own fault folks". "Voldemort, great guy... Crooked Harry can't be trusted", read another tweet.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:30 pm on 20 Aug
Trailer of 'Wrong Side Raju' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
The trailer of 'Wrong Side Raju', the upcoming Gujarati thriller by Anurag Kashyap's 'Phantom Films', has been released. The film's story is based on the 2013 BMW hit-and-run case where Vismay Shah allegedly killed two students in their 20s in Ahmedabad. Directed by Mikhil Musale, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:48 pm on 20 Aug
Guardians of the Galaxy part of new Avengers film
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Vin Diesel has confirmed that the superhero team 'Guardians of the Galaxy' will appear in the upcoming film 'Avengers: Infinity War'. Diesel, who played the character 'Groot' in the 2014 film 'Guardians of the Galaxy', said that this development​ is "incredibly exciting". 'Avengers: Infinity War' is scheduled to release on May 4, 2018 in the US.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:41 pm on 20 Aug
Always wanted to do role of a mother: Ranveer
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Ranveer Singh, while talking about his advertisement 'Ranveer Ching Returns', said that he "always wanted to do (the) role of a mother". Directed by Rohit Shetty, the advertisement, where Ranveer is portraying the character 'Ranveer Ching', also stars the actor as 'Maa Ching', the titular character's mother. The actor added, "[T]hanks to Rohit, I finally got to play this part."
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:21 pm on 20 Aug
Abhishek, Aishwarya not part of Sarkar 3: RGV
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed that actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will not be a part of the third installment of the 'Sarkar' film franchise. Both of them had earlier starred in 'Sarkar Raj', the sequel to the 2005 film 'Sarkar'. The first look of the new film will be unveiled on August 26.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:50 pm on 20 Aug
'Raaz Aankhein Teri' from 'Raaz Reboot' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
A new track titled 'Raaz Aankhein Teri' from the Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Raaz Reboot' has been released. The song has been composed by Jeet Gannguli and sung by Arijit Singh while the lyricist duo Rashmi Virag have penned the lyrics. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the film also stars Kriti Kharbanda and Gaurav Arora and will release on September 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:34 pm on 20 Aug
How can we fight: Rohit Shetty on tiff with SRK
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty, while responding to reports about a tiff with Shah Rukh Khan said, "He is in America and I was in London. How can we fight?" Earlier, reports claimed that the failure of their film 'Dilwale' had led to a quarrel between them. It was also said that their next project together was shelved owing to their fight.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:18 pm on 20 Aug
Cate as narrator in new 'Voyage of Time' trailer
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
The new trailer of the feature-length edition of the upcoming documentary film 'Voyage of Time', which is narrated by Cate Blanchett, has been released. Directed by Terrence Malick, it is an examination of the birth and death of the universe. The IMAX version of the documentary has been narrated by Brad Pitt and is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:48 pm on 20 Aug
'Women don't get to work together much in H'wood'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Natalie Portman has said that women do not get to work with each other a lot in Hollywood. She added that female friendships in Hollywood are "really important" but less work together prevents such friendships. Meanwhile, Portman while speaking about watching herself onscreen said, "The less I’m in a movie, the more I like it."
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:34 pm on 20 Aug
Ranveer Singh's ad for 'Ching's Secret' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Ranveer Singh and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer advertisement for 'Ching's Secret', an Indian brand of Chinese cuisine ingredients, has been released. Directed by Rohit Shetty, it features the actor as 'Ranveer Ching', the "king" who can save the world from starvation. The advertisement's makers have said that it is a tribute to the film 'Mad Max' with a "Bollywood twist".
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:56 pm on 20 Aug
Robert De Niro to build luxury hotel in London
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has been granted permission to build an 83-bedroom luxury hotel in London. Housed in six Victorian and 20th-century buildings, the Wellington hotel will feature a spa and two restaurants. De Niro already owns two hotels, one of which was named the world's worst new luxury hotel by travel rating company Luxury Travel Intelligence in 2015.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:56 pm on 20 Aug
Sushmita Sen walks the ramp for Rebecca Dewan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Sushmita Sen walked the ramp as the showstopper for fashion entrepreneur Rebecca Dewan's debut contemporary couture collection on Thursday. Sen wore a black couture gown for her runway appearance. The event was attended by several other Bollywood actors including Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai, Sooraj Pancholi, Elli Avram and Daisy Shah.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:39 pm on 20 Aug
'My career is stuck between what if and f**k it'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor while speaking about his career currently said, "[I] feel like my career is going through a bit of a metamorphosis, it's somewhere between a what if and a f**k it!" The 33-year old actor added, "My films have to change, my tricks have to change, I have to unlearn everything and become a nobody again."
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:29 pm on 20 Aug
Kanye West opens 'Pablo' stores around the world
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Rapper Kanye West opened 21 'Pablo' pop-up stores around the world on Friday, including 13 in the United States. The stores, which are open for three days, will sell products tied to his latest album, 'The Life of Pablo'. Fans queued for hours in numerous cities ahead of their opening.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 11:31 pm on 19 Aug
Skipped auditioning for Star Wars: Ranbir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has revealed that he was "asked to audition as the second lead" for the Hollywood franchise 'Star Wars' but he skipped it as he has a "fear of auditioning". "It is more a fear of not having that much faith in my talent (than arrogance)," added the 33-year old actor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:31 pm on 19 Aug
Action scenes in 'Force 2' beyond scary: John
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor John Abraham has said that the action scenes in his upcoming film 'Force 2' are "beyond scary". 'Force 2', which is a sequel to the 2011 action thriller film 'Force', also stars Sonakshi Sinha, who portrays the character of a RAW agent. Directed by Abhinay Deo, 'Force 2' is scheduled to release on November 18.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:30 pm on 19 Aug
'Metallica' trending on Twitter today
short by Satyaki Das / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Following the release of heavy metal band Metallica's new single from their first album in eight years, 'Metallica' was a global Twitter trend on Friday. Users reacted with tweets like, "New Metallica track is a beast", "Sonically, the best Metallica tune in years", and "New Metallica rips...14 year old me has been dead for 20 years".
short by Satyaki Das / 08:20 pm on 19 Aug
'Ileana to file lawsuit against Aankhen 2 makers'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
According to reports, actress Ileana D'Cruz will take legal action against the makers of the upcoming film 'Aankhen 2' for announcing her name as a part of the film's cast without her permission. The actress had reportedly turned down the offer to do the film. Ileana's manager has confirmed that she is not doing 'Aankhen 2', as per reports.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:41 pm on 19 Aug
Coldplay releases video for 'A Head Full of Dreams'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
British band 'Coldplay' has released the official video for the fourth single from their new album 'A Head Full of Dreams'. The video, which begins with Charlie Chaplin's speech from the 1940 film 'The Great Dictator' shows the band cycling on the streets of Mexico city. It also features shots of the band's concert in Mexico City back in April.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:50 pm on 19 Aug
Jared Leto to star in 'Blade Runner' sequel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Jared Leto is set to star in the sequel to the 1982 science fiction action film 'Blade Runner'. Harrison Ford will reprise his role of police officer 'Rick Deckard' in the sequel, which will also star Ryan Gosling and Robin Wright among others. It will be directed by Denis Villeneuve. The sequel is scheduled to release on October 6, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:19 pm on 19 Aug
'Mary Jane' trending on Twitter today
short by Satyaki Das / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Following the casting of American actress Zendaya as Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming Spider-Man film, 'Mary Jane' was a global Twitter trend on Friday. Users reacted with tweets like, "Mary Jane not being white...makes a story about a guy who gets bit by a radioactive spider and receives powers unbelievable" and "Baddest Mary Jane I ever did see".
short by Satyaki Das / 06:08 pm on 19 Aug
Metallica announces new album after eight years
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
American heavy metal band 'Metallica' has announced its new album 'Hardwired...To Self-Destruct', eight years after the 2008 'Death Magnetic'. The new album will release on November 18. The band has also shared the video for the first single titled 'Hardwire'. Pre-order options are available at the band’s website, including digital, CD and vinyl options.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:42 pm on 19 Aug
I have not even said that I have broken up: Ranbir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, while opening up on his break-up with ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif said that he did not comment on it earlier as "he did not find the need to say" that he has "broken up". He further said that it was "not awkward" to do romantic scenes with her in their upcoming film 'Jagga Jasoos'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:18 pm on 19 Aug
Amber to donate $7 mn Depp divorce settlement
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Amber Heard, who recently reached a divorce settlement worth $7 million with Johnny Depp, has pledged the amount to a charity that supports victims of domestic violence and a children's hospital. "[M]oney played no role for me personally and never has, except to the extent that I could donate it to charity...", Heard wrote in a statement.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:17 pm on 19 Aug
I would love to play a villain next: Jacqueline
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has said that she "would love to play a villain" in her upcoming films as most of her roles have been "very glamorous or very girl-next-door".The 31-year old actress further said that fantasy is her favourite genre of films and added that she is open to doing Hollywood films as well.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:15 pm on 19 Aug
Justin Bieber buys €5 million villa on Lanzarote
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Singer Justin Bieber has purchased a €5 million (about $5.66 million) villa on the Lanzarote island in the Atlantic Ocean, after holidaying there with his rumoured girlfriend Sofia Richie. Real estate consulting firm Proto Group said Bieber paid €800,000 (about $905,520) more than the asking price of the villa. The 2,000-square-metre six-bedroom property offers direct access to the sea.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:05 pm on 19 Aug
Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart to host cooking show
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
American rapper Snoop Dogg and television personality Martha Stewart will co-host a cooking show that will premiere on VH1 this fall. Called 'Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party', the cooking series will feature Snoop and Martha cooking for celebrities. Snoop, who has cooked with Martha on television before, said, "My homegirl Martha and I have a special bond that goes back."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:03 pm on 19 Aug
Harder to hold on to relationships in our world: Abhay
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
Opening up on his split with ex-girlfriend Preeti Desai, actor Abhay Deol said that it is "harder" for actors to "hold on to relationships" as they are always under the public eye. "The desire to protect your relationship when you are open to public scrutiny is natural. There is too much guessing, speculations et al happening," Abhay added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:30 pm on 19 Aug
SRK to play villain in 'Dhoom Reloaded': Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
According to reports, Shah Rukh Khan will play the antagonist in 'Dhoom Reloaded', which will be the fourth instalment of the 'Dhoom' franchise. Ranveer Singh will reportedly play the role of the cop, previously played by Abhishek​ Bachchan. Earlier, Salman Khan had denied rumours that he will play the villain. The shooting for 'Dhoom Reloaded' will begin in early 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:28 pm on 19 Aug
Hrithik charged ₹60 cr for 'Thug': Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
According to reports, Hrithik Roshan charged ₹60 crore for Yash Raj Films' upcoming production 'Thug'. The amount was reportedly too high for Aditya Chopra, the chairman of the production house, who wanted Hrithik to enter into a profit-sharing agreement. Notably, Aamir Khan has replaced Hrithik as the lead actor in the film, which will be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:55 pm on 19 Aug
'Happy Bhag Jayegi' hits the theatres
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Aug 2016,Friday
The Diana Penty, Abhay Deol and Ali Fazal-starrer film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi', which released on Friday, is "an inoffensive family entertainer", wrote India Today. The film is a "comedy that loses the plot", the Indian Express said. It "delivers harmless fun for the most part", NDTV wrote. The film has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 2.5/5 (NDTV) and 3/5 (India Today).
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:17 pm on 19 Aug
Gulzar wrote the lyrics for 'Jungle Jungle...'
short by Vani Vivek / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Indian poet and director Gulzar, who turned 82 on Thursday, penned the lyrics for 'Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai' from the animated show, 'The Jungle Book'. The Indian TV adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's collection of stories premiered on Doordarshan in 1993. Gulzar was also the lyricist for the song's latest version which released with the movie adaptation in 2016.
short by Vani Vivek / 10:54 pm on 18 Aug
Anupam Kher's 501st film based on 26/11 attacks
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Anupam Kher's upcoming film 'Hotel Mumbai', which will also be the 61-year old actor's 501st film, will be based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The film revolves around a true story of victims and survivors of the 2008 attacks. 'Hotel Mumbai' will also star actors Jason Isaacs, Armie Hammer and Dev Patel.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:18 pm on 18 Aug
Akshay Kumar thanks celebrities while hula hooping
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Akshay Kumar has shared a video of himself where he can be seen singing a 'Thank You' song for the celebrities who promoted his film 'Rustom' while hula hooping. He also wished the actors, including Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha and Salman Khan, luck for their upcoming films. "Can't Thank You'll enough...There's a lot of Love inside this Hoop!", Akshay tweeted.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:08 pm on 18 Aug
Amitabh, Arjun to star in 'Aankhen' sequel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal will reprise their​ roles in the sequel to the 2002 thriller drama film 'Aankhen'. It will be directed by Anees Bazmee and will also star Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles. Bachchan will retain his role as a schizophrenic protagonist. The first film was directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:53 pm on 18 Aug
First song 'Bappa' from 'Banjo' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
The first song titled 'Bappa' from Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming film 'Banjo' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer duo Vishal-Shekhar and sung by Vishal Dadlani, while Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics for it. Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the film also stars Nargis Fakhri as the female lead and is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:41 pm on 18 Aug
Taylor Swift donates $1mn to Louisiana flood victims
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Singer Taylor Swift has pledged a donation of $1 million to Louisiana's disaster relief fund to help those who have been affected by the recent flood in the state. The flooding has reportedly killed 11 people and displaced over 30,000 residents. Notably, Taylor had earlier donated $50,000 to a fan with cancer to help her pay medical expenses.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:29 pm on 18 Aug
Gulzar won a Grammy and an Oscar for 'Jai Ho'
short by Vani Vivek / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Gulzar, born as Sampooran Singh Kalra on August 18, 1934, won a Grammy and an Academy Award for the song 'Jai Ho' from the 2008 movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The poet and lyricist received India's third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan in 2004 and was awarded the highest national award for cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2014.
short by Vani Vivek / 06:15 pm on 18 Aug
Teaser poster of Kunal Kapoor's 'Veeram' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
The teaser poster of Kunal Kapoor's upcoming period drama 'Veeram' has been released. Directed by Jayaraj, the film is set in 13th century Kerala and is based on the life of warrior Chanthu Chekaver, who is mentioned in the folk songs of Northern Kerala. The film is reportedly being made in Malayalam, Hindi and English.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:05 pm on 18 Aug
Tamil trailer of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
The Tamil trailer of the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been released. The biographical film is based on the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of the Indian national cricket team. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, it also stars Kiara Advani who plays the role of Dhoni's wife, Sakshi. The film will release on September 30.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:40 pm on 18 Aug
JK Rowling announces new Harry Potter eBook series
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Author JK Rowling has announced a series of three new eBooks based on the Harry Potter universe, to be released on September 6. The books, featuring original writing by Rowling, will offer "Harry Potter fans added insights into the stories, settings and characters". Titled 'Pottermore Presents', the eBook series will be available in nine languages including English, French and German.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:37 pm on 18 Aug
Trailer of TVF's new web series 'Tripling' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the new web series 'Tripling' by online digital entertainment channel 'The Viral Fever' has been released. The series revolves around three siblings who go on a road trip together. It stars Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo, Amol Parashar and Kunaal Roy Kapur among others. The first episode of 'Tripling' will release on August 28 on TVFPlay.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:16 pm on 18 Aug
'Madonna Film Festival' to be held in New York
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
A movie theatre in New York is hosting a 'Madonna Film Festival', which will showcase the singer's movies. The festival, which will run from August 27 to September 1, will start with a screening of 'Madonna: Truth or Dare' and showcase her other movies, including 'Desperately Seeking Susan' and 'Dangerous Game'. Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour recently completed its 25th year.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:28 pm on 18 Aug
Alia should taste failure: Mahesh Bhatt
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has said that he is proud of his daughter Alia Bhatt's films but added that she should "taste failure" as well. "She has evolved from a reasonably good talented beginner to an extraordinary actor in 'Udta Punjab'," Bhatt added. He further said he will be a supportive father if Alia gets the opportunity to do Hollywood films.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:00 pm on 18 Aug
'Katrina was most influential entity in my life'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Opening up on his break-up with ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif, actor Ranbir Kapoor said that "it hurt" as Katrina "has been the most influential and most motivational entity" in his life after his parents. "It (their relationship) was punctured by a lot of things... baseless rumours and reports and perceptions and point of views," he said.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:37 pm on 18 Aug
Kesha dismisses sexual assault case against Dr Luke
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Singer Kesha, who had earlier accused producer Lukasz Gottwald, better known as Dr. Luke, of sexually abusing her, has dropped her sexual assault case against him. She has dismissed the allegations as she is "focussed on getting back to work". The singer has not been able to release new music with the label since 2012 owing to the legal battle.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 18 Aug
First poster of Karthi's 'Kaashmora' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
The first poster of Karthi's upcoming Tamil supernatural horror film 'Kaashmora' has been released. Karthi will reportedly play triple roles in the film for the first time in his career. Directed by Gokul, the film also stars Nayantara and Sri Divya. The film, which will be dubbed in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:16 pm on 18 Aug
'Friends' fame messed with my relationships: David
short by Daisy Mowke / on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actor David Schwimmer, who played the character of 'Ross Geller' in the television sitcom 'Friends', said that he struggled with his overnight fame and that it "messed" with his relationships once the series became a hit. "It was pretty jarring... It made me want to hide under a baseball cap, not be seen," David added​.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:04 pm on 18 Aug
Salman pledges ₹1 lakh to each of India's Rio athletes
short by Jatan Desai / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Bollywood actor Salman Khan, one of India's Goodwill Ambassadors for the Olympics, on Wednesday said that he would present each one of India's Rio athlete with a cheque of ₹1,01,000 as a gesture of appreciation. "The government is very supportive of sports. Each of us can also do our bit to encourage a sports nation", Salman added.
short by Jatan Desai / 08:48 pm on 17 Aug
Sunny Leone dances to Tiger's 'Beat Pe Booty'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sunny Leone has featured in a video where she can be seen dancing along with a few other people to the song 'Beat Pe Booty' from actor Tiger Shroff's upcoming superhero film 'A Flying Jatt'. The makers of the film had come up with the '#BeatPeBooty' challenge, wherein celebrities had to dance to the song and share the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:40 pm on 17 Aug
Trailer of Amy Adams' 'Arrival' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the Amy Adams-starrer science fiction drama 'Arrival' has been released. The film is based on the short story titled 'Story of Your Life' by author Ted Chiang. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film also stars Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg. 'Arrival' is scheduled to release on November 11.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:10 pm on 17 Aug
Playboy Mansion officially sold for $100 mn
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The Los Angeles Playboy Mansion belonging to Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner has officially been sold for $100 million to his neighbour Daren Metropoulos, a principal at private equity firm Metropoulos & Co. The mansion, which was initially listed for $200 million, was purchased by Playboy in 1971 for a reported $1.1 million. Hefner will continue to live in the mansion.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:00 pm on 17 Aug
My kids were born through IVF: Farah Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Farah Khan has said that "no pizza man" delivered her kids and that she is proud that her triplets are born through IVF surrogacy. "It is important that we come forward and take pride in this because it gives so much courage... to people who want to do it, but are scared to do it," Farah added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:37 pm on 17 Aug
Girl next door no longer blue-eyed: Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra, while talking about acting roles for 'women of colour' has said that "the girl next door is no longer...blue-eyed." "Storytelling cannot be based on what someone looks like...[C]asting needs to happen based on the best person for the job, not the Indian girl or the black girl," said the 34-year old actress.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:58 pm on 17 Aug
Shreyas Talpade apologises for 'Wah Taj' posters
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Shreyas Talpade has apologised after posters of his upcoming film 'Wah Taj', releasing on September 23, caused a controversy. As part of the film's publicity, the makers distributed posters across the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh stating that the Taj Mahal will be shut to tourists starting September 23. A notice has reportedly been sent to the filmmakers.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:35 pm on 17 Aug
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settle divorce
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have reached a settlement in their divorce, reportedly worth $7 million, issuing a joint statement that neither of them intended to cause the other "any physical or emotional harm." The statement also added that "neither party has made false accusations for financial gains." Heard has also withdrawn the allegations of domestic abuse against Depp.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:09 pm on 17 Aug
First look of Rahul Bose's 'Poorna' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The first look of the Rahul Bose-directorial 'Poorna' has been released. The film is a biopic on Malavath Poorna, a tribal girl from Telangana who became the youngest girl in the world to scale Mount Everest two years ago. The film's first poster was launched by Poorna on Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, on India's Independence Day.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:22 pm on 17 Aug
At this point of time, we're separated: Arbaaz
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Opening up on his relationship status with wife Malaika Arora Khan, actor Arbaaz Khan said, "At this point of time we are not together, we are separated, and that's about it." Earlier, the couple had issued a joint statement saying that they had "taken a break" from their marriage as they needed time to "figure out" their lives.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:48 pm on 17 Aug
Lady Gaga to make Hollywood debut as lead
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Singer Lady Gaga will make her Hollywood debut in a leading role in the remake of the film 'A Star is Born' opposite actor Bradley Cooper. Gaga will compose and perform new songs for the film, which will also mark Bradley's directorial debut. Earlier, Lady Gaga has guest-appeared in films including 'Katy Perry: Part of Me' and 'Machete Kills'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:54 pm on 17 Aug
'Teri Khair Mangdi' from 'Baar Baar Dekho' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday
A new song titled 'Teri Khair Mangdi' from the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' has been released. The song, featuring Sidharth and Katrina, has been composed and sung by Bilal Saeed. The lyrics have been penned by Kumaar. Directed by debutante director Nitya Mehra, 'Baar Baar Dekho' will release on September 9.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:04 pm on 17 Aug
Quidditch easier than Olympic cycling: Rowling
short by Dishant Sharma / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Harry Potter author JK Rowling tweeted about finding the fictional sport of Quidditch easier to understand than the points race cycling event at the Rio Olympics. The author's tweet read, "Don't you DARE tell me Quidditch is hard to understand #pointsrace #cycling #Olympics". Audiences worldwide have reportedly found the event's rules and regulations "confusing".
short by Dishant Sharma / 09:17 pm on 16 Aug
Elvis Presley is world's best-selling solo artist
short by Vani Vivek / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
American musician Elvis Presley, who died on August 16, 1977, holds the Guinness record for being the best-selling solo artist, with over one billion sales worldwide. The 'King of Rock and Roll' won three Grammys from 14 nominations and also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the age 36. Presley also starred in 33 Hollywood films.
short by Vani Vivek / 09:17 pm on 16 Aug
Adele reveals she is not allowed to eat pizza
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Singer Adele revealed that doctors have instructed her to exclude pizza from her diet as "cooked tomatoes" would affect her throat and vocals. "I'm in America and I can't eat pizza no more. It's worse than Romeo And Juliet! If only Shakespeare was alive, he could write about it!", Adele said to a crowd during her North American tour.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:56 pm on 16 Aug
Justin Bieber quits photo sharing app Instagram
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Justin Bieber, reportedly the world's sixth biggest Instagram user has quit the photo and video sharing platform supposedly following a feud with ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, where they accused each other of cheating while they were together. He had earlier threatened to make his account private, after fans commented abuses on photos that he had posted with rumoured girlfriend Sofia Richie.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:28 pm on 16 Aug
Jazz musicians pay tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
short by Vani Vivek / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
An eight-minute video shows New York-based jazz group Brooklyn Qawwali Party performing Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's 'Mustt Mustt' on a ten-piece orchestra. The tribute band reworks Khan's music into a blend of jazz and Qawwali using four horns, three percussionists, a guitar, a bass, and a harmonium. The Pakistani Qawwali legend passed away 19 years ago on August 16, 1997.
short by Vani Vivek / 08:27 pm on 16 Aug
Indian rendition of 'Guns N’ Roses' song created
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
An Indian rendition of the popular 'Guns N’ Roses' song 'Sweet Child o' Mine' has been created by Baiju Dharmajan in collaboration with Girish Pradhan from Sikkim-based band 'Girish and the Chronicles'. The version is titled 'Sweet Indian Child of Mine' after the American song which featured on the band's debut album 'Appetite for Destruction' in 1987.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:27 pm on 16 Aug
Rahman pays tribute to MS Subbulakshmi at UN concert
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Singer-composer AR Rahman paid a tribute to the late Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi at the UN General Assembly Hall by performing renditions of her music and compositions. Rahman became the second Indian after Subbulakshmi to perform at the event. This year marks her birth centenary and also the 50th anniversary of her performance at the UN.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:04 pm on 16 Aug
Madonna's $5 mn Pepsi ad deal was cancelled over video
short by Vani Vivek / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
In 1989, Pepsi cancelled a $5 million ad deal featuring Madonna within 48 hours of the ad's premiere. Religious groups threatened to boycott Pepsi after the commercial, which aired on March 2, 1989, was confused with the 'provocative' music video for the song 'Like a Prayer' which aired on March 3. The American singer turns 58 today.
short by Vani Vivek / 07:58 pm on 16 Aug
Madonna was America's richest female celebrity in 2016
short by Vani Vivek / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
American singer Madonna, who turned 58 on Tuesday, topped Forbes' 'Richest Female Celebrity in America' list in 2016. Madonna's estimated net worth of $560 million includes earnings from her clothing line and perfume range. Madonna's most recent concert tour Rebel Heart grossed $170 million, bringing her career earnings to $1.4 billion through tours alone.
short by Vani Vivek / 06:14 pm on 16 Aug
Hotel in Switzerland has a 'Yash Chopra Suite'
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The 'Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa' in the Interlaken town of Switzerland has a suite named after late film director Yash Chopra, who served as the Ambassador of Interlaken. The cinema-themed 'Yash Chopra Suite' has posters of his film 'Veer-Zaara' and a Ganesha sculpture. A Jungfrau Railways mountain train in Switzerland is also named after Chopra.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:55 pm on 16 Aug
Happy that we gave birth through surrogacy: Aamir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Aamir Khan, who was present at the launch of a fertility clinic in Mumbai said that he and his wife, Kiran Rao are "happy" that they gave birth to their son "through IVF surrogacy". "[W]e didn’t do anything wrong and people should be aware about it," said Aamir. He also added that being a parent has "changed" his life.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:42 pm on 16 Aug
Sooraj to star with Parineeti in 'Circus': Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, actor Sooraj Pancholi will be paired opposite actress Parineeti Chopra in the upcoming film 'Circus', which will mark choreographer Bosco Martis' directorial debut. Earlier, reports claimed that Suniel Shetty will also feature in the film, the plot of which reportedly revolves around a father-daughter relationship. The film's shooting will begin in December this year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:36 pm on 16 Aug
Fans visit Elvis' grave on his death anniversary
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Fans of American actor and singer Elvis Presley participated in a candlelight vigil on his gravesite to mark his 39th death anniversary today. Often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", Presley, who began his music career in 1954, is the highest-selling individual artist. He won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement award at the age of 36.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:48 pm on 16 Aug
SRK tweets on Ranveer's 'Tu Mere Saamne' video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan today took to Twitter to appreciate Ranveer Singh for his recreation of the song 'Tu Mere Saamne' from his 1993 film 'Darr'. "@RanveerOfficial woke up & saw Darr song, thot ‘o wow I can dance’ till I realised it was u my man. Dont know Tujhe dekhoon ke pyaar karoon!", Khan tweeted.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:32 pm on 16 Aug
'Will be dream come true to work with Mr Bachchan'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Aamir Khan has said that it will be a "dream come true" to work with Amitabh Bachchan. “Mr Bachchan is someone who I hugely admire and respect...I have grown up watching his films," said Aamir. The two actors will reportedly be seen together in Vijay Krishna Acharya's upcoming film 'Thug'. However, Aamir has neither confirmed nor denied these reports.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:23 pm on 16 Aug
Akshay announces new film 'Crack'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar took to Instagram to announce his upcoming film 'Crack' with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. The film will feature Akshay as the character 'Crack' and is scheduled to release on Independence Day weekend in 2017. Notably, this is the actor's third collaboration with Neeraj Pandey after the 2013 film 'Special 26' and the 2015 film 'Baby'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:46 pm on 16 Aug
Kabir Khan teases Salman's look from 'Tubelight'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Kabir Khan took to Instagram to tease the look of Salman Khan from his upcoming film 'Tubelight'. The picture shows the actor from the back, dressed as a soldier, with a rifle and backpack on the battlefield. Set in the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the film also stars Chinese actress Zhu Zhu. 'Tubelight' is scheduled to release in 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:18 pm on 16 Aug
'Bhangda Pa' track from 'A Flying Jatt' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A new song titled 'Bhangda Pa' from Tiger Shroff's upcoming superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' has been released. The song has been composed by music composer duo Sachin-Jigar and sung by singers Vishal Dadlani, Divya Kumar and Asees Kaur. The lyrics have been penned by Mayur Puri. Also starring Jacqueline Fernandez, 'A Flying Jatt' will release on August 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:02 pm on 16 Aug
Huma and brother Saqib feature on 'Femina' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Huma Qureshi has featured on the cover of the new issue of 'Femina' along with brother Saqib Saleem. Huma can be seen wearing an overall with a shirt and block heels while Saqib is wearing a printed shirt and white pants with brogues​. The cover story is titled 'Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem: Actors, Siblings, Best Friends'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:49 pm on 16 Aug
Trailer of Emraan's 'Raaz Reboot' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The trailer of Emraan Hashmi's upcoming horror film 'Raaz Reboot' has been released. It is the fourth instalment of the 'Raaz' film series, following the Emraan Hashmi​ and Bipasha Basu starrer 'Raaz 3D' which released in 2012. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the film also stars Kriti Kharbanda and Gaurav​ Arora and is scheduled to release on September 16, 2016.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:38 pm on 16 Aug
Dream to make Maha drought-free in 5 yrs: Aamir
short by Ankur Vyas / on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on Monday said it was his dream to make sure that the water crisis in Maharashtra was solved within the next five years. The actor and his wife Kiran Rao have formed the Paani Foundation, which works with the state government to end water scarcity. He also hailed CM Devendra Fadnavis' efforts to make Maharashtra drought-free.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:22 pm on 16 Aug
Teaser of Emraan's 'Raaz Reboot' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
The teaser for the Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Raaz Reboot' has been released. The film is the fourth installment in the 'Raaz' film franchise following the 2012 film 'Raaz 3D', which starred Emraan and Bipasha Basu. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, 'Raaz Reboot' also stars Kriti Kharbanda and Gaurav Arora and is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:33 pm on 15 Aug
Want all-female version of Rock On: Prachi Desai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Prachi Desai has said that she wants an all-girls-band film like 'Rock On' to be made. "I don’t know why anyone hasn’t thought about that. Today, Bollywood is getting so much more experimental, why should women be behind," said Prachi. The 27-year-old actress has starred in the 2008 film 'Rock On!!' and will also appear in 'Rock On!! 2'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:21 pm on 15 Aug
Parineeti dances to cousin Priyanka's Desi Girl
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has shared an image of her performing in Texas to the song 'Desi Girl', which was picturised on her cousin Priyanka Chopra. Parineeti tweeted, "My tribute to the ultimate desi girl! Wearing that sari was empowering. Mimi didi do you approve??" To this, Priyanka responded, "Love it baby girl! It is so empowering being a desi girl!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:18 pm on 15 Aug
Akshay pays tribute to soldiers on Independence Day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Akshay Kumar has shared a video where he has paid tribute to the soldiers in India on the occasion of India's 70th Independence Day. Sharing the video on social media, the actor wrote, "No gesture will be enough to show our gratitude but here's saluting the undying spirit of our HEROES! Jai Hind!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:16 pm on 15 Aug
'Hrithik to star with Deepika in Padmavati'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Hrithik Roshan will be starring as the male lead opposite actress Deepika Padukone in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmavati'. Bhansali is said to have been 'hurt' when his first choice Ranveer Singh asked for the film's narration. The filmmaker also reportedly approached Shah Rukh Khan, who could not commit 200 days for Padmavati's shoot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:10 pm on 15 Aug
'Rustom' earns ₹50.42 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
The Akshay Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz and Esha Gupta starrer 'Rustom' has collected ₹50.42 crore in its opening weekend, making it the fourth highest opening weekend grosser in 2016. 'Rustom' surpassed the earnings of 'Airlift', which minted ₹44.30 crore. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, it earned ₹14.11 crore on Friday, ₹16.43 crore on Saturday and ₹19.88 crore on Sunday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:05 pm on 15 Aug
YRF shares compilation of patriotic film scenes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Yash Raj Films (YRF) has released a video compiling patriotic clips, from 'Chak De India', 'Sultan', 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' and 'Fanaa' among others, to mark the occasion of India's 70th Independence​ Day. The background score for the video is the track 'Hai Junoon' from the 2009 film 'New York'. "Celebrating the indomitable spirit of India," tweeted YRF's official handle.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 15 Aug
'Apte's nude scene from Parched leaked online'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Radhika Apte's nude scenes from the film 'Parched' have reportedly been leaked online. "I don't think the leak happened in India," said the film's producer Aseem Bajaj. He added, "The scenes are not sensational... But in our country, while rape videos are available freely, sex is still considered taboo so we had planned to blur out the breasts."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:13 pm on 15 Aug
'Anushka to play Gujarati girl in next with SRK'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
As per reports, actress Anushka Sharma is set to play the role of a Gujarati girl opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) in filmmaker's Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film, which has been tentatively titled 'The Ring'. The actress is said to be training with a diction coach to get the accent right. The film's shoot will reportedly take place in Budapest.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:04 pm on 15 Aug
Ranveer recreates SRK's 'Tu Mere Saamne' song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Ranveer Singh, who is vacationing in Switzerland, has recreated Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla's song 'Tu Mere Saamne' from the 1993 film 'Darr'. "HAD to be done!" tweeted Ranveer while sharing the video on Twitter. In the video, Ranveer can be seen imitating Shah Rukh's dance moves.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:41 pm on 15 Aug
Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia plays Saare Jahaan Se...
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
An instrumental rendition of the patriotic song 'Saare Jahaan Se Accha' by veteran flute player Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has been released. "[T]his song perfectly encapsulates... what it means to be an Indian," said Chaurasia while adding that it is perfect for Independence​ Day. Singer Shaan’s younger son Shubh has also sung a few lines from the song towards​ the end.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:45 pm on 15 Aug
Salman has become larger than life: Farah Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan has said that she does not have any script to offer actor Salman Khan as he has become "larger than life". "I love Salman and he is my friend. I know him for years and whenever we work together, that song always becomes a huge hit. I love watching him," said Farah.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:42 pm on 15 Aug
'Mohenjo Daro' earns ₹30.54 crore in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
The Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' has earned ₹30.54 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, it collected ₹8.87 crore on Friday, ₹9.60 crore on Saturday and ₹12.07 crore on Sunday. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film is set in 2016 BC during the Indus Valley civilization.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:25 pm on 15 Aug
Selena slams her ex Justin Bieber on Instagram
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Singer Selena Gomez has commented on Instagram that her former boyfriend Justin Bieber was someone who "cheated multiple times" while Justin has referred to her as someone who "used" him for "attention". The comments followed Bieber's threat to make his Instagram account private after his fans posted hate comments on pictures of him and his rumoured girlfriend Sofia Richie.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:10 pm on 15 Aug
Tiger Shroff will star in SOTY 2: Karan Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Aug 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday confirmed that actor Tiger Shroff will star in 'Student of The Year 2' (SOTY 2), which is a sequel to Karan's 2012 film 'Student Of The Year'. Johar added that the sequel will be directed by Punit Malhotra. "Wound up and charged sir! Yahooo," tweeted Tiger following the official announcement.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:27 pm on 15 Aug
Dream Team tour starts with first show in Texas
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The first show of the 'Dream Team' tour, featuring performances by Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Parineeti Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Badshah and Karan Johar, started in Houston, Texas on Friday. For the final performance, Karan and Katrina danced to ‘Shava Shava’ and were joined by the other team members. The tour will last for a month.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:14 pm on 14 Aug
Trailer of Eddie Murphy's 'Mr Church' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The trailer for the Eddie Murphy starrer upcoming American drama 'Mr. Church' has been released. The film marks the return of Murphy to films after his last release 'A Thousand Words' in 2012. Earlier in April, 'Mr. Church' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Bruce Beresford, the film is scheduled to release on September 16 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:57 pm on 14 Aug
Couple fails to recognise Ranveer in Switzerland
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
A Korean couple has claimed that actor Ranveer Singh took a picture for them while they were on vacation in Switzerland but they could not recognise that he was a Bollywood star. "What a hilarious situation," wrote Boram Han on Instagram while appreciating Ranveer for taking the pictures. Meanwhile, Ranveer has been sharing pictures from his Switzerland trip on Instagram.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:33 pm on 14 Aug
Deepika to star opposite Aamir in Thug: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actress Deepika Padukone will star opposite actor Aamir Khan in 'Thug', the upcoming film by Yash Raj Films. The actress reportedly refused to work in the film earlier but the role of the heroine is said to have been reworked on. Earlier, it was reported that actor Hrithik Roshan had refused to star in 'Thug'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:50 pm on 14 Aug
Jha gets ₹1 cr notice over Jai Gangaajal rights
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The production house 'Phantom Films' has served a notice of ₹1 crore to filmmaker Prakash Jha's production house alleging that Jha violated "intellectual property rights" (IPR) by making 'Jai Gangaajal'. 'Phantom Films' has claimed the IPR of the 2003 film 'Gangaajal'. However, Prakash Jha Productions CEO Sunil Agrawal has said that 'Jai Gangaajal' is not a sequel to 'Gangaajal'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:07 pm on 14 Aug
I'm flawsome, says Farah to support MTV campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan has said that she is 'flawsome' to show her support for the '#IAMFLAWSOME' campaign by MTV. The campaign aims at encouraging people to accept and celebrate their flaws. "Everyone has flaws. We are only human after all. But what’s important is, we don’t let our flaws stand in the way of what we can achieve," said Farah.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:03 pm on 14 Aug
Kissing scene from 'Mohenjo Daro' leaked online
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The kissing scene between Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde from their film 'Mohenjo Daro' has been leaked online. At least six different channels on YouTube have reportedly uploaded the entire scene. Further, crucial scenes from the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' have also been leaked online. The leaked scenes include the courtroom drama and the important murder sequence in 'Rustom'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:02 pm on 14 Aug
'Rihanna, Anne in female Ocean's Eleven spinoff'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actress Anne Hathaway and singer Rihanna will be part of an all-female cast of a spinoff of the film 'Ocean's Eleven'. Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling and rapper Awkwafina are also said to be part of the film which already stars Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett. The new film has been tentatively titled 'Ocean's Eight'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:00 pm on 14 Aug
'MS Dhoni...' trailer gets 11 mn views in 3 days
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The trailer for the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has garnered over 11 million views within three days of its release. "#DhoniTrailer is the most liked trailer in the history of Hindi cinema. Thanks everyone," tweeted Sushant. The trailer of the biopic on cricketer MS Dhoni currently has over 270,000 likes on YouTube.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:46 pm on 14 Aug
Donald Trump is totally nuts: Robert De Niro
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Robert De Niro has called Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump "totally nuts" while adding that whatever Trump says is "totally crazy" and "ridiculous". "[I]t's crazy that people like Donald Trump... he shouldn't even be where he is, so God help us," said De Niro. The 72-year-old actor made the comments at the Sarajevo Film Festival.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 14 Aug
'Kenny Baker' trending on Twitter today
short by Rahul Raj / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Following the death of Star Wars actor Kenny Baker who played the robot R2-D2 in the series, 'Kenny Baker' was trending on Twitter on Sunday. A user posted, "May the Force be with You, Kenny Baker. RIP". "Goodbye #KennyBaker A lifelong loyal friend-I loved his optimism & determination He WAS the droid I was looking for!", tweeted co-star Mark Hamill.
short by Rahul Raj / 06:16 pm on 14 Aug
RGV tweets about Sunny, Sri Sri's same birthday
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared a picture on Twitter which features actress Sunny Leone and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who share the same birthday on May 13. The picture contains the caption 'One of them offers inner peace, concentration and satisfaction and the other is Sri Sri'. "[U]ltimate demonstration of divine constellation", Varma captioned the picture.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:49 pm on 14 Aug
AIB releases new video 'The Day India Resigned'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The Indian comedy group 'AIB' has released a new video 'The Day India Resigned', ahead of India's Independence Day. The video revolves around the characters as the three countries India, Pakistan and Great Britain. It shows the discussion​ between 'India' and 'Great Britain' in the form of an 'exit interview' on August 14, 1947.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 14 Aug
Teaser of Brad Pitt's 'Allied' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
The teaser of the Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard starrer film 'Allied' has been released. Set in the World War II era, the romantic thriller is reportedly based on a true story about two assassins who fall in love during a mission to kill a German official. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film will release on November 23.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:11 pm on 14 Aug
Band makes entire music video using Prisma
short by Pragya Swastik / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Indie band Drive like Maria recently released its new music video 'Deep Blue' which has been made entirely using the Prisma photo editing app. As Prisma does not support video editing yet, the band edited the video frame by frame, which resulted in 1,828 images. Three people including the band's lead singer took five hours each to edit the images.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:34 pm on 14 Aug
'Kareena to endorse clothing line for pregnant women'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
According to reports, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan will endorse an online clothing brand which is working on a line for pregnant women. She has reportedly been approached by the brand owing to her "stylish appearances" during her pregnancy. The 35-year old actress is expecting her first child with husband Saif Ali Khan in the month of December.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:13 pm on 14 Aug
'Star Wars' actor Kenny Baker passes away at 81
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Kenny Baker, who played the character 'R2-D2' in the first six films of the 'Star Wars' franchise passed away on Saturday aged 81 due to prolonged illness. The actor, who was 3 ft 8 in (112 cm) tall, starred in other films including 'Flash Gordon', 'Labyrinth' and 'The Elephant Man'. Baker died just 11 days before his 82nd birthday.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:36 pm on 14 Aug
I became an actor to make money: Fawad Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Fawad Khan has revealed that acting to him was just a source to make money. "I couldn't make money out of coding. I was a terrible computer engineer," said the 34-year old actor. The Pakistani actor and singer made his Bollywood debut with the 2014 film 'Khoobsurat', for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:30 pm on 14 Aug
Wonder Woman a mess: Former Warner Bros employee
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
An anonymous writer, who claims to be a former Warner Bros employee, has written a letter to the film studio's CEO, in which the writer has called their upcoming film 'Wonder Woman' "another mess". The letter, which slams director Zack Snyder, added, "It is almost impressive how you keep rewarding the same producers and executives for making the same mistakes".
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:13 pm on 14 Aug
Modelling isn't that great a profession: Diana
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday
Model-turned-actor Diana Penty has said that "going on extreme diets to get a certain look is not worth it" as modelling is not a "great" profession. "Young girls look at us and think we are flawless. But they should know that a lot of photo editing happens on magazine covers," added the 30-year old actress.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:37 pm on 14 Aug
Will shoot for both Dragon, Dutt biopic: Ranbir
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has clarified that he will be shooting for both Ayan Mukerji's upcoming superhero film tentatively titled 'Dragon' and Rajkumar Hirani's biopic on Sanjay Dutt. "They are both supposed to start in early 2017, so we're in talks to sort it out and go ahead with both projects," said Ranbir while insisting that the shooting would not clash.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:46 pm on 13 Aug
SRK to star with Deepika in Padmavati: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) will be starring opposite actress Deepika Padukone in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film 'Padmavati'. Bhansali is said to be looking for other actors to replace Ranveer, as he reportedly got upset that Ranveer asked for the film's script. Ranveer was meant​ to portray 'Alauddin Khilji' in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:40 pm on 13 Aug
Female lead, gay character in Star Trek TV series
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
The upcoming television series 'Star Trek: Discovery' is set to feature a female lead, who will play the role of 'Captain Kirk', and a gay character. The executive producer of the series Bryan Fuller said that the show will focus on diversity. The series, which will premiere on Netflix, is set ten years ahead of the original 'Star Trek' series.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:29 pm on 13 Aug
Rupert Grint meets Cursed Child play's 'Ron'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Rupert Grint on Thursday met actor Paul Thornley, the actor who portrays the character 'Ron Weasley' in the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'. Grint, who played 'Ron' in the 'Harry Potter' films, met the other cast members after watching the play in London. The play stars Noma Dumezweni as 'Hermione Granger' and Jamie Parker as 'Harry Potter'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:16 pm on 13 Aug
Even God doesn't know when Salman will marry: Salim
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Reacting to speculations on Salman Khan's marriage, father Salim Khan has said that "even God doesn't know" when he will get married. Recently, at the launch of tennis player Sania Mirza's autobiography when Salman was asked the question, he jokingly answered, "18th November". He also added that there is pressure on him from women in his family to get married.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:38 pm on 13 Aug
Kaif shares video of Sidharth, Alia, Parineeti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Katrina Kaif has shared a video on Facebook featuring Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur and Parineeti Chopra. The stars, along with Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar and Badshah, will perform live as part of 'Dream Tour', a multi-city event in the US. "This is how the dream team prepares at 30,000 feet. See u all soon," wrote Katrina.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:27 pm on 13 Aug
Bumblebee's look from new Transformers film out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Michael Bay has shared the first look of 'Bumblebee' from the upcoming film 'Transformers: The Last Knight' on Twitter. Earlier, Bay also revealed Megatron's look. The film is the fifth installment in the 'Transformers' franchise and the sequel to the 2014 film 'Transformers: Age of Extinction'. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Josh Duhamel, it will release on June 23, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:48 pm on 13 Aug
'Mohenjo Daro' earns ₹8.87 crore on opening day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' has earned ₹8.87 crore on its first day, making it the ninth highest opening day grosser of 2016. The film opened on around 2500 screens. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film has the Indus Valley civilisation as its backdrop and marks the Bollywood debut of its female lead Pooja Hegde.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:10 pm on 13 Aug
Sridevi refused role in Jurassic Park in 1993
short by Pragya Swastik / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Bollywood actress Sridevi, who turned 53 on Saturday, had refused a small role in the film Jurassic Park in 1993. She had turned down the role citing that it didn’t meet her stature. Sridevi, who is married to film producer Boney Kapoor, is also known as Bollywood's first female superstar.
short by Pragya Swastik / 09:00 pm on 13 Aug
Cigarettes shouldn't be made or sold: Hrithik
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Hrithik Roshan has said that cigarettes should not exist, be manufactured or sold as they are "the worst evil" in this world. "I would love to become a symbol of… someone who struggled with giving up smoking and now is enjoying his life as a non-smoker," said Hrithik while speaking about how a non-smoker role model is required.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:51 pm on 13 Aug
Kangana features in I-Day special video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has featured in an anthem titled 'Love Your Country' by 'Times Music', which celebrates "69 glorious years of Independence". It has been sung by Siddhart Sharma, Piyush Wasnik and Yash Chauhan. The video shows the actress paying a tribute to the Indian armed forces. It also focuses on social issues like rape, dowry and female infanticide.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:11 pm on 13 Aug
'Johnny Depp' trending on Twitter today
short by Rahul Raj / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Following video of Johnny Depp hurling a glass in his kitchen when arguing with wife Amber Heard surfaced online, 'Johnny Depp' was trending on Twitter on Saturday. Users reacted with tweets like, "If anyone supports Johnny Depp here pls unfollow me thanks a lot rats" and "Any form of Violence against women is WRONG even if you are Johnny Depp".
short by Rahul Raj / 07:46 pm on 13 Aug
'Rustom' becomes 4th highest opening day grosser
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' earned ₹14.11 crore on its first day, making it the fourth-highest opening day grosser of 2016. The film surpassed the opening day collection of Akshay's earlier film 'Airlift', which minted ₹12.35 crore on opening day. The movie is based on the 1959 Nanavati case that led to the abolition of the jury system in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:33 pm on 13 Aug
Video shows Johnny Depp hurling abuses at Heard
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
A video has emerged showing actor Johnny Depp allegedly hurling abuses at and fighting with his estranged wife Amber Heard. In the video, the actor is reportedly drunk and is seen yelling and cursing while he slams the doors of kitchen cabinets. Heard, while filing for divorce, has accused Depp of committing acts of domestic violence during their marriage.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:39 pm on 13 Aug
Salman, Iulia meet the Dalai Lama in Ladakh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Salman Khan along with his rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur on Thursday met the Dalai Lama in Ladakh. Iulia reportedly left for Ladakh along with Salman, who started shooting for his upcoming film 'Tubelight' from August 8. Pictures of Salman visiting Thikse Monastery had earlier emerged online. Meanwhile, Tubelight's director Kabir Khan has also​ shared a selfie from the shoot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:10 pm on 13 Aug
Jimmy Fallon to host Golden Globes 2017
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Television host Jimmy Fallon has been selected to host the 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in January 2017. "[S]o excited to be hosting The Golden Globes in January... Let's make the Globes Gold again!", the 41-year old comedian tweeted. Fallon, known for hosting the talk show 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' had previously hosted the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:45 pm on 13 Aug
Sonam Best Actress at Indian Film Fest Melbourne
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Sonam Kapoor won the Best Actress award for 'Neerja' while actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was named the Best Actor for 'Raman Raghav 2.0' at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2016. 'Kapoor and Sons' won the Best Film while 'Parched' won the Best Indie Film award. Further, actor Rishi Kapoor was honoured with the IFFM Excellence in Cinema Award.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 13 Aug
Rihanna to receive MTV lifetime achievement award
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Singer Rihanna is set to receive the 'Michael Jackson Video Vanguard' award, which is considered MTV's highest honour. She will be awarded at the Video Music Awards in New York on August 28. She has also been nominated for the 'Best Collaboration' and 'Best Female Video' awards. Notably, singer Kanye West received the 'Michael Jackson Video Vanguard' award last year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:25 pm on 13 Aug
Priyanka named Hollywood's 'It Girl'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been named Hollywood's 'It Girl' for the year 2015 by US-based women's fashion magazine 'Harper's Bazaar'. The 34-year old actress was included in the list for the success of her American television series 'Quantico'. The list includes other Hollywood names like Audrey Hepburn (1961), Meryl Streep (1979), Julia Roberts (1990) and Jennifer Lawrence (2011) among others.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:17 pm on 13 Aug
'SRK to do cameo role in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
According to reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan will star in a cameo role in filmmaker Karan Johar's upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. The 50-year old actor will reportedly play the love interest of the character portrayed by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Also starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Lisa Haydon, the film is scheduled to release on October 28, 2016.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:07 pm on 13 Aug
SRK should have returned after insult in US: Sena
short by Tarun Khanna / on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Shiv Sena has said that actor Shah Rukh Khan should’ve displayed “patriotic credentials” and returned to India after “another insult” in America. Had he done so, it would’ve been a slap on America’s face as it views every Muslim as a terrorist, read an editorial in Sena’s mouthpiece Saamana. SRK was briefly detained at the US Airport on Friday.
short by Tarun Khanna / 01:15 pm on 13 Aug
Shahane invites Irom Sharmila to stay with her
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Actress Renuka Shahane has invited anti-AFSAPA activist Irom Sharmila to stay with her at her home in Mumbai. Irom has been refused accommodation​ in Manipur by her former supporters after she broke her 16-year-long fast. "The image of you being sent back to the hospital bed that was your prison for 16 years just broke my heart," wrote Shahane.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:27 pm on 12 Aug
Twinkle writes on suicide among young people
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Actress Twinkle Khanna has written about the issue of suicide among youngsters while sharing about how the son of a family friend committed suicide. "I cannot even begin to imagine what his mother is going through," wrote Twinkle. She added that Indian culture is based on "worshipping" one's parents but it should also allow for "communication, unconditional love and support".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:50 pm on 12 Aug
Malaysian store fined over Aish's 'sexy poster'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
As per reports, a store in Malaysia was fined around £76 for displaying a poster of actress Aishwarya Rai as the local Municipal Council found it "too sexy". The store owner was instructed to remove the advertisements which reportedly included Aishwarya's advertisement for the watch brand 'Longines'. The council can refuse to issue business permits if shops display sexy photographs.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:45 pm on 12 Aug
Nobody in Bollywood is your friend: Prachi Desai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Actress Prachi Desai, while speaking about friendships in Bollywood, has said, "[N]obody in this industry is your friend, but you can be friendly with everybody". She added that she shares "a great rapport" with many people in the film industry but the "equations keep changing". "[I]t’s not the kind of friendship that I have with my school friends," said Prachi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:33 pm on 12 Aug
'Baadal' song from 'Akira' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
'Baadal', the new song from the Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Akira', was released on Friday. The song, picturised on Sonakshi's character Akira Sharma, has been sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and composed by the music director duo Vishal-Shekhar. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film also stars Konkana Sen Sharma and Anurag Kashyap and is scheduled to release on September 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:08 pm on 12 Aug
Twitter reacts to SRK detention at US airport
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Following Shah Rukh Khan's detention at a US airport, a user tweeted, "Just goes to show that one of the most recognizable faces in the world will still get detained if brown and Muslim." A tweet read, "So this is how US becomes unpopular with millions of people" while another user tweeted, "SRK's tryst with immigration... better story than twilight".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:27 pm on 12 Aug
'Din Mein... Jagrata' song from 'Freaky Ali' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
'Din Mein Karengey Jagrata', the first song from the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amy Jackson starrer 'Freaky Ali', has been released. The song has been composed by the music director duo Sajid-Wajid while Wajid along with Divya Kumar and Swati Sharma have lent their vocals for the track. The song has been picturised on Siddiqui and his co-star Arbaaz Khan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:09 pm on 12 Aug
#GreenDayIsBack trending on Twitter
short by Satyaki Das / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Following the release of punk rock trio Green Day's new single from their first album in four years, #GreenDayIsBack was a global Twitter trend on Friday. Users reacted with tweets like, "I have been waiting 4 years for this moment. Oh my god", "update: #GreenDayIsBack...me: punk's not dead", and "this is a historic day and I feel alive".
short by Satyaki Das / 08:08 pm on 12 Aug
Trailer of Rachel Weisz' 'Complete Unknown' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The trailer of the Rachel Weisz and Michael Shannon starrer 'film Complete Unknown' has been released. Directed by Joshua Marston, the film has been described​ as a "shape-shifting tale of the perils and pleasures of self-reinvention". The film, which first premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is scheduled to release on August 26.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:50 pm on 12 Aug
Summer Sonic festival begins in Japan on Aug 20
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The Summer Sonic festival will be held simultaneously in the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Osaka on August 20 and August 21. The line-up for this year includes Fergie, Flo Rida, Radiohead and Panic! at the Disco. The annual rock festival which was founded in 2000, features Japanese artists in addition to international ones.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:35 pm on 12 Aug
UN stamp to mark Subbulakshmi's birth centenary
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The United Nations is set to issue a stamp to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna awardee Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi. The stamp will be issued next week to coincide with celebrations for India's 70th Independence Day. Notably, Subbulakshmi was the first Indian to perform at the UN General Assembly hall in October 1966.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:27 pm on 12 Aug
Iron Maiden vocalist lands jet in Djibouti
short by Satyaki Das / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
British heavy metal group Iron Maiden's frontman and lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who is also a licensed airline pilot, on Thursday landed a Boeing 737 in the African nation of Djibouti. Dickinson is the chairman of the company which will manage Air Djibouti, an airline that is relaunching passenger jet service to the country after having closed operations in 2002.
short by Satyaki Das / 07:14 pm on 12 Aug
Censor Board stalled my career for 7 yrs: Anurag
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has accused the Censor Board and its policies​ of censorship "for stalling his career for seven years". He revealed that his film 'Paanch' was initially denied clearance but passed later, which left his producer bankrupt. "We were actually progressing but in the last two years we have gone back... the censorship is far worse," said Kashyap.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:07 pm on 12 Aug
Modi ji is my dream man: Rakhi Sawant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Rakhi Sawant, who was spotted wearing a dress with Indian PM Narendra Modi's pictures on it, has said that Modi is her "dream man". "I made this dress so that I can impress Modi ji," she added. Claiming that she had gotten the dress approved from Modi, Rakhi added that she wants to "join BJP" and do "lot of work".
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:43 pm on 12 Aug
#RogueOne trending on Twitter today
short by Satyaki Das / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Following today's release of the official trailer of Star Wars spinoff 'Rogue One', '#RogueOne' was a top global Twitter trend. Users reacted with tweets like, "Everyone's favorite heavy breather is back!", "His back to the camera, Vader takes a solitary slurp of milkshake through a thirty-foot red curly straw." and "Just the way I like 'em. Tall, dark, & asthmatic."
short by Satyaki Das / 06:13 pm on 12 Aug
Trailer of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The trailer of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', the first stand-alone film from the 'Star Wars Anthology' series, has been released. The film, set ahead of the 1977 film 'Star Wars: Episode IV– A New Hope', stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna and Ben Mendelsohn among others. Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film is scheduled to release on December 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 12 Aug
1st Indian web series on same-sex love to debut in Aug
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
India's first web series on same-sex love, 'The Other Love Story' will release in August. Directed by Roopa Rao, the web series is a "realistic romantic drama between two Indian girls set in [the] late 90's", based in Bengaluru. The series has reportedly been crowd-funded and will contain dialogues in English, Hindi and Kannada. ​
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:56 pm on 12 Aug
Working in Hollywood hasn't been easy: Deepika
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Opening up on her experience of working in her debut Hollywood film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage', actress Deepika Padukone said that working in Hollywood "hasn't been easy". The 30-year old actress further said that she was offered international films in the past, but they did not "feel right", adding that she always follows her "heart" and "instinct".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:34 pm on 12 Aug
Lucknow announces free show of 'Rustom' on I-Day
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The Lucknow district administration has asked all multiplexes in the city to run a free show of the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' on Independence Day. The purpose behind this is to "inculcate a sense of patriotism"​ in the masses. The ticket windows for this special show will open from Friday, with tickets available on a first come first serve basis.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:04 pm on 12 Aug
Hrithik's 'Mohenjo Daro' hits the theatres
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The Hrithik Roshan starrer film 'Mohenjo Daro', which hit the theatres on Friday, "just cannot be taken seriously", India Today wrote. The film "is a massive mess that the loose-limbed Hrithik Roshan cannot yank away from its mediocrity", NDTV said. The Ashutosh Gowarikar directorial has been rated 2/5 (India Today, NDTV) and 3/5 (Zee News).
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:21 pm on 12 Aug
US envoy apologises to SRK for airport detention
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The US Assistant Secretary of State, Nisha Biswal apologised to actor Shah Rukh Khan for his detainment at Los Angeles airport on Thursday. "Sorry for the hassle at the airport, even American diplomats get pulled for extra screening", Biswal tweeted. The US ambassador to India, Richard Verma also apologised, adding that they are "working to ensure it doesn't happen again".
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:02 pm on 12 Aug
Shveta Salve blessed with a baby girl
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Television actress Shveta Salve and husband Hermit Sethi welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday. The news was confirmed by VJ Nikhil Chinapa on Twitter. Shveta, who has appeared in shows like 'Hip Hip Hurray' and 'Left Right Left' married Sethi in 2012. Earlier, the actress had walked the ramp while being pregnant and had also done a pregnancy photoshoot.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:56 pm on 12 Aug
Shah Rukh Khan detained at US airport
short by Daisy Mowke / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan was detained at the Los Angeles airport on Thursday by the US immigration department. "...[T]o be detained at US immigration every...time...sucks", Khan tweeted, while jokingly adding that the "brighter side" was he caught some Pokémons. Khan had been detained at the US immigration twice earlier as his name reportedly​ came up on a security alert list.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:09 pm on 12 Aug
Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom' hits the theatres
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Aug 2016,Friday
The Akshay Kumar starrer film 'Rustom', which hit the theatres on Friday, is "an intriguing film for sure", wrote Hindustan Times. "When the film shifts to the fight in the court, and turns into a procedural, it becomes flat-out dull", wrote Indian Express. The film has been rated 3/5 (Hindustan Times, Mid-day and TOI) and 1.5/5 (Indian Express).
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:19 pm on 12 Aug
Trailer of 'MS Dhoni- The Untold Story' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer film 'MS Dhoni- The Untold Story' was released on Thursday. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is a biopic of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, featuring Kiara Advani as Dhoni's wife Sakshi. Also starring Anupam Kher as the cricketer's father Pan Singh, the biopic is scheduled to release on September 30.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:38 pm on 11 Aug
Dwayne criticises male co-stars from 'Fast 8'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actor Dwayne Johnson has shared a post on Facebook criticising some of his male co-stars from his upcoming film 'Fast & Furious 8'. While he praised his female co-stars in the post, the actor wrote that some of his male co-stars do not "conduct themselves" as "true professionals". He further wrote that such co-stars are "chicken shit" and "candy asses".
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:15 pm on 11 Aug
India's 1st celebrity expedition to Siachen announced
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Eros Now has announced India's first ever celebrity expedition to the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battleground. Titled 'Salute Siachen', the initiative is a tribute to the Indian Army for making history by traversing the glacier in 1984. Nine celebrities, including Arjun Rampal, Rannvijay Singha and Sonnalli Seygall will come together for the 20-day expedition this Independence Day.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:59 pm on 11 Aug
Found it really hard when I left Anurag: Kalki
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Opening up on her divorce with director Anurag Kashyap, actress Kalki Koechlin said, "I found it really hard when I left Anurag." Adding that the first year following her divorce was "tough", she said that she had to "learn" to "live alone". Further, expressing her views about sex she said that it is "better" in her thirties.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:38 pm on 11 Aug
Trailer of Ranveer's ad for 'Ching's Secret' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
The trailer of Ranveer Singh's ad for 'Ching's Secret', an Indian brand of Chinese cuisine ingredients has been released. He features as Ranveer 'Ching', the "king" who can "save" the world from starvation. Directed by Rohit Shetty, it also features actress Tamannaah Bhatia. Earlier, Ranveer had featured in the song 'My Name is Ranveer Ching' to promote the brand.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:37 pm on 11 Aug
Kelkar voices Diesel in Hindi version of 'xXx'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Television actor Sharad Kelkar has lent his voice to Vin Diesel's character in the Hindi dubbed version of the upcoming film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'. "[Vin] has a gruff and slightly rough voice. Since my voice is clear and deep, I had to put in a lot of effort to emulate his voice," said the 39-year old actor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:09 pm on 11 Aug
YRF announces ₹10 L award for Rio gold medal
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Production house 'Yash Raj Films' has announced an award of ₹10 lakh for Indian athletes who win a gold medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics. The announcement was made in the light of the success of 'Sultan', the latest film made under the banner. The film is about a common man who ultimately wins gold at the Olympics.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:34 pm on 11 Aug
Shraddha, Fawad, Sooraj in 'Dhadkan 2': Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
According to reports, actors Fawad Khan, Sooraj Pancholi and Shraddha Kapoor will star in the sequel to the 2000 film 'Dhadkan'. Fawad and Sooraj have reportedly been approached for the characters played by Suniel Shetty and Akshay Kumar respectively. Shraddha will reportedly play Shilpa Shetty's character, who was the love interest for both the heroes.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:38 pm on 11 Aug
Ed Sheeran sued for copying Marvin Gaye's song
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Singer Ed Sheeran has been sued for allegedly copying segments of Marvin Gaye's 1973 song 'Let's Get It On' for his hit single 'Thinking Out Loud'. An infringement lawsuit has been filed by Ed Townsend, who composed and co-wrote the song's lyrics. Notably, Sheeran is facing another lawsuit for supposedly copying the 2009 song 'Amazing' for his single 'Photograph'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:37 pm on 11 Aug
Alia dances to 'Tip Tip' to promote 'Rustom'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actress Alia Bhatt has shared a video to promote Akshay Kumar's film 'Rustom', where she can be seen dancing to the song 'Tip Tip Barsa Paani' from Akshay's 1994 film 'Mohra'. The 23-year old actress can be seen in a yellow saree, resembling actress Raveena Tandon's look from the song while also wearing a navy officer's cap for the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:21 pm on 11 Aug
Zeenat Aman to feature in web series
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Yesteryear actress Zeenat Aman will make her digital debut with upcoming web series 'Love, Life & Screw Ups'. The youth-based web series will be a romantic comedy and will feature the 64-year old actress as 'Joanna', a spinster. It will be directed by Kapil Sharma, who played the lead role in the 2010 film 'Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyon'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:28 pm on 11 Aug
Aditi Rao Hydari features on Cosmopolitan cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari has featured on the cover of the August edition of fashion magazine 'Cosmopolitan'. She can be seen in a monochrome pantsuit by French fashion label 'Dior' with make-up and hair done by artist Elton J Fernandez​. The cover story on Aditi is titled 'On Puppy Love, Being Royal and Those Farhan Akhtar Rumours'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:09 pm on 11 Aug
Priyanka's look from Quantico season 2 revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actress Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to reveal her look from the upcoming second season of American television series 'Quantico'. She captioned the picture as 'From the FBI to the CIA... #AlexParrish is back! New story, new look & lots of new faces!' The season will premiere on September 25 on television network ABC.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:56 pm on 11 Aug
'Ek Tha Tiger' sequel to release in 2018: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
According to reports, the sequel to the 2012 film 'Ek Tha Tiger' will release in 2018. The film's original lead pair, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will reportedly reunite for the sequel. Tentatively titled 'Tiger Zinda Hai', the sequel will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, who directed 'Sultan'. The first instalment of the series was directed by Kabir Khan.
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:41 pm on 11 Aug
'Sau Aasmaan' song from 'Baar Baar Dekho' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
'Sau Aasmaan', a new song from the Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' has been released. Picturised on Katrina and Sidharth, the song has been composed by Amaal Mallik and sung by Armaan Malik and Neeti Mohan. Directed by Nitya Mehra, 'Baar Baar Dekho' will release on September 9.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:42 pm on 11 Aug
Swachh Bharat's new ad campaign features Kangana
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
A new advertisement campaign #DontLetHerGo launched on Wednesday for 'Swachh Bharat' features several actors, including Kangana Ranaut. The ad shows Kangana as Goddess Lakshmi who disappears from the houses or shops of those who litter. Amitabh Bachchan's voice-over in the ad remarks, "Goddess of wealth 'Lakshmi' stays in cleanliness... Think before throwing garbage, Lakshmi may abandon you."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 01:18 am on 11 Aug
Ex-Punjab CM warns Saragarhi film makers of lawsuit
short by Rini Kapoor / on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday
Ex-Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has warned of suing the makers of two movies on the Battle of Saragarhi over any historical inaccuracies depicted in the movies. Ajay Devgn's movie 'Sons of Sardar: The Battle of Saragarhi' and Randeep Hooda's 'Battle of Saragarhi', based on the heroic stand of 21 Sikh soldiers against 10,000 Afghans, are currently under production.
short by Rini Kapoor / 12:57 am on 11 Aug
Anushka only actress with 2 films in ₹300 cr club
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Anushka Sharma has become the only Bollywood actress to have two films in the ₹300 crore club. 'Sultan' is Anushka's second film to mint over ₹300 crore at the box-office after the 2014 film 'PK'. Anushka, who made her debut with the 2008 film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', has appeared in 12 films since then.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:31 pm on 10 Aug
Chinese actress female lead in Tubelight: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, Chinese actress Zhu Zhu is the female lead in the Salman Khan starrer 'Tubelight'. The actress, who has acted​ in Hollywood films including​ 'What Women Want' and 'Cloud Atlas', is said to be making her Bollywood debut with the film. Zhu Zhu also shared pictures with the actor from Ladakh recently.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 10 Aug
Salman was initially offered 'Chak De! India'
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Salman Khan was initially offered the role of Kabir Khan in the blockbuster film 'Chak De! India', which released 9 years ago, on August 10, 2007. It was later played by Shah Rukh Khan, after Salman turned it down saying "I wish they hadn’t added India to the title. I felt our fans in Pakistan and Bangladesh might feel bad."
short by Sumedha Sehra / 08:11 pm on 10 Aug
Akshay charging ₹100 cr for Jolly LLB 2: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Akshay Kumar is charging ₹100 crore for starring in the film 'Jolly LLB 2'. He is said to be charging ₹1 crore per day for a shoot which is expected to last for around 100 days. Akshay​ reportedly laid down a condition that he will work only from 10am to 8pm every day, except on Sundays.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 10 Aug
Rakhi Sawant wears dress with pics of PM Modi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress-turned-politician Rakhi Sawant wore a dress which had images of PM Narendra Modi on it while attending a pre-Independence Day party in Chicago, USA. Rakhi was a special guest at the event organised by the Federation of Indian Americans to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Indian Independence. Notably, Rakhi had launched her own political​ party 'Rashtriya Aam Party' in 2014.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:36 pm on 10 Aug
'PK' was first Indian film to earn ₹300 cr
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'PK', which released on December 19, 2014, was the first Indian film to enter the ₹300 crore club. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film collected ₹792 crore worldwide, making it the highest grossing Indian film. Notably, Salman Khan's 'Sultan' on Wednesday became the third Bollywood film to earn ₹300 crore in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 10 Aug
Mika's joke about my surname isn't funny: Diana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Diana Penty has said that she does not find the jokes that singer Mika Singh makes about her surname funny. "I don't even understand how people laugh at such comments," said Diana. Earlier, the singer at a promotional event for 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' had joked about Diana's surname by commenting, "Diana panty, Gabru kaccha".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 10 Aug
'Megan Fox names her third son Journey River'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Megan Fox and her husband actor Brian Austin Green have named their newborn son 'Journey River'. The couple already have three sons Noah Shannon, Bodhi Ransom and 14-year-old Kassius, Green’s son from a previous relationship. Fox married Green in 2010 but filed for divorce in 2015. However, by early 2016, the couple were back together.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 10 Aug
World's most expensive guitar was auctioned for $2.7mn
short by Rini Kapoor / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
A Fender Stratocaster guitar signed by 19 famous rockstars is the world's most expensive guitar. Auctioned for $2.7 million in 2005 to raise funds for charity, the instrument was signed by the likes of Eric Clapton, Sting and Bryan Adams. Born 107 years ago on August 10, 1909, the company's founder Leo Fender introduced the Stratocaster in 1954.
short by Rini Kapoor / 07:00 pm on 10 Aug
Trailer of 'The Good Neighbor' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the upcoming thriller 'The Good Neighbor' has been released. The film stars actor James Caan, known for his role as 'Sonny Corleone' in 'Godfather'. The film revolves around two high school kids who try to trick a neighbour into thinking his house is haunted. Directed by Kasra Farahani, the film is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 10 Aug
Salman only actor with two films in ₹300 cr club
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Salman Khan has become the only Bollywood actor to have two films in the ₹300 crore club. 'Sultan' is Salman's second film to mint over ₹300 crore at the box-office after the 2015 film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Salman, who made his debut with the 1989 film 'Biwi Ho To Aisi', has appeared in over a hundred films till now.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 10 Aug
#9YearsOfChakDeIndia trending on Twitter today
short by Rahul Raj / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
On the day the movie Chak De India completed 9 years after its release, #9YearsOfChakDeIndia was trending on Twitter on Wednesday. The movie's cast-member Chitrashi Rawat tweeted, "#9YearsOfChakDeIndia And still the same kind of love & remembrance from you guys.Thank you tweeps". "India can perform only well in Olympics when other subject teachers stop taking P.T. period", read another tweet.
short by Rahul Raj / 05:59 pm on 10 Aug
Sunny Leone to guest star in Sonakshi's 'Noor'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sunny Leone will be seen in a cameo role in the Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Noor'. "It was fun shooting for ‘Noor’ along with Sonakshi and I wish the team all the very best," said Sunny. In the film, Sunny will reportedly portray a Bollywood actress, while Sonakshi plays the role of a journalist.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:48 pm on 10 Aug
Trailer of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter', the sixth and final instalment in the 'Resident Evil' film franchise, has been released. Actress Milla Jovovich reprises her role as 'Alice' in the film, which is a sequel to the 2012 film 'Resident Evil: Retribution'. Directed by Paul WS Anderson, the film is scheduled to release on January 27, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:28 pm on 10 Aug
Happy Relationship Guide video featuring Ali out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
'Happy Relationship Guide', a new promotional video for the Diana Penty, Ali Fazal and Abhay Deol starrer 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been released. In the video, Diana and her co-star Ali Fazal discuss "what makes for a happy relationship". Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:54 pm on 10 Aug
I miss my daughter: Qandeel Baloch's father
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Muhammed Azeem, the father of Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch, has said that he misses his daughter and the way she spoke. Baloch, known for her videos on social media, was strangled to death by her brother in July, in a bid to save the family’s "honour". Notably, over 1,100 women in Pakistan become victims of honour killing every year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:36 pm on 10 Aug
Farhan, Vishal in Robin Hood Army's #Mission500k
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Farhan Akhtar and singers Vishal Dadlani and Uday Benegal have featured in the anthem for '#Mission500k', an initiative by the volunteer-based organisation 'Robin Hood Army'. To mark India and Pakistan’s 70th year of Independence, the organisation wants to unite the two nations to fight hunger by serving five lakh needy people on August 14 and 15 this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 10 Aug
Farhan, Vishal in Robin Hood Army's #Mission500k
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Farhan Akhtar and singers Vishal Dadlani and Uday Benegal have featured in the anthem for '#Mission500k', an initiative by the volunteer-based organisation 'Robin Hood Army'. To mark India and Pakistan’s 70th year of Independence, the organisation wants to unite the two nations to fight hunger by serving five lakh needy people on August 14 and 15 this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:17 pm on 10 Aug
What respect did industry have for Rajesh: Shah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has questioned the film industry's respect for yesteryear actor Rajesh Khanna when he was alive. "The fact is the industry created him, used him and cast him away when he was no longer a money-minting machine," said Shah. Earlier, Shah had called Khanna "a poor actor", who brought mediocrity in the film industry in the '70s.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:17 pm on 10 Aug
Farhan, Vishal in Robin Hood Army's #Mission500k
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Farhan Akhtar and singers Vishal Dadlani and Uday Benegal have featured in the anthem for '#Mission500k', an initiative by the volunteer-based organisation 'Robin Hood Army'. To mark India and Pakistan’s 70th year of Independence, the organisation wants to unite the two nations to fight hunger by serving five lakh needy people on August 14 and 15 this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:11 pm on 10 Aug
Teaser of 'Sau Aasmaan' from Baar Baar Dekho out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The teaser for 'Sau Aasmaan', a new song from the Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho', has been released. It has been sung by Armaan Malik and Neeti Mohan while it has been composed by Armaan's brother Amaal Mallik. The song, which was shot in Thailand, has been picturised on the lead pair of Katrina and Sidharth.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 10 Aug
'Sultan' third Bollywood film to earn ₹300 cr
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma-starrer 'Sultan' has minted over ₹300 crore in India, becoming the third Bollywood film to do so. Achieving the feat in 35 days, 'Sultan' also became Salman's second film to collect ₹300 crore. Aamir Khan's 'PK' (2014) was the first film to mint ₹300 crore in India, followed by Salman's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' (2015).
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:49 pm on 10 Aug
Tamil writer-producer Arunachalam passes away
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Tamil writer and producer Panchu Arunachalam passed away on Tuesday in Chennai at the age of 75. He worked with actor Rajinikanth in the film 'Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai' and with Kamal Haasan in films like 'Kalyanaraman', 'Japanil Kalyanaraman' and 'Apoorva Sagodharargal'. Arunachalam also directed films and wrote song lyrics for over 200 films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:44 pm on 10 Aug
4th episode of 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
'Periods', the fourth episode of the web series 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' by Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, has been released. The episode, which features Anand Tiwari as the father and Kabir Sajid as his son 'Pappu', revolves around Pappu's questions about periods, menstruation, bleeding and sanitary napkins.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:03 pm on 10 Aug
Farhan, Vishal in Robin Hood Army's #Mission500k
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Farhan Akhtar and singers Vishal Dadlani and Uday Benegal have featured in the anthem for '#Mission500k', an initiative by the volunteer-based organisation 'Robin Hood Army'. To mark India and Pakistan’s 70th year of Independence, the organisation wants to unite the two nations to fight hunger by serving five lakh needy people on August 14 and 15 this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:59 pm on 10 Aug
'Freaky Ali' trailer trending on YouTube
short by Satyaki Das / on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Arbaaz Khan-starring film 'Freaky Ali' was one of the most viewed videos on YouTube on Tuesday. Posted on the video-sharing platform on Sunday, the trailer has garnered over 26.72 lakh views so far. Directed by Sohail Khan and also starring Amy Jackson, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Satyaki Das / 12:01 am on 10 Aug
Leto sent Robbie dead rat during 'Suicide Squad'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A six-minute video by YouTube channel 'MostAmazingTop10' reveals that Jared Leto once sent Margot Robbie a dead rat while they were filming. The video further reveals, that the movie is the first official 'supervillain' squad movie, and the cast had an onset therapist to look after the actors' mental health.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 09:54 pm on 09 Aug
Mika Singh makes fun of Diana Penty's surname
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, singer Mika Singh made fun of actress Diana Penty's surname by referring to it as the female underwear while commenting, "Diana panty, Gabru kaccha". The singer made these comments at the launch event of a new song for Diana's upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi'. Diana was said to be upset with Mika for making fun of her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:07 pm on 09 Aug
'Game of Thrones' to go on a musical tour
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience' was announced by a marching band stating 'Music is Coming' in Los Angeles on Monday. The show's composer Ramin Djawadi, plans to recreate the fictional continent of 'Westeros' in the concert. The musical concert will span across the US and Canada between February and April 2017.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:03 pm on 09 Aug
Varun posts video to promote 'Rustom'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Varun Dhawan on Tuesday shared a video to promote Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Rustom'. In the video, Varun sported a man bun to imitate Akshay's look in 'Dishoom'. He acted out Akshay's dialogue, "Your father must be a baker cause you have perfect buns." 'Rustom', also starring Ileana D'Cruz and Esha Gupta, is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:35 pm on 09 Aug
I want India to be free of rapes: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday said he wants India to be "free of rapes" when asked about the significance of freedom to him. He said that "as Indians and individuals", there was a need to understand the importance of women while adding, "We need to have strong laws." Bachchan made these comments at the trailer launch of his film 'Pink'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:24 pm on 09 Aug
Rishi compares Kim's outfit to bag of onions
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has shared a picture of reality television star Kim Kardashian on Twitter while comparing her outfit to a bag of onions. He captioned the picture, "Onions in a mesh bag!" Meanwhile, a Twitter user reacted to Rishi's analogy by tweeting, "[N]ow we know, why onions get expensive!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:10 pm on 09 Aug
Trailer of Riteish, Nargis starrer 'Banjo' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starrer 'Banjo' was released on Tuesday. In the musical drama, Riteish plays the character 'Taraat', a banjo player in a band in Mumbai while Nargis stars as Christina, a DJ from the US. Directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Krishika Lulla, the film is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:56 pm on 09 Aug
Priyanka to be guest judge on 'Project Runway'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra is set to become a guest judge on the American reality television show 'Project Runway'. The 34-year-old actress will be joined by the other judges including Heidi Klum, Zac Posen, Nina Garcia and Georgina Chapman. This will be the show's fifteenth season and the first episode is scheduled to air on September 15 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:26 pm on 09 Aug
New poster of Ranveer, Vaani starrer Befikre out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A new poster for Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' was revealed on Tuesday. The poster was shared with the caption, "Guess who's making waves in the middle of the sea! @Vaaniofficial & @RanveerOfficial sizzle it up!" To promote the film, which releases on December 9, Yash Raj Films has been unveiling posters on the ninth of every month.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:20 pm on 09 Aug
George RR Martin's 'Wild Cards' to get TV series
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Author George RR Martin has announced that 'Wild Cards', a series of anthologies, which he edited, will be adapted into a television series. "I hope... that the Wild Cards will be coming to your home screens in the next year or two," said Martin, whose books have been previously adapted into HBO's series 'Game of Thrones'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:34 pm on 09 Aug
YouTuber Lilly Singh releases new song 'Voices'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
YouTube personality and comedian Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, has released a new song titled 'Voices'. "It's not about the #VOICES in your head. It's about what you do with them," tweeted Lilly while sharing the song. Lilly will be performing the song live at the upcoming YouTube FanFest in Toronto on August 13.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:33 pm on 09 Aug
Trailer of Amitabh Bachchan's 'Pink' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The trailer of the Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Pink' was released on Tuesday. The film is a courtroom drama with Amitabh portraying the role of a lawyer, who suffers from bipolar disorder and experiences frequent mood swings. Also starring Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Andrea Taring, the film has been directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and will release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:00 pm on 09 Aug
Use Shobhaa for target practice, tweets user
short by Saloni Tandon / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to Shobhaa De’s tweet on the Indian Rio contingent “wasting money and clicking selfies”, a user tweeted, “Goal of Shobhaa De: Online aao. Tweet something senseless. Gaali khao, wapas jao.” Other tweets read, “India's shooting and archery teams can use Shobhaa De as target practice,” and, “#ShobhaDe what a waste of flesh and bones.”
short by Saloni Tandon / 03:52 pm on 09 Aug
Behind-the-scenes footage from 'Rustom' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A video featuring the behind-the-scenes footage from the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' has been released. The video features Akshay along with other cast members including Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta and Arjan Bajwa. Commenting on Ileana's character, who cheats on Akshay's character, the actor said, "I go to work and she goes to somebody else's house. My god!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:28 pm on 09 Aug
CBFC clears biopic on Indira's assassination
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The Soha Ali Khan and Vir Das starrer '31st October', based on the assassination of India's first female Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The makers of the film said that it was cleared with nine cuts as the Board found some scenes and dialogues capable of instigating a particular community.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 09 Aug
Was asked if I had become a man yet: VJ Bani
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
VJ Bani, who became popular after appearing on the reality​ show 'Roadies', has revealed that she was asked by a well-known casting director if she had "become a man yet". She said that her muscular physique has led to her being body-shamed as people consider it 'manly'. "I have drool-worthy abs and a muscular body by choice," added Bani.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:54 pm on 09 Aug
Don't want to talk about my love life: Anushka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Anushka Sharma has said that she does not want to talk about her relationship with cricketer Virat Kohli as the media is interested only in "scoops". "How can meeting someone become such big news?... I was giving some of my best performances but in an interview, the headline would always be about my personal life," said Anushka.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:52 pm on 09 Aug
Mini TV shows set to come to Snapchat
short by Rahul Raj / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Snapchat has made a new content and advertising partnership with NBCUniversal to bring mini TV shows on the platform. NBC will develop short-form versions of popular shows like 'The Voice' and E! News' 'The Rundown'. Snapchat will also develop its original shows from 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Saturday Night Live'.
short by Rahul Raj / 10:36 pm on 08 Aug
Yahoo launches TV watching website 'Yahoo View'
short by Rahul Raj / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Yahoo has launched a new TV watching website called 'Yahoo View' featuring Hulu's free content. Users can watch latest five episodes of shows from networks like ABC, NBC and FOX on Yahoo View, eight days post their original broadcast. The website is also tied up with Yahoo-owned blogging site Tumblr and users can directly switch between the platforms.
short by Rahul Raj / 10:28 pm on 08 Aug
Rajinikanth’s family planning a film on his life
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Rajinikanth’s younger daughter Soundarya has confirmed that his family is planning a film on the actor's life. "My sister Aishwarya is writing a book on dad. The film seems a natural progression from there... His life is inspirational," said Soundarya. She further revealed that the film will delve into "certain areas of his life that no one knows about".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:24 pm on 08 Aug
Obama tries naming characters that died in 'GoT'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
A one-minute video shows the US President Barack Obama trying to name every character that has died in Game of Thrones. The video is an attempt to talk about the importance of voting and shows Obama discussing 'five things that are harder than registering to vote'. His list further includes making friendship bands and untangling earphones.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:49 pm on 08 Aug
Won't reboot classic films: Ghostbusters maker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Paul Feig, the director of the 'Ghostbusters' reboot, has said that he will not attempt to reboot any other classic film. "This one was just too tempting because I knew we could do something with it that was exciting," said Feig. The reboot of 'Ghostbusters', unlike the original film which had an all-male cast, starred actresses as 'ghostbusters'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:49 pm on 08 Aug
I am petrified of my old films: Shilpa Shetty
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Shilpa Shetty has said that she gets "scared" and is "petrified" of her old films, "barring a few". "I have no idea why people showed me so much love. They have been forgiving and gracious," said Shilpa. The 41-year-old actress added, "I feel if I did a film today I would approach it differently... It all comes with maturity."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:47 pm on 08 Aug
Selena Gomez on the cover of 'Vogue Australia'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Singer Selena Gomez has featured on the cover of the September issue of 'Vogue Australia'. The 24-year-old singer has worn a Louis Vuitton ensemble in the picture. In the cover story titled 'Why we follow Selena Gomez?', the singer has talked about how public her dating life became while also discussing her musical career especially tracks from her album 'Revival'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:45 pm on 08 Aug
Maneesh and I are over dating rumours: Parineeti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has said that she and filmmaker Maneesh Sharma, who were reported to be dating, are over those rumours. "When it comes to my love life, I am a private person,” said Parineeti. She added that when she feels she can talk about someone special in her life, she "will happily announce it".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:30 pm on 08 Aug
Better for Shivaay, ADHM to avoid clash: Devgn
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Ajay Devgn has said that it is better for his film 'Shivaay' and filmmaker Karan Johar's 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' to avoid a clash at the box-office as both the films are scheduled to release on October 28. However, Ajay clairifed, "There is no pressure... Both films are of different genres. [W]e have space for both to do well."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 08 Aug
Amitabh tweets logo of his film 'Pink'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Monday shared the logo of his upcoming film 'Pink' on Twitter. The film revolves around Amitabh's character 'Deepak', a lawyer who helps out the characters played by the actresses Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari and Andrea Tariang. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, the film is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:23 pm on 08 Aug
Aamir to replace Hrithik in YRF's Thug: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Aamir Khan will replace actor Hrithik Roshan in the upcoming film 'Thug' by Yash Raj Films (YRF). The film will reportedly be directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who has worked with Aamir in 'Dhoom: 3'. 'Thug' is said to have been rejected by Hrithik as he was not satisfied with the script and wanted some changes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:21 pm on 08 Aug
Salman, Katrina to star in campaign for 'Splash'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan and actress Katrina Kaif will feature in the upcoming campaign of the fashion brand 'Splash'. "I have now been working with Splash in the Middle East for the past three years both in the capacity of a brand ambassador and with my brand Being Human," said Salman. The campaign will release on September 1.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:44 pm on 08 Aug
Ranveer tweets poster of venture with Rohit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Ranveer Singh has tweeted a poster of his upcoming project with filmmaker Rohit Shetty. The project is said to be an Indo-Chinese venture directed by Rohit and also stars Tamannaah Bhatia. The project, which is not a movie, will reportedly be shown to some lucky fans on August 19 and will be released in several languages.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:20 pm on 08 Aug
Marriage, sex haven't happened in my life: Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan on Sunday said that both marriage and sex are things that have not happened in his life. Salman said that he was repeating himself when he made the comment. The actor had already revealed on the fourth season of the show 'Koffee with Karan' that he was a virgin, who was saving himself for his future wife.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:41 pm on 08 Aug
'Jagga Jasoos' to release on April 7, 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
The Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Jagga Jasoos' is scheduled to release on April 7, 2017. Directed by Anurag Basu and with music composed by Pritam, the film revolves around Ranbir as 'Jagga', a teenage detective who is searching for his missing father. The film has been shot in various locations including Darjeeling, Cape Town and Thailand.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:48 pm on 08 Aug
Salman forgets gymnast Dipa Karmakar's name
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan, who is the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Goodwill Ambassador, on Sunday referred to India's gymnast Dipa Karmakar as 'Deepika' as he forgot her name. When a journalist corrected Salman, he said, "Yes, Dipti", getting her name wrong for the second time. Notably, Dipa has become the first Indian to qualify for the individual vault finals.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:15 pm on 08 Aug
Emilia Clarke on Harper's Bazaar India cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actress Emilia Clarke has featured on the cover of the Indian edition of fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar for its August issue. She is seen wearing a pink couture dress by 'Dior'. The 29-year-old actress, best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones', features in the cover story 'Emilia Clarke, The Game Changer'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:12 pm on 07 Aug
Farhan sings to wish fans on 'Friendship Day'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Farhan Akhtar, on the occasion of 'Friendship Day' on Sunday, posted a video of him singing to wish his fans and friends. The actor chose to sing an acoustic version of the song 'Atrangi Yaari' from his film 'Wazir'. Farhan will be performing at the multi-city music festival 'NH7 Weekender', starting from Shillong on October 21-22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 07 Aug
Trailer of Nawazuddin's 'Freaky Ali' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
The trailer for the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Freaky Ali' was released on Sunday. Nawazuddin stars as Ali, a common man who becomes a golfer by chance. The film, which also stars Amy Jackson and Arbaaz Khan, has been directed by Arbaaz and Salman Khan's younger brother Sohail Khan. 'Freaky Ali' is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:07 pm on 07 Aug
Trailer of Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
The trailer for Ajay Devgn starrer 'Shivaay' was released on Sunday. Devgn plays the titular character described as "a Himalayan mountaineer who is an innocent everyman and yet is capable of transforming into a mean destroyer when he needs to protect his family". Directed by Devgn, 'Shivaay' also stars Sayyeshaa Saigal and Erika Kaar and will release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:21 pm on 07 Aug
Director defends casting Matt in The Great Wall
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Zhang Yimou has defended his decision to cast Matt Damon as the lead role in the film 'The Great Wall' against criticism on social media for casting a "white" actor. "Matt... is not playing a role that was originally conceived for a Chinese actor. The arrival of his character in our story is an important plot point," said Zhang.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 07 Aug
Saiyami Kher on cover of Harper's Bazaar Bride
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actress Saiyami Kher has featured on the cover of the August issue of Harper's Bazaar Bride. The actress is seen in a blue ensemble with white embroidery by designer Rahul Mishra along with diamond jewellery from 'Nirav Modi'. Saiyami, who will be making her debut in Bollywood with 'Mirzya', "plays muse to the new Indian couturiers" in the issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:59 pm on 07 Aug
Jared Leto's 'Joker' inspired by David Bowie
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Jared Leto has said his character 'Joker' in Suicide Squad was partly inspired by rock star David Bowie, who passed away in January. "I think David Bowie’s probably an inspiration for, like, almost anything you could do creatively," said Leto. Meanwhile, Leto is hoping that the Joker gets a standalone film to explore the "twisted but lovely" character more.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:30 pm on 07 Aug
Mouthing Hindi dialogues was difficult: Jones
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Wrestler-turned-actor Nathan Jones has said that mouthing Hindi dialogues in his debut Bollywood film 'A Flying Jatt' was difficult. "I used to fumble but then I got it. Learning Hindi was bit difficult for me," said Jones, who plays the main villain. Directed by Remo D'Souza and starring Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film will release on August 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:03 pm on 07 Aug
Rustom will save marriages, stop divorces: Kumar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Akshay Kumar has said that his film 'Rustom' "is going to save a lot of marriages and is going to stop people from taking divorce". "[Y]ou invest so much into a relationship, so this film is going to tell you what goes into it," said Akshay. He added that this is the first film with a Parsi lead character.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:46 pm on 07 Aug
Shah does not like successful people: Akhtar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Lyricist Javed Akhtar has said that actor Naseeruddin Shah "does not like successful people". "I have never heard him praise any successful person. He criticises Dilip Kumar; he criticises Amitabh Bachchan," said Akhtar. Earlier, Shah had commented that yesteryear actor Rajesh Khanna was a "poor actor" who brought "mediocrity" to the Hindi film industry in the early 70s'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:37 pm on 07 Aug
'Want to do Kalpana Chawla, Gayatri Devi biopics'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actress Prachi Desai has said that if she gets to do a biopic, she would choose to portray astronaut Kalpana Chawla and the late Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur. "One is royal and the other is going to be so scientific… I think it’s amazing if I can ever get to play (them)," said Prachi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 07 Aug
Tamil director Vietnam Veedu Sundaram dies at 73
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Veteran Tamil director and script writer Vietnam Veedu Sundaram has passed away at the age of 73 following a brief span of illness. 'Vietnam Veedu' became part of his name after he wrote the script for the film 'Vietnam Veedu', starring actor Sivaji Ganesan in the 1970s. Sundaram is also known for directing films including 'Gauravam', 'Gnana Paravai' and 'Payanam'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:56 pm on 07 Aug
Rebel in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels remake: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actress Rebel Wilson will star in a gender-swapped remake of the 1988 comedy film 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'. Rebel is said to be playing one of the lead roles of a con artist in the remake. The original film starred actors Michael Caine and Steve Martin as two competing con men working on the French Riviera.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:42 pm on 07 Aug
Devgn named ambassador for KFC's 'Hope' campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday
Actor Ajay Devgn has been named the ambassador for KFC India's initiative 'Hope'. The initiative is looking to provide 20 million meals to underprivileged children by 2020 through its partnerships with World Food Program (WFP) and India Food Banking Network (IFBN). To support this campaign, customers can choose to add ₹5 to their bill for every meal at KFC.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:19 pm on 07 Aug
'Baar Baar Dekho' trailer trending on YouTube
short by Satyaki Das / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
The trailer of the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif-starring film 'Baar Baar Dekho' was one of the most viewed videos on YouTube on Saturday. Posted on the video-sharing platform on Wednesday, the trailer has garnered over 65.11 lakh views so far. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Satyaki Das / 11:57 pm on 06 Aug
1st look of Siddiqui, Amy in Freaky Ali revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
The first look of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and actress Amy Jackson in the upcoming film 'Freaky Ali' has been revealed as Salman Khan on Saturday shared five new posters of the film. Salman tweeted, “The Freak Nawaz, poor man in the rich man sports who became the game changer #Freakyali". Meanwhile, other posters feature Arbaaz Khan and other cast members.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:00 pm on 06 Aug
Tisca opens up about casting couch in Bollywood
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Tisca Chopra, in an interactive session, has revealed her experience of the 'casting couch' in Bollywood. A famous producer-director, whom Tisca referred to as RP for 'reptile', was known to make actresses his "pet squeeze". He asked Tisca to come to his hotel room at night to "discuss the script" but she managed to escape without yielding to him.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:21 pm on 06 Aug
'The Legend of Michael Mishra' banned in Haryana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Haryana government has banned the screening of the Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Boman Irani starrer 'The Legend of Michael Mishra' in the state. A government spokesperson said that Arshad Warsi has in a scene uttered "objectionable words which have the potential to outrage the religious feelings of the Valmiki community". Earlier, the film was banned in Punjab.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:32 pm on 06 Aug
Trailer of 'Majaz- Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the Priyanshu Chatterjee starrer 'Majaz- Ae Gham-e-Dil Kya Karun' has been released. The film is a biopic based on the life of the Indian Urdu poet Asrar ul Haq Majaz Lakhnawi. Directed by Ravindra Singh, the film also stars Rashmi Mishra, Anas Khan, Kajal Raghwani and Neelima Azeem.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:19 pm on 06 Aug
'Half Girlfriend' to release on May 19, 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has tweeted that her upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend', which also stars Arjun Kapoor, will release on May 19, 2017. The film is an onscreen adaptation of author Chetan Bhagat's book by the same name. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film stars Arjun as the character 'Madhav Jha' while Shraddha plays the character 'Riya Somani'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:54 pm on 06 Aug
Girliyapa's new video 'Mom Wars' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
'Girliyapa' has released a new video titled 'Mom Wars' where the mothers of two students "get into a verbal clash on whose kid is the best" while waiting to meet the principal. The video stars Sumukhi Suresh as 'Mrs. Shah' and Sarika Singh as 'Mrs. Sharma'. 'Girliyapa' is a venture by 'The Viral Fever' where women-centric​ content is featured.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:43 pm on 06 Aug
Priyanka shares pic from her Miss World crowning
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has shared a picture of herself from the time when she was crowned Miss World in 2000. "What a throwback! Barely 18 yrs old with No idea that these many years later I'd still be representing India," wrote Priyanka alongside the picture. Priyanka became the fifth Indian Miss World when she won the pageant.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:36 pm on 06 Aug
Britney releases music video of 'Make Me'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Singer Britney Spears has released the video for her new single 'Make Me'. The song features American rapper G-Eazy. The track is from Britney's upcoming ninth studio album 'Glory', which will be released on August 26 exclusively on Apple Music. "It's cool, it's really different. I think this is probably the most hip-hop album," said Britney about her new album.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:52 pm on 06 Aug
Aishwarya put India on global map: Deepika
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Deepika Padukone has referred to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as "the torch bearer for putting India on the global map". She added, "[E]veryone who has managed to break through into the western market, whether it is Anil, Irfan, Priyanka, or myself... we have all done a great job." Deepika will make her Hollywood debut with 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 06 Aug
New trailer of Dhanush's Tamil film Thodari out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
A new trailer of the Dhanush and Keerthy Suresh starrer Tamil film 'Thodari' has been released. Co-produced, written and directed by Prabhu Solomon, the film is a romantic thriller which reportedly revolves around Dhanush as a pantry worker on a train that gets hijacked. Thodari's release has been postponed from its initial release date, which was scheduled for August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:47 pm on 06 Aug
Censor Board gives A certificate to 'Kathakali'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
The Malayalam movie 'Kathakali' has received an 'A' certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification. Earlier, the film was denied certification by the Censor Board as it allegedly contained nudity and vulgarity. However, the film's director Saijo Kannanaikkal approached the Kerala High Court following which the Censor Board reversed its order and granted the certification.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:35 pm on 06 Aug
Indian filmmaker to lead Montreal Pride Parade
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Indian filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan along with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will lead the Montreal Pride Parade on August 14, an annual LGBTQ pride festival held in Montreal, Quebec. Sridhar is the founder of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, said to be South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ film fest. He won this year's National Award for Best Editing for 'Breaking Free'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 01:36 pm on 06 Aug
Malayalam films inspire B'wood cinema: Deepika
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actress Deepika Padukone has said that Malayalam films are often an inspiration for Bollywood cinema. "If an exciting script in Malayalam comes by, I would definitely take it. I would really like to work in Mollywood," added Deepika. She also praised Malayalam films for often being "rich in quality" as they have "good content", "which people can identify with".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:23 pm on 06 Aug
Fazal to star with Dench in 'Victoria And Abdul'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
Actor Ali Fazal will star as the male lead opposite Academy Award-winning​ actress Judi Dench in the Hollywood film 'Victoria And Abdul'. "It doesn’t get better I guess. I have known about this beautiful story for ages," said Fazal. Directed by Stephen Frears, the film is based on Shrabani Basu’s book about Queen Victoria and an Indian clerk Abdul Karim.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:02 pm on 06 Aug
Motion poster of Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday
The motion poster for the Ajay Devgn starrer 'Shivaay' has been released. The action thriller has been produced and directed by Devgn under his banner 'Ajay Devgn FFilms'. Actress Sayyeshaa Saigal, the grandniece of veteran actress Saira Banu, is making her Bollywood debut in 'Shivaay'. The film, which also stars Polish actress Erika Kaar, will release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:40 pm on 06 Aug
US suicide rate rose 12% after Marilyn's death
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The suicide rate in the United States increased by about 12% a month after actress and model Marilyn Monroe's death, at the age of 36, on August 5, 1962. One suicide victim left a note saying, “If the most wonderful, beautiful thing in the world has nothing to live for, then neither must I.”
short by Sumedha Sehra / 10:57 pm on 05 Aug
Rio opening ceremony to feature transgender model
short by Saloni Tandon / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The Rio opening ceremony on Friday is set to feature a transgender model for the first time. Model Lea T, who was born biologically male before having sex reassignment surgery, will be a part of the proceedings at Rio’s Maracana Stadium, but her role is kept a secret. The ceremony will also include supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
short by Saloni Tandon / 10:50 pm on 05 Aug
'The Big Lebowski' actor Huddleston dies at 85
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
Actor David Huddleston, who is known for his title role as the millionaire in the 1998 film 'The Big Lebowski', has passed away at the age of 85. Huddleston's wife Sarah Koeppe said that he died of advanced heart and kidney disease in Santa Fe, USA. "Things were not important to him (Huddleston) – people were," said Koeppe.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:50 pm on 05 Aug
Poster of Nawazuddin's 'Freaky Ali' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The poster for the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Freaky Ali' was revealed on Friday. Actor Salman Khan tweeted that the film, which is his brother Sohail Khan's production, would release on September 9 as an Eid release. "It’s great that Salman bhai is supporting my film," said Siddiqui. Salman, Sohail and Arbaaz Khan will reportedly launch the film's trailer on August 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:25 pm on 05 Aug
Kalki features in Ritu Kumar's new campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
Actress Kalki Koechlin has featured in the latest campaign for designer Ritu Kumar for her brand LABEL's autumn winter 2016 collection and 'BASICS by LABEL'. "They really understand my style and my fashion aesthetic. It was great to wear such beautiful pieces," said Kalki. Currently, garments from these collections are available in all Label Ritu Kumar stores and online.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:06 pm on 05 Aug
Live concert of Game of Thrones music to be held
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
A live concert featuring music from HBO's series 'Game of Thrones' will be held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. GoT's theme song composer Ramin Djawadi and actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, who plays 'Bran Stark', will interact with the audience. An interactive exhibit will showcase the Hall of Faces, the Iron Throne and costumes from the sixth season.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:31 pm on 05 Aug
New poster of 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
A new poster of the upcoming biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been revealed. The poster shows the film's lead actor Sushant Singh Rajput posing as Dhoni, the current ODI captain of the Indian cricket team. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film also stars Kiara Advani and Anupam Kher and is scheduled to release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:22 pm on 05 Aug
Marilyn sang 'Happy Birthday' for US President Kennedy
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
Actress Marilyn Monroe, whose death anniversary is marked on Friday, sang 'Happy Birthday' to wish the US President John F Kennedy at a celebration for his forty-fifth birthday on May 19, 1962. "I can now retire from politics after having had Happy Birthday sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way," said Kennedy. They both reportedly had an affair.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:15 pm on 05 Aug
'Jason Bourne' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
'Jason Bourne', the fifth installment of the 'Bourne' franchise, "does not really break new ground with plot, action", wrote India Today. "Matt Damon is back but the thrill is missing," wrote Indian Express while Hindustan Times wrote that it "will likely impress diehard fans of the long-running series". It was rated 3.5/5 (India Today), 1/5 (Indian Express) and 3/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:28 pm on 05 Aug
Announcement video of Nolan's 'Dunkirk' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The announcement video for filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Dunkirk' has been released by Warner Bros Pictures. The film is Nolan's first war film and is set in the World War II era. Starring Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy and Mark Rylance while marking the acting debut of singer Harry Styles, the film is scheduled to release on July 21, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:03 pm on 05 Aug
Marilyn Monroe posed nude for $50
short by Vani Vivek / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
Marilyn Monroe agreed to pose nude for only $50 in 1949, because she "was a week behind on rent...and needed the money". The photos, featuring a nude Monroe against a red velvet background, appeared in the Golden Dreams calendar and later featured in Playboy's first issue. The actress died 54 years ago on August 5, 1962.
short by Vani Vivek / 06:33 pm on 05 Aug
'Chauthi Koot' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The National Award winning Punjabi film 'Chauthi Koot', which released on Friday in India, is "a marvelously authentic re-creation" of Punjab in the '80s. Hindustan Times called it "a well crafted film with lasting impression" while NDTV wrote the film "crafts a telling portrait of blighted, scarred lives in militancy era Punjab". It was rated 4/5 (Indian Express, NDTV, HT)
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:10 pm on 05 Aug
Music video for Katy Perry's 'Rise' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The official video for singer Katy Perry's single 'Rise' has been released. Directed by Paul Gore, the video has been shot in Snow Canyon and Sand Hollow State Parks in Utah, USA. The video premiered during the American television broadcasting company NBC's Rio Olympics Preview Special as the song is the official soundtrack for the network's coverage during​ the Olympics.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:49 pm on 05 Aug
Movie Review: The Legend Of Michael Mishra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani and Aditi Rao Hydari starrer 'The Legend Of Michael Mishra', which released on Friday, "is a shambolic mess", wrote India Today. "This comedy will make you cry for the wasted talent", wrote Indian Express while Times of India called it "absolutely absurd". It has been rated 0.5/5 (India Today), 1/5 (Indian Express) and 1.5/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:23 pm on 05 Aug
SRK has refused many Hollywood films: Farah Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan has revealed that actor Shah Rukh Khan has turned down roles in several Hollywood films "as they were not big enough for him". Farah is known to be a friend of the actor. They have worked​ together in films including 'Happy New Year' and the 2004 film 'Main Hoon Na', which was Farah's directorial debut.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:12 pm on 05 Aug
The body is meant to be seen, not covered up: Monroe
short by Vani Vivek / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
American actress, model, and singer Marilyn Monroe once said, “The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up”. The blonde sex symbol, who died at the age of 36 on August 5, 1962, was reportedly quoted from a handwritten note she sent responding to a question about posing nude.
short by Vani Vivek / 05:03 pm on 05 Aug
'Suicide Squad' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The superhero film 'Suicide Squad', which released on Friday, has "a messy plot meandering to nothingness", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times wrote that Joker's "story with Harley Quinn is the movie’s biggest asset" while Mid-Day called it "a messy mash-up that has neither style nor real substance". The film has been rated 1/5 (Indian Express), 3/5 (HT) and 2.5/5 (Mid-Day).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:52 pm on 05 Aug
'Baahubali' sequel to release on April 28, 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
'Baahubali: The Conclusion', the sequel to filmmaker SS Rajamouli's 2015 film 'Baahubali: The Beginning' will release on April 28, 2017, as per Karan Johar. He further tweeted, "Dharma Productions and AA films are honored and proud to associate once again with the genius @ssrajamouli 's vision." Dharma Productions has acquired the distribution rights for the film's Hindi version.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:42 pm on 05 Aug
Marilyn's dress was named world's most expensive
short by Twishy Shahi / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The ivory rayon-acetate dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the movie ‘The Seven Year Itch’ raised $4.6 million at an auction, making it the world’s most expensive dress sold at an auction. The dress famously billows up as Monroe steps over a windy subway grate in the movie. Monroe died at the age of 36 on August 5, 1962.
short by Twishy Shahi / 04:20 pm on 05 Aug
Movie Review: 'Budhia Singh: Born To Run'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
The Manoj Bajpayee and Mayur Patole starrer biopic 'Budhia Singh: Born To Run' has kept "the sport... at the centre of the narrative", wrote Indian Express. India Today called it a "more nuanced... than a simplistic, inspirational tale" while Hindustan Times called it "sleek, fast and pointed". It was rated 3/5 (Indian Express), 3.5/5 (India Today) and 4/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:24 pm on 05 Aug
Marilyn Monroe was featured on 1st Playboy cover
short by Vani Vivek / on 05 Aug 2016,Friday
American actress and model Marilyn Monroe was the first person to feature on the debut cover of adult magazine Playboy. The introductory issue of the magazine was released in December 1953 and featured Monroe's nude photo. Monroe, who died at the age of 36 on August 5, 1962, was later featured on many Playboy covers.
short by Vani Vivek / 01:10 pm on 05 Aug
'Iru Mugan' trailer most viewed on YouTube
short by Satyaki Das / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
'Iru Mugan - Official trailer' was the most viewed YouTube video in India on Thursday. The video was posted on August 1 this year and has garnered over 27.79 lakh views so far. It is the trailer of a Tamil psychological thriller movie written and directed by Anand Shankar, starring Vikram and Nayanthara in lead roles.
short by Satyaki Das / 11:51 pm on 04 Aug
Sonakshi sings 'Rajj rajj ke' from 'Akira' live
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha performed the song 'Rajj rajj ke' from her upcoming film 'Akira' live during the launch of the track at a college. The track, which has been sung by Sonakshi and Vishal Dadlani, marks Sonakshi's singing debut in films. Earlier, she had sung the song 'Ishqholic' along with Meet Bros. 'Akira' will release on September 2.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:41 pm on 04 Aug
Helen Mirren's look from Fast & Furious 8 revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actor Vin Diesel took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes picture with actress Helen Mirren, revealing her look from the upcoming action film 'Fast & Furious 8'. The eighth instalment in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, the film also stars Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson among others. The film is scheduled to release on April 14, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:20 pm on 04 Aug
I visit Salman's house when in India: Shoaib
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has said that he visits actor Salman Khan's house whenever he is in India. "[I] go there to meet his parents... I really admire how Salman and his brothers respect their parents,” Shoaib said. He added that Salman's family has a "big heart" and that they are "extremely helpful and great people".
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:49 pm on 04 Aug
Anurag Kashyap to give masterclass on censorship
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Director Anurag Kashyap will conduct a masterclass on censorship at the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to be held from August 11-21. "I can... talk about how censorship is so pointless in the day and age of the internet," said Anurag. Many of Anurag's films including 'Gulaal', 'Black Friday' and 'Udta Punjab' have faced censorship from the Censor Board.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:55 pm on 04 Aug
'Eminem' trending on Twitter today
short by Satyaki Das / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Following reports of a rap-battle between Eminem and Drake, 'Eminem' was a global Twitter trend on Thursday. A user reacted by tweeting, "When Eminem is done with Drake, dude will be singing country music". "Imagine thinking you can beat Eminem to a rap battle when there is an entire movie based on why NOT to battle him", read another tweet.
short by Satyaki Das / 06:33 pm on 04 Aug
Special screening of Dishoom for Indian cricketers
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
A special screening of the Varun Dhawan and John Abraham starrer 'Dishoom' is being planned for the Indian cricketers in Port of Spain. "The entire team has shown interest in watching the film," said director Rohit Dhawan while adding that cricket has been shot in a "realistic manner" and it has been dealt with "like a soldier" in the film.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:32 pm on 04 Aug
Kishore's song was featured in 'The Simpsons'
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Late Bollywood singer Kishore Kumar's song 'Pal Bhar Ke Liye', from the movie 'Johny Mera Naam', was featured in an episode of the 17th season of the American sitcom 'The Simpsons'. Titled 'Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore', the episode shows the sitcom's characters dancing to the song at the end. The legendary singer was born on August 4, 1929.
short by Sumedha Sehra / 06:30 pm on 04 Aug
Anushka's look from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has shared a picture on Twitter with actress Anushka Sharma, revealing her look from the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Anushka will portray the character​ of 'Alizeh Khan' in the romantic drama film. Also starring Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Fawad Khan, the film is scheduled to release on October 26.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:22 pm on 04 Aug
Peepli Live director gets 7 yrs in jail for rape
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for rape by a special fast-track court on Thursday. He was held guilty of raping a research scholar from the United States in Delhi last year. The 30-year old research scholar had accused him of raping her when she visited his home over an invitation for dinner.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:13 pm on 04 Aug
#KishoreKumar trending on Twitter today
short by Rahul Raj / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
On the 87th birth anniversary of singer Kishore Kumar, #KishoreKumar was a top Indian Twitter trend on Thursday. Actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, "#KishoreKumar his multitalented genius shall remain ever... a phenomenal star himself, he made stars too!" Another user tweeted, "Happy birthday to my favourite entertainer of all time. Sang, acted, directed, wrote, produced and turned lunacy into art!"
short by Rahul Raj / 05:44 pm on 04 Aug
'Beat Pe Booty' song from 'A Flying Jatt' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
The track 'Beat Pe Booty' from Tiger Shroff's upcoming superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' has been released. The song has been picturised on Tiger and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film's lead actress. Composed by Sachin-Jigar, the song has been sung by Sachin, Jigar, Vayu and Kanika Kapoor. 'A Flying Jatt' is scheduled to release on August 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:27 pm on 04 Aug
Milind Soman's 76-yr-old mother joins him for marathon
short by Dishant Sharma / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Milind Soman's 76-year-old mother Usha Soman joined the former model in his 'The Great Indian Run' marathon between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, on the penultimate day of the run. The biochemist and former teacher ran the marathon barefoot while wearing a sari. She had earlier reportedly walked 100 kilometres in less than 48 hours for the Mumbai Oxfam Trailwalker race.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:21 pm on 04 Aug
Deepika in 'Hollywood's Next Generation' list
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actress Deepika Padukone has been featured under the list 'Hollywood's Next Generation' by fashion magazine Vanity Fair. The 30-year old actress can be seen in a red outfit by Italian luxury brand Gucci in the photo shoot for Vanity Fair. Other actors who featured in the list include Elizabeth Debicki from 'The Great Gatsby' and Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:03 pm on 04 Aug
Proud to play gay character: Akshay on 'Dishoom' role
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Opening up on his cameo role in 'Dishoom', actor Akshay Kumar said that he is "proud" to finally play a gay character in his career. He added that he was not "afraid even for a second" that his image would get affected due to his portrayal of a gay character and is "glad" that it has been "accepted by everyone".
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:46 pm on 04 Aug
Leonardo DiCaprio pranks Jonah Hill
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio appeared to prank fellow actor Jonah Hill in New York when he pretended to be a "crazed fan" by running up to Hill with his phone out in front of him. The two laughed and embraced after Hill realised that the "fan" was DiCaprio pranking him.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:45 pm on 04 Aug
Kishore Kumar sang song in male and female voice
short by Sumedha Sehra / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Indian singer and actor Kishore Kumar has sung both, the male and female parts of a song in the 1962 film 'Half Ticket'. Kumar convinced the film's music director Salil Chowdhury to sing the duet 'Aake Seedhi Lagi' alone. Born on August 4, 1929, today is the late singer's 87th birth anniversary.
short by Sumedha Sehra / 04:32 pm on 04 Aug
Ranveer dances to Akshay's song as 'Chupa Rustom'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday
Actor Ranveer Singh has tweeted a video to promote Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Rustom'. Using the hashtag #9DaysToRustom, the actor shared the video which shows him dressed as a Navy officer, calling himself 'Chupa Rustom' and dancing to the song 'Zeher hai ki pyaar hai' from Akshay's 1995 film 'Sabse Bada Khiladi'. 'Rustom' is set to release on August 12.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:30 pm on 04 Aug
Trailer of 'Baar Baar Dekho' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' was released today. The film revolves around the love story of the characters 'Jai', portrayed by Sidharth, and 'Dia', played by Katrina. It reportedly features the concept​ of time travel. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:46 pm on 03 Aug
Video lists popular celebrity feuds
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
A five-minute video by YouTube channel 'TheTalko' discusses some of the most 'epic' feuds between Hollywood celebrities. The video includes Selena Gomez and Kendall Jenner's feud over Justin Bieber, and conflicts between Rihanna and Beyoncé involving the latter's husband Jay Z. It also mentions Taylor Swift and Kanye West's feud in 2009 and their latest fight concerning West's song 'Famous'.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 09:42 pm on 03 Aug
Man shot in neck with flaming arrow on live show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
A contestant got shot in the neck with a flaming arrow during a live episode of America’s Got Talent. Daredevil duo Amber Lynn and her fiancé Ryan Stock were performing in front of the judges and the live audience when Amber missed her target. The arrow accidentally​ hit her fiancé Ryan but he assured everyone that he was fine.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:37 pm on 03 Aug
Jacqueline features on the cover of Femina
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has featured on the cover of Femina for its August edition. The 30-year-old actress is seen wearing a striped bodice top paired with high waist shorts in the picture. "She's cool. She's hot, she's all that!" wrote the magazine while sharing the picture on Instagram. Jacqueline features in the cover story titled, 'Jacqueline Fernandez, Full steam ahead'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:28 pm on 03 Aug
'Gabru Ready...' song from Happy Bhag Jayegi out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
'Gabru Ready To Mingle Hai', the new song from the Diana Penty starrer 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' was released on Wednesday. The song has been sung by Mika Singh, Tarranum Malik, Neeti Mohan and Danish Sabri while it has been composed by Sohail Sen. Also starring Abhay Deol, Jimmy Sheirgill, Ali Fazal and Momal Sheikh, the film will release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:16 pm on 03 Aug
Go to the gym: Katrina on dealing with breakups
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Katrina Kaif has said that her way of dealing with a breakup is to go to the gym. "[D]o some crunches. That’s how you deal with it," said Katrina. The actress has flaunted her abs in the song 'Kala Chashma' from the film 'Baar Baar Dekho'. Earlier, Katrina was reportedly dating actor Ranbir Kapoor but they broke up.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:48 pm on 03 Aug
Amy Jackson to star with Siddiqui in Freaky Ali
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Amy Jackson is set to star opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Sohail Khan's upcoming film 'Freaky Ali'. Amy plays the love interest of Siddiqui, who plays the role of a golfer in the film. Sohail said that the idea for the film came to him as he has been playing golf for a year and it has taught him patience.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:36 pm on 03 Aug
Salman urges people to watch Akshay's 'Rustom'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Salman Khan has shown support for the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' and urged people to go and watch the film. Using the hashtag '#10DaysToRustom', Salman tweeted a video in which he refers to Akshay as the film industry's 'Rustom'. The film, which also stars Ileana D'Cruz, is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:15 pm on 03 Aug
Mohenjo Daro has not been plagiarised: Bombay HC
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' has not been plagiarised. Justice GS Patel dismissed the petition​ against the film's release and imposed a fine of ₹1.5 lakh against Akashaditya Lama, who had accused director Ashutosh Gowariker of stealing his script for the film. 'Mohenjo Daro' will release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:10 pm on 03 Aug
We could make you Famous: IKEA to Kanye
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
After rapper Kanye West requested furniture company IKEA to allow him to "create" for the brand, IKEA Australia tweeted, "Hey Kanye, we’d love to see what you’d create...we could make you Famous!" Kanye had earlier said, "Allow him to make this thing...I want a bed that he makes". Kanye's song 'Famous' depicted celebrity figures sleeping naked in a shared bed.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:53 pm on 03 Aug
Sunny Leone in calendar shoot for condom brand
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani has shared pictures of actress Sunny Leone, from a shoot for the 2016 calendar for the condom brand 'Manforce'. The photographer shared two images from the shoot while referring to the 35-year-old actress as 'stunning'. Sunny, who is the brand ambassador for 'Manforce', has already released the calendar at an event.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:49 pm on 03 Aug
Taylor what up: Bieber captions pic with Kanye
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Singer Justin Bieber has shared a picture of himself on a video call with Kanye West while captioning it 'Taylor Swift what up'. Earlier, Taylor claimed that she felt humiliated as Kanye's track 'Famous' refers to her as a 'bitch'. However, Kanye's wife Kim Kardashian shared a video to prove that Swift knew about the song's lyrics before its release.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 03 Aug
Ranveer shares his childhood pic with Akshay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday shared a picture of himself as a kid posing with actor Akshay Kumar on Twitter. "PRICELESS #Throwback !!! My Fanboy moment with the One & Only," tweeted Ranveer. The actor also used the hashtag '#9DaysToRustom' in a bid to promote​ Akshay's upcoming film, which is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:15 pm on 03 Aug
Deepika with SRK in Aanand L Rai's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Deepika Padukone is set to star opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan in Aanand L Rai's next film. In the film, Shah Rukh is said to be playing the role of a dwarf. Notably, Deepika made her debut opposite Shah Rukh in the 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om' and has worked with him in two other films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:25 pm on 03 Aug
Rihanna features on cover of 'W' magazine
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Singer Rihanna has featured on the cover of the magazine 'W' for its September issue. The 28-year-old singer is seen wearing a tiara, earrings and necklace; all by the jewellery brand 'Cartier'. Rihanna has been reimagined as "the last woman on earth and the ruling warrior queen in a dark, dystopian future" for the shoot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 03 Aug
Not running after Sidharth for marriage: Katrina
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actress Katrina Kaif has joked that she is not running after her 'Baar Baar Dekho' co-star Sidharth Malhotra for marriage but said that she and Sidharth "love each other". Sidharth and Katrina Kaif, when asked about their personal love stories in real life, admitted that they have fallen in love in real life. 'Baar Baar Dekho' releases on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:56 pm on 03 Aug
Deepika highest paid actress in B'wood: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Deepika Padukone is Bollywood's highest paid actress as she is getting paid ₹12.65 crore for her upcoming film 'Padmavati'. This reportedly makes her the first female actor to cross the ₹10 crore barrier. While, 'Padmavati' is her third film with filmmaker Sanjay​ Leela Bhansali, it is said that Deepika charged ₹7 crore for 'Bajirao Mastani'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:35 pm on 03 Aug
Rajinikanth's Twitter account hacked
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Actor Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwaryaa R Dhanush said that the 65-year-old actor's Twitter account was hacked on Tuesday night but has now been retrieved. Following the hack, the official handle reportedly followed celebrities including Kamal Haasan, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kabali director Pa Ranjith but later unfollowed them all. Currently, he has over three million Twitter followers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:08 pm on 03 Aug
Shah Rukh’s opinion matters to me most: Karan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that his friend actor Shah Rukh Khan's opinion matters to him the most. Shah Rukh had praised the music of the upcoming film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', which Karan is directing and producing. "It is very kind of Shah Rukh Khan to say that... I was moved to tears when he said that," said Karan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:41 pm on 03 Aug
Americans react to Bollywood song 'Pinga'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
A video by YouTube channel 'Fomo Daily' shows Americans reacting to the 'Bajirao Mastani' song 'Pinga' starring Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. The video describes the actresses as 'engaging in a graceful dance-off, dressed in really heavy beautiful Banarasi sarees'. Reactions by the viewers included, "Those costumes are so dope" and "Everyone's synchronised perfectly".
short by Sanira Mediratta / 11:23 pm on 02 Aug
Video explains history of 'Suicide Squad'
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Suicide Squad is a 2016 superhero film based on the antihero comics by DC. The original Suicide Squad debuted in 1959 while its modern version came out in 1987. The squad comprising the world's most dangerous criminals is tasked with black ops missions in exchange for a chance to earn freedom.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 09:59 pm on 02 Aug
'RD Burman hated composing cabaret songs'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'R D Burmania : Panchamemoirs', a book by entertainment journalist Chaitanya Padukone, reveals that composer RD Burman hated composing cabaret songs. "Whenever I compose raga-based melodies, I derive total creative satisfaction. Classical music is my forte," Padukone quotes Burman in the book. The book also includes anecdotes about Burman by Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:14 pm on 02 Aug
Would kidnap Kangana, date Deepika: Irrfan Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Irrfan Khan, when asked who he would like to kidnap, date and work with in Bollywood, said that he would kidnap Kangana Ranaut and date his 'Piku' co-star Deepika Padukone. He joked that he would kidnap Kangana to select roles and movies of his choices for her. "I would like to work with both of them," added Irrfan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:52 pm on 02 Aug
Jiah Khan's death was suicide not murder: CBI
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday informed the Bombay High Court (HC) that actress Jiah Khan's death was not a murder. The CBI further clarified that they had "no reason to protect the accused (actor Sooraj Pancholi) in the case". Earlier, Jiah's mother Rabia Khan approached the court claiming that her daughter was murdered.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:44 pm on 02 Aug
Sorry for F**k Marvel remark: Suicide Squad maker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
David Ayer, the director of the upcoming superhero film 'Suicide Squad' has apologised for shouting "F**k Marvel" while addressing the audience at the premiere of the film in New York on Tuesday. "Sorry about getting caught up in the moment and saying f*ck Marvel. Someone said it. I echoed. Not cool. Respect for my brother filmmakers," tweeted Ayer.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:16 pm on 02 Aug
Salman Khan to replace Saif in Race 3: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan is set to replace actor Saif Ali Khan in the third part of the 'Race' film franchise. Salman is said to be playing a negative role in the film. Saif is reportedly unavailable for the film as he is busy with his wife Kareena Kapoor, who is pregnant with their first child right now.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:04 pm on 02 Aug
'Katrina's media incident inaccurately reported'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The spokesperson for actress Katrina Kaif has said the "entire episode" regarding the actress threatening the paparazzi with police complaints "has been inaccurately reported". "Katrina didn't get upset with the media waiting outside at all and in fact greeted them," said her spokesperson while adding that her driver just requested the paparazzi to move as they were blocking the car.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:46 pm on 02 Aug
Everything is ok, Naseeruddin apologised: Akshay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar said that "everything is okay" as actor Naseeruddin Shah has apologised for his recent remarks that Rajesh Khanna, who is Akshay's father-in-law​, was a poor actor. "Let our industry be together. We are united. Let us live in peace and not pieces," added Akshay. Earlier, Akshay's wife and Khanna's daughter Twinkle had slammed Shah for his comments.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:43 pm on 02 Aug
Twitter live-streams 'Suicide Squad' premiere
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Twitter on Tuesday hosted a live-stream of the premiere of the upcoming superhero film 'Suicide Squad' in New York. The initiative was in collaboration with Warner Bros Pictures and BuzzFeed. The film's cast including Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Viola Davis and Cara Delevingne attended the premiere. 'Suicide Squad' will officially release worldwide on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:15 pm on 02 Aug
Vidya Balan features on cover of 'Verve'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actress Vidya Balan has featured on the cover of the fashion magazine 'Verve' for its August issue. In the picture, the 38-year-old actress is seen in a black ensemble accessorised with earrings from 'Om Jewellers' and a watch from the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer 'Audemars Piguet'. The cover story on Balan has been titled 'Vidya Balan, Roots Don't Lie'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:05 pm on 02 Aug
3rd episode of 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
'Condoms', the third episode of the web series 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' by Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, was released on Tuesday. Actress Urvashi Rautela, who recently starred in the adult comedy 'Great Grand Masti', made a guest appearance in the episode. Notably, the series is available with subtitles in ten international languages.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:55 pm on 02 Aug
UnIndian to be screened at Lonavla film festival
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The upcoming​ Brett Lee starrer 'UnIndian' and Pankaj Kapur starrer 'Toba Tek Singh' will be screened at the maiden edition of the 'Lonavla International Film Festival' in September. Other films which will be screened include 'Buddha In A Traffic Jam', 'Highway Ek Selfie Aarpar', 'Rough Book' and Assamese filmmaker Partha Borgohain’s '1962: My Country Land', which was screened at Cannes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:47 pm on 02 Aug
Trailer of Tamil film 'Iru Mugan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Vikram and Nayantara starrer Tamil film 'Iru Mugan' has been released. Vikram appears in a double role in the science fiction thriller as Akhilan, a RAW agent and the mad scientist-cum-terrorist 'Love'. The film has been mainly shot in Malaysia. Directed by Anand Shankar, the film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:07 pm on 02 Aug
Bajpayee gifts 1,000 pairs of shoes to students
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Actor Manoj Bajpayee along with Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday distributed one thousand pairs of shoes to students of NP Boys Senior Secondary School in New Delhi. "It is a small attempt to help the children who couldn’t afford good sports shoes," said Bajpayee. The actor is currently​ promoting his upcoming film, 'Budhia Singh - Born To Run'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:39 pm on 02 Aug
Fan arrested for entering Amitabh's Mumbai house
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
Bullet Banwarilal Yadav, a 23-year-old fan of actor Amitabh Bachchan was arrested by the Mumbai Police for scaling the wall and breaking into the actor's residence 'Jalsa'. The fan reportedly wanted to sing a Bhojpuri song for Bachchan. Yadav has been booked under the Indian Penal Code section 447 for house trespassing.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:05 pm on 02 Aug
Motion poster of 'Baar Baar Dekho' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday
The motion poster of the Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' has been revealed. Directed by debutante Nitya Mehra, it is based on an original story by New York-based writer Sri Rao. The film's promotional song 'Kala Chashma' was released ahead of its trailer, which will release on August 3. The film will release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:35 pm on 02 Aug
Bollywood film Pakeezah took 14 yrs to complete
short by Rini Kapoor / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Hindi film 'Pakeezah' starring "tragedy queen" Meena Kumari, who was born on August 1, 1932, took nearly fourteen years to complete due to differences between Meena and her husband and director Kamal Amrohi. The film was a flop at the time of release in 1972. However, it went on to become a hit after Meena's death on March 31, 1972.
short by Rini Kapoor / 10:30 pm on 01 Aug
'GoT' shoot boosts employment in Spanish village
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
As per a four-minute video by YouTube channel 'Seeker Stories', the employment rate in Spanish village, Osuna, has increased following a shooting schedule of 'Game of Thrones'. Tourism in the village has received a boost with increasing number of 'GoT' fans visiting the place. The village's Osuna bullring was used to film the 'Daznak's Pit' scene in season 5.
short by Daisy Mowke / 10:08 pm on 01 Aug
'Coke Studio for Deaf' started in Pakistan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Coke Studio has started Coke Studio for the Deaf, an initiative in its Pakistani edition to enable the hearing-impaired people to experience music. Using a combination of lights and vibrations, the makers attempt to create a musical experience which the hearing-impaired community can enjoy. The initiative was in collaboration with the Deaf Reach program of the Family Education Services Foundation.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:47 pm on 01 Aug
Bobby Deol turns DJ for Delhi event
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Bobby Deol was the DJ on Friday for a party at a club at The Royal Plaza hotel in New Delhi. While Bobby said that he will be playing the "best of EDM and Bollywood", he reportedly attended the event for only twenty minutes. The 47-year-old actor is said to have left the event due to a family emergency.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:22 pm on 01 Aug
'Kareena to style herself in Veere Di Wedding'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
As per reports, actress Kareena Kapoor is personally overseeing the styling of her character​ for the upcoming film 'Veere Di Wedding'. The 35-year-old actress is said to be meeting various stylists to create a modern style that is current and relatable. Kareena, who will shoot for the film while pregnant, will reportedly play the role of a pregnant woman onscreen.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:07 pm on 01 Aug
Censor Board clears Mohenjo Daro without a cut
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
The Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro', which has three kissing scenes, has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification without a single cut. "I guess they (the kisses) came across as they were meant to, as manifestations of pure love. Vulgarity is always in the intention and expression... we never went that way," said Hrithik.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:54 pm on 01 Aug
Randeep shares 1st look from Battle of Saragirhi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Randeep Hooda has shared his first look from the upcoming film 'Battle of Saragirhi'. Randeep is playing the character Havaldar Ishar Singh in the film, which is based on the Battle of Saragarhi, that took place in 1897 between the British Indian Army and Afghan Orakzai tribesmen. Notably, Ajay Devgn's next production is also about the same battle.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:03 pm on 01 Aug
Toronto musician covers 'Cheap Thrills' on tabla
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Toronto-based musician Shobhit Banwait has released a version of singer Sia's song 'Cheap Thrills' on the tabla. Banwait plays the musical instruments tabla and dholak and has been part of many concerts in North America. Earlier, he released tabla covers of 'How Deep is Your Love' by Calvin Harris and Disciples and 'Lean On' by Major Lazer & DJ Snake.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:55 pm on 01 Aug
Kalki Koechlin features on cover of 'Elle India'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Kalki Koechlin has featured on the cover of the fashion magazine 'Elle India' for its August issue. The 32-year-old actress is seen in a coat over a lace ensemble, both from the French luxury brand Dior and earrings from Tanishq. Kalki features in the cover story titled 'Kalki Koechlin on growing up and letting go'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:51 pm on 01 Aug
Jack White's label 1st to play record in space
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Detroit-based 'Third Man Records', an independent record label founded by American musician Jack White in 2001, played the first ever vinyl record in space. The label launched Icarus Craft, a custom "space-proof" turntable attached to a high-altitude balloon, to a peak altitude of 94,413 feet in 1:21:20 hours, where it played Carl Sagan’s "A Glorious Dawn".
short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:16 pm on 01 Aug
Bieber is planning his own funeral: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
As per reports, singer Justin Bieber is planning his own funeral as he has been shocked by celebrity deaths of Prince and David Bowie this year. The 22-year-old singer is said to be planning to install a solar-powered headstone that plays videos. Further, he reportedly wants to sign a deal to permit his 3D image to perform after his death.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:13 pm on 01 Aug
Used to work out seeing Hrithik’s pic: Shah Rukh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has revealed that he used to work out seeing actor Hrithik Roshan’s picture in my gym. "This was nearly twenty years ago. We had a picture of Hrithik standing pulling over his suspenders, this was from Dabboo Ratnani’s shoot. We used to keep his picture," said Shah Rukh. He further praised Hrithik for his chiseled body.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:06 pm on 01 Aug
Casting Matt Damon in The Great Wall racist: Wu
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Constance Wu, from the series 'Fresh off the Boat', has accused the makers of the American-Chinese film 'The Great Wall' of perpetuating racism by casting Matt Damon, a white actor as the lead. "Our heroes don’t look like Matt Damon... We like our colour... our culture ," said Wu while advocating for actors of colour to be given such roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:51 pm on 01 Aug
Ishqiya 3 will be happening soon: Warsi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Arshad Warsi has said that 'Ishqiya 3' will "hopefully" be happening soon as director Abhishek Chaubey has reportedly found a script for the movie. The 48-year-old actor added that the film could happen sometime next year. The film will be the third film in the 'Ishqiya' franchise, after the 2010 film 'Ishqiya' and its 2014 sequel 'Dedh Ishqiya'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:00 pm on 01 Aug
Selena wins Teen Choice Female Artist 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Singer Selena Gomez won the 'Choice Female Artist' while Justin Bieber won the 'Choice Male Artist' at the Teen Choice Awards 2016, held in Los Angeles. 'Deadpool' won the Choice Movie award in the Action/Adventure category while Leonardo DiCaprio was declared the Choice Movie Actor (Drama) for 'The Revenant'. Meanwhile, 'Pretty Little Liars' won the Choice TV Show (Drama) award.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:36 pm on 01 Aug
Comparing me to Katrina is not fair: Jacqueline
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has said that it is not fair for people to compare her to actress Katrina Kaif. The two actresses are reportedly compared due to their foreign descent and closeness with superstar Salman Khan. "Both of us are different individuals, and people should see things that way," said Jacqueline while adding that Katrina was an inspiration for her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:15 pm on 01 Aug
'Dishoom' earns ₹37.32 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
The John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'Dishoom' has earned ₹37.32 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, it collected ₹11.05 crore on Friday, ₹12.02 crore on Saturday and ₹14.25 crore on Sunday. Directed by debutant director and Varun's brother Rohit Dhawan, 'Dishoom' has become Bollywood's sixth highest opening weekend grosser of 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:49 pm on 01 Aug
Kher's film starring Gerard to premiere at TIFF
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Aug 2016,Monday
Actor Anupam Kher film 'The Headhunter’s Calling', which also stars actors Gerard Butler and William Dafoe, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September. "I came to... Mumbai on June 3, 1981, with ₹37 in my pocket... and I can say that I have done fairly well," said Kher while sharing the news on Twitter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:17 pm on 01 Aug
Video: Americans vote between Salman and SRK
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
An eight-minute video by YouTube channel 'Fomo Daily' shows Americans voting between Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, to judge 'who wins the internet'. The selection is based on three rounds which include the viewers going through the stars' Twitter accounts, Instagram pages and movie trailers.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:12 pm on 31 Jul
Vin Diesel first actor to get 100 mn likes on FB
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Vin Diesel has hit 100 million likes on Facebook, becoming the first actor to reach the landmark. Diesel is also the third person to hit 100 million likes after singer Shakira and footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared a picture of himself with Diesel to congratulate the actor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:06 pm on 31 Jul
Jackie Chan unveils poster of Sonu Sood's 2 in 1
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Jackie Chan has unveiled the poster of the upcoming multilingual horror film '2 in 1', which stars Sonu Sood, Prabhudheva and Tamannaah Bhatia. The film, which will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, marks Prabhudheva's return onscreen as an actor. Also featuring Amy Jackson and Farah Khan in cameo roles, the film will release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:52 pm on 31 Jul
Baharon Phool Barsao was voted most popular Hindi song
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Late playback singer Mohammed Rafi's song 'Baharon Phool Barsao' from the 1966 film 'Suraj', was voted the most popular Hindi song in a BBC poll commemorating 100 years of Hindi Cinema in 2013. The song also won Rafi a Filmfare Award for best singer. Rafi, who claimed to have sung 28,000 songs in 36 years, expired on July 31, 1980.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:44 pm on 31 Jul
No more books on Harry Potter, says JK Rowling
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Author JK Rowling has said that there will be no more books on the fictional character 'Harry Potter'. The 51-year-old author said, "He goes on a very big journey during these two plays and then, yeah, I think we're done." Rowling made the comments at the premiere of the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in London on Saturday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:22 pm on 31 Jul
Sunny Deol is my favourite actor: Preity Zinta
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Preity Zinta has said that actor Sunny Deol is her favourite actor and she is happy to work with him. "It is always a pleasure to work with Sunny," said Preity, who has worked with him in films including 'The Hero'. The 41-year-old actress will make her comeback with 'Bhaiyyaji Superhitt', which also stars Deol and Ameesha Patel.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:45 pm on 31 Jul
Johnny Depp re-lists French village for $55.5 mn
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has re-listed his estate in the South of France for €50 million (about $55.5 million), which is over double its previous asking price of $26 million. Depp listed the estate, a former village which includes a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed cave, for sale in June 2015 but removed it a few months later.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:27 pm on 31 Jul
'Want lots of babies, yet to find the right guy'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that along with building her career, she plans to "have lots of babies" but is yet "to find the right guy". The 34-year-old actress refers to herself as a "strong-willed feminist". Attributing her feminist views to her mother, Priyanka said, "She raised me to be the kind of girl who thinks, who has opinions too."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:14 pm on 31 Jul
Sanjay will play a father in my next: Manjrekar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Sanjay Dutt will play a "43 or 44-year-old father" in filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar's upcoming film. "He will play a Punjabi man but not a Sardar... The film has elements of humor and he is good at comedy, he does it best,” said Manjrekar. The film will be a Hindi language​ remake of the 2008 Marathi film 'De Dhakka'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:13 pm on 31 Jul
Pink Floyd to release unreleased material
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Pink Floyd will be releasing ‘The Early Years 1965-1972’, a 27-disc set of unreleased material and a complete collection of all their recordings chronicling their early career. The box set will include over 20 unreleased songs including the 1967 track 'Vegetable Man', demo tapes, rare concert performances, interviews and three feature films. The set will be released on November 11.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:21 pm on 31 Jul
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child book launched
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
The book based on the script of the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' launched on Sunday globally. This is JK Rowling’s eighth Harry Potter story written along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Thorne scripted the two-part play based on the original story, which begins 19 years after 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', which was published in 2007.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:41 pm on 31 Jul
Parrikar comments on Aamir's intolerance remark
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday, in a veiled reference​ to actor Aamir Khan and his comments on intolerance in 2015, said that anyone who speaks against the nation must be "taught a lesson". "That was a very arrogant statement," said Parrikar while adding how the actor and the company he endorsed, which was Snapdeal, faced consequences over the remark.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:12 pm on 31 Jul
Brett Lee approached for Housefull 4: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
As per reports, former Australian cricketer Brett Lee has been approached for 'Housefull 4'. However, the cricketer-turned-actor has refused to either confirm or deny this development. Currently, Lee is in India promoting his upcoming Bollywood film 'UnIndian'. Lee admitted that in Bollywood he likes the work of actors Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:49 pm on 31 Jul
Katrina threatens paparazzi with police complaint
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Katrina Kaif has threatened the paparazzi by saying that she will file a police complaint against the photographers. She made the threat when photographers started taking pictures of her after she left choreographer Ganesh Acharya's studio following a dance rehearsal. As per reports, the actress was not feeling well and the paparazzi's actions upset her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:09 pm on 31 Jul
'Game of Thrones' to end with season 8 in 2018
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
HBO on Saturday confirmed that their series 'Game of Thrones' will end with season eight in 2018. “[T]hey (the makers) have a very specific plan about the number of seasons they want to do,” said HBO's new programming president Casey Bloys. However, he added that if it was his decision, he would get the makers to create "10 more seasons".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:58 pm on 31 Jul
Saif has been a teacher to Kareena: Karan Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that Saif Ali Khan "has been a teacher" to Kareena Kapoor and has transformed her life. "From teaching her about fine wines to introducing her to literature, or how they travel, he stopped her from plateauing in the way she lives," said Karan. He has made the comments in an interview​ in Gunjan Jain’s book.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:27 pm on 31 Jul
Kanye releases Wolves video as Balmain campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Rapper Kanye West has released the video for his track 'Wolves', which is also a campaign for the Parisian fashion house 'Balmain'. The track is from his album 'The Life of Pablo'. The song features singer Sia and rapper Vic Mensa while the video stars Kanye along with his wife Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and models including Alessandra Ambrosio.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:08 pm on 31 Jul
Premchand made a cameo in a movie in 1934
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
Novelist Munshi Premchand made a brief appearance in the 1934 movie 'Mazdoor', whose script he had written himself. The movie depicted the poor conditions of the labour class, with Premchand playing the role of the leader of the workers. Born on July 31, 1880, Premchand is considered one of the finest authors in Hindi literature.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:17 am on 31 Jul
'Bieber rejected $5-mn offer to perform at RNC'
short by Parichit Mainra / on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday
According to reports, singer Justin Bieber rejected a $5-million offer to perform at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, US. The Republicans' attempt to book Bieber reportedly would have marked his biggest single payday. Bieber reportedly turned the show down at the behest of his manager Scooter Braun, who is an avid Hillary Clinton supporter.
short by Parichit Mainra / 08:08 am on 31 Jul
Rajinikanth earns ₹80 crore for Kabali: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actor Rajinikanth is set to earn ₹80 crore as total remuneration for his latest film 'Kabali', making him the highest paid actor in India. While he was paid ₹35 crore as remuneration from the film's budget of ₹110 crore, he will also reportedly get ₹45 crore as share from the film's collection at the box-office.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:11 pm on 30 Jul
US judge rejects 30 claimants to Prince's estate
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
A judge in Minnesota, USA has rejected the inheritance claims of around thirty people to late singer ​Prince's estate. The thirty are among the hundreds who have laid claim to Prince's estate, which is said to be valued at over $500 million. No will was reportedly​ left by the singer, who died in April at the age of 57.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:01 pm on 30 Jul
FIR filed against KRK for tweets on heroines
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
A police complaint has been filed by Mumbai-based lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui against actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) over him sharing pictures and comments on Bollywood heroines on Facebook and Twitter. KRK has allegedly harassed over 18 actresses, including Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra, Nargis Fakhri and Sunny Leone, on the internet from 2012.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:21 pm on 30 Jul
Serve 6 days jail term or pay up: SC to Rajpal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
The Supreme Court on Friday directed actor Rajpal Yadav to serve out the remaining six days of the jail term if he fails to immediately return the money he owed to a Delhi-based businessman. "You have got rid of murder (by serving only six days). We were thinking of sending you to jail for six months," said the SC bench.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:51 pm on 30 Jul
Tiger offered Student of the Year 2: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actor Tiger Shroff has been offered the chance to star in 'Student of the Year 2', a sequel to the 2012 film 'Student of the Year' directed by Karan Johar. Earlier, it was being said that actor Shahid Kapoor's younger half-brother Ishaan Khattar and Saif Ali Khan's daughter Sara would play the lead roles in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:51 pm on 30 Jul
Acting is what I want to do: Emraan Hashmi's son
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Emraan Hashmi's six-year-old son Ayaan has said that acting is what he wants to do as he loves it. Ayaan made his first onscreen appearance for the short film 'Kids for Tigers', directed by Dia Mirza. Emraan revealed that​ just like his son, even he first appeared onscreen when he was six for a mosquito repellent advertisement.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:19 pm on 30 Jul
Shraddha features on cover of Grazia in Afro hair
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has featured on the cover of 'Grazia India' for its August issue sporting an A​fro hairstyle. The 27-year-old actress is seen wearing a polka-dot print suit along with a turtleneck sweater accessorised with a necklace. The entire ensemble was from the French luxury label 'Dior'. The cover story on Shraddha is titled 'Girl Gone Wild'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:11 pm on 30 Jul
Alia is a very dear colleague: Sidharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra, when asked about his relationship status with Alia Bhatt, said that she is a "very dear colleague". "No one knows what can happen in the future. We want to make the most of our time [in the industry]... we both have a lot of fondness for each other," said Sidharth. They have worked together in two films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:02 pm on 30 Jul
I love Kim's nude selfies: Kanye West
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Singer Kanye West has said that he loves nude selfies of his wife Kim Kardashian while adding that it feels "like it's almost a Renaissance" painting. "I just love seeing her naked... And I love beautiful shapes... I think it's important for Kim to have her figure," said Kanye. The couple featured on the cover of Harper's Bazaar's September issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:09 pm on 30 Jul
Peepli Live director convicted of raping US woman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
The district court in Saket, New Delhi has convicted filmmaker Mahmood Farooqui, the co-director of the 2010 film 'Peepli Live', of raping a 35-year-old American research scholar from Columbia University in 2015. The court will hear the arguments on quantum of sentence on August 2. Earlier, Farooqui denied the allegations saying that he was falsely implicated.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:52 pm on 30 Jul
Pak's decision to ban Dishoom is wrong: Varun
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Varun Dhawan has said that the decision made to ban his film 'Dishoom' in Pakistan is wrong. He tweeted, “Really upset that #Dishoom is banned in Pakistan. I don't think the film eventually shows any country in a bad light." Pakistan reportedly banned 'Dishoom' as the country's censor board felt that the film showed Pakistan in a bad light.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:35 pm on 30 Jul
'Choreographers used to make fun of my dancing'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has revealed that she was screamed at and made fun of by certain choreographers when she did her first movie. "It was then that I started training in dance because I didn't want to disappoint... with my 'not upto the mark' dancing," said Jacqueline. She has been selected to judge the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:35 pm on 30 Jul
Handling 2 careers in 2 continents hard: Chopra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that handling two careers in two continents is "hard". "Between Quantico, I’ve shot my Hindi film which was called 'Bajirao Mastani' that released in December and my Hollywood movie which is ‘Baywatch’, which will release next year," said Priyanka. She added that this leaves her with no time to pursue music, which is her passion.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:35 pm on 30 Jul
Third Munna Bhai film will release in 2018: Dutt
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Sanjay Dutt has revealed that the third installment of the 'Munna Bhai' franchise will release in 2018. Following questions on why the film has been delayed, he said, "That you should ask Raju Hirani and Vinod sir. Even I'm waiting for 'Munna Bhai'." Dutt also revealed that his other upcoming films included 'Marco' and a remake of 'De Dhakka'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:53 pm on 30 Jul
Sonakshi will be part of Dabangg 3: Arbaaz Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Arbaaz Khan has confirmed that actress Sonakshi Sinha will be a part of his upcoming production 'Dabangg 3'. He said that how big a role she will play will be decided when the script is ready. "But there might also be a possibility of another heroine in the film," added Arbaaz. The film is expected to begin production​ in mid-2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 30 Jul
'Dishoom' earns ₹11.05 crore on its opening day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
The John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'Dishoom' has earned₹11.05 crore on its opening day. The film, which is being played on around 3,000 screens, has become the sixth highest opening day grosser, according to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the film also features Akshaye Khanna while Akshay Kumar makes a cameo appearance.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:41 pm on 30 Jul
Rajshri Media CEO Rajjat Barjatya passes away
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday
Rajjat Barjatya, CEO of Rajshri Media, passed away on Friday at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai after prolonged illness. Rajjat, who was the cousin of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, had been suffering from cancer and had been admitted to the hospital for over a week. Rajjat was responsible for the digital promotion of the Salman Khan starrer 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:23 pm on 30 Jul
New version of 'Da Da Ding' features rural women
short by Daisy Mowke / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
A new version of Nike's 'Da Da Ding' ad by 'Epic Spiritual' features women from rural India. Titled 'Da Da Ding: The Other Women', it places some of the sportswomen in the original ad side by side with rural women working in fields or carrying water over long distances. The video ends with the message 'Been doing it- Barefoot!'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:15 pm on 29 Jul
Got my name because I bit people as a kid: Tiger
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Tiger Shroff has said that he was given the name 'Tiger' as he "used to bite and scratch people as a child". He adds that he hopes to become as successful as 'other Tigers' like golfer Tigers Woods and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Meanwhile​, he has written to the centre for conserving tigers on International Tiger Day.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 29 Jul
Milind starts running from Ahmedabad to Mumbai
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
India's first supermodel Milind Soman, also known as 'Ironman', started a barefoot-running journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai via Silvassa on Wednesday. The run is the third leg of 'The Great India Run' which is India's first multi-city marathon. Soman is attempting to cover nearly 570 kms during his journey.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:51 pm on 29 Jul
'Ghostbusters' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Ghostbusters, the reboot of the 1984 film by the same name, which released on Friday, "is an improvement", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times called the film a "quirky, goofy, loud, immature tribute" to the earlier film while The Times of India wrote, "Ghostbusters also takes a clear potshot at sexism in general". It has been rated 3/5 (Indian Express, HT and TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:23 pm on 29 Jul
Rahman to become 2nd Indian to perform at UN
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Two-time Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman is set to become the second Indian to perform at the United Nations General Assembly, as part of India's 69th Independence Day celebrations. Rahman will reportedly perform a musical rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's poem 'Where the mind is without fear'. Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi was the first Indian to perform at UN in October 1966.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:51 pm on 29 Jul
Shy about eating in front of many people: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he is a shy person who does not like eating in front of too many people. "Even If I am going to a party, I eat home cooked food," said SRK adding that at a friend's place, he eats whatever is served. He revealed that his daily diet includes broccoli and dal.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:33 pm on 29 Jul
Rishi denies reports of biopic on Raj Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has denied reports of a biopic being made on his father and legendary actor Raj Kapoor. Earlier, reports stated that Ranbir Kapoor, who is Rishi's son, would be portraying his grandfather onscreen. It was also being said that Rishi and his brother Randhir Kapoor were planning to revive the production house 'R.K. Films' with the​ project.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:25 pm on 29 Jul
Sonakshi Sinha to sing 'Raj Raj Ke' in 'Akira'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha is set to sing the track 'Raj Raj Ke' in her upcoming film 'Akira'. “The song is about rage about how she will not stay silent and will fight back. That’s the spirit of the song,” said Sonakshi. She added that her decision to sing for the film was "a very spur of the moment thing".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:23 pm on 29 Jul
Impressive how Aamir gained and lost weight: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that Aamir Khan gaining and then shedding kilos of weight for playing the character 'Mahavir Phogat' in 'Dangal' is impressive. Aamir had to shed the weight he initially put on for playing Mahavir's younger version. "Aamir is very disciplined and works really hard on his body... I can never be as disciplined," said SRK.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 29 Jul
Dia makes directorial debut with #KidsForTigers
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Dia Mirza has made her directorial debut with '#KidsForTigers', a Public Service short film to mark the occasion​ of 'International Tiger Day'. The short film features 19 kids of various age groups, including Emraan Hashmi's son Ayaan Hashmi, speaking about the need for conservation of tigers. "Involving our future generation in this initiative has been... fulfilling," said Dia.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:58 pm on 29 Jul
Trailer of Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for the television mini-series 'Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life' has been released. It is a follow-up to the series 'Gilmore Girls', which first premiered in 2000. Lauren Graham returns as 'Lorelai Gilmore' while Alexis Bledel will reprise her role as 'Rory Gilmore' in the four-part mini-series. It will premiere on Netflix on November 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:44 pm on 29 Jul
Poster of Ajay Devgn's Sons Of Sardaar unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The poster of Ajay Devgn's upcoming production 'Sons Of Sardaar' has been unveiled. Devgn, while sharing the poster, tweeted about the film, "My tribute to Warriors of Saragarhi: A tale of Rage, of Love, of Bravery." The film revolves around the story of how 21 Sikhs fought to death against 10,000 Afghans in the Battle of Saragarhi in 1897.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 29 Jul
My last few birthdays were in jail: Sanjay Dutt
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Sanjay Dutt, who turned 57 on Friday, has said that his last few birthdays were spent in jail but he missed his children. He added that he wanted to spend this birthday​ with his family and close friends. Sanjay also revealed that the inmates made a cookie for him to celebrate his birthday when he was in jail.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:18 pm on 29 Jul
The BFG is a minor Spielberg film: Review
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The fantasy adventure film 'The BFG', directed by Steven Spielberg, which released today, is "very much a minor Spielberg film", wrote Hindustan Times. India Today called it "all very forgettable" while Mid-Day wrote that "giants, dreams and sweeping landscape make it (the film) engaging". The film has been rated 2.5/5 (India Today, Mid-Day) and 3/5 (Hindustan Times).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:01 pm on 29 Jul
TVF releases Monsoon Song featuring Leakin' Park
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The Viral Fever (TVF) CoCan Studio has released a new track called the "Monsoon Song" featuring 'Leakin' Park'. The song has been recreated by Vaibhav Bundhoo from the track 'In The End' by the American rock band 'Linkin Park'. TVF describes the track, which details the problems people face during monsoon, as "the only song that doesn't hype the season".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:36 pm on 29 Jul
Trailer of 'Hacksaw Ridge' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for the American-Australian war film 'Hacksaw Ridge' has been released. Directed by Mel Gibson and starring Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn and Sam Worthington, the film is based on the true story about US Army medic Desmond T Doss. Desmond saved the lives of over 75 comrades during World War II battle. The film will release on November 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:16 pm on 29 Jul
Trailer of Meg Ryan's 'Ithaca' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for actress Meg Ryan's directorial venture 'Ithaca' has been released. The film, which is based on William Saroyan's 1943 novel 'The Human Comedy', stars Meg Ryan and Alex Neustaedter while Tom Hanks appears in a cameo. 'Ithaca' will reunite Hanks and Ryan onscreen eighteen years after their 1998 film 'You've Got Mail'. It will release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:08 pm on 29 Jul
Dishoom fails to zip-zap-zoom: Review
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'Dishoom', which released on Friday, "fails to zip-zap-zoom... (but) it shines in bits and pieces," wrote Indian Express. India Today wrote, "Dishoom deserves accolades for the slickly choreographed action scenes," while Hindustan Times called it a "formula potboiler". It was rated 2/5 (Indian Express), and 3/5 (India Today).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:36 pm on 29 Jul
Educate aanganwadis about hepatitis: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday requested the Maharashtra government to educate aanganwadis about the disease hepatitis by organising awareness drives. The 73-year-old actor spoke at an event to mark World Hepatitis Day. Bachchan, who has only 25% of his liver functioning after contracting the Hepatitis B virus, is the brand ambassador for the Union Government's campaign against Hepatitis B.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:21 pm on 29 Jul
Trailer of Matt Damon's The Great Wall released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for the Matt Damon starrer 'The Great Wall' has been released. The American-Chinese film revolves around mysteries around the Great Wall of China during the time of the Northern Song Dynasty. The film, which also stars Andy Lau, has been directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou. 'The Great Wall' will release on February 17, 2017 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:54 pm on 29 Jul
Sunidhi Chauhan's short film 'Playing Priya' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jul 2016,Friday
The Sunidhi Chauhan starrer short film 'Playing Priya' has been released. The thriller, which marks Sunidhi's acting debut, revolves around a woman who is alone at home and the events that follow. The film is director Arif Ali's first attempt at the short film genre. Ali has previously directed the 2014 feature film 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:43 pm on 29 Jul
Trailer of James McAvoy's 'Split' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the James McAvoy starrer psychological thriller film 'Split' has been released. The film stars McAvoy as 'Kevin', a dissociative identity disorder patient, who abducts three girls, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Jessica Sula and Haley Lu Richardson. Directed by Indian-American film director M Night Shyamalan​, the film is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 11:12 pm on 28 Jul
Priyanka, Tanmay share joke on her accent
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Comedian Tanmay Bhat, while taking a dig at actress Priyanka Chopra's American accent, tweeted, "When I say Priyanka Chopra's name in my head I now automatically pronounce it like ‘Priyaaaanka Chopruh'." Replying to this, Priyanka wrote, "I’m supposed to have the accent what happened to u? Lol.” Later, she tweeted that it was a "joke" from the two of them.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:57 pm on 28 Jul
Coldplay to visit India on Nov 19: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
According to reports, British band 'Coldplay' will be coming to India to perform at a charity concert on November 19, which​ will be organised by the Global Poverty project. The band will reportedly perform either in Delhi or Mumbai. Notably, 'Coldplay' singer Chris Martin was in Delhi in June 2015 when he performed an impromptu gig at a bar.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:44 pm on 28 Jul
Trailer of Ben Affleck's The Accountant released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Ben Affleck starrer upcoming action thriller film 'The Accountant' has been released. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the film stars Affleck as Christian "Chris" Wolff along with Anna Kendrick, JK Simmons and Jon Bernthal among others. The film is scheduled to release in India on October 7 this year.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:47 pm on 28 Jul
Harbhajan, Geeta welcome baby girl
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and wife Geeta Basra welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday in London. The news was confirmed by Harbhajan's mother Avtar Kaur. Harbhajan flew to London a few days ago, taking a break from the TV show 'Indian Mazaak League' that he is currently judging. The couple got married in October 2015 after an eight-year courtship.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:26 pm on 28 Jul
Bombay Velvet a big disaster I faced: Anushka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actress Anushka Sharma has said that her film 'Bombay Velvet' was a "big disaster" that she faced in her career. "But the kind of person I am, I don’t take success to my head or failure to my heart", she added. The 28-year old actress further said that Bollywood as an industry is very "fickle".
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:13 pm on 28 Jul
No plans to quit: Nargis on leaving Bollywood
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Reacting to reports claiming that she plans to leave Bollywood, actress Nargis Fakhri while sharing a tweet, wrote that she has "no plans to quit." The actress also called these reports "baseless rumours" while tweeting that she is "looking forward" to "being back" in India for the promotion of her upcoming film 'Banjo' after completing her assignments in the US.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:05 pm on 28 Jul
Deepika shares video from 'xXx' sets
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actress Deepika Padukone took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video which shows her on the sets of her upcoming Hollywood debut, 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'. In the video, the film's lead actor, Vin Diesel can be seen carrying Deepika around. The actress can also be seen doing her stunts and posing with her gun in the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:59 pm on 28 Jul
Bolt posts first look of his movie #IAMBOLT
short by Dishant Sharma / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt posted the first look of his upcoming movie '#IAMBOLT' on media sharing platform Instagram on Wednesday. Produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Gabe and Ben Turner, the film follows Bolt's journey from early 2015 and includes the six-time Olympic champion’s everyday preparation ahead of the upcoming Rio Olympics.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:47 pm on 28 Jul
Alia to star with Ranbir in Ayan Mukerji's next
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will star in director Ayan Mukerji's next film titled 'Dragon'. Confirming the same, Alia said, "Yes, I am doing Ayan’s film with Ranbir. We begin at the end of the year." Notably, this will be Ayan's third film with Ranbir after 'Wake Up Sid' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:14 pm on 28 Jul
Trailer of Konkona's 'A Death in The Gunj' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of Konkona Sen Sharma's feature directorial debut 'A Death in The Gunj' has been released. Starring Vikrant Massey, Kalki Koechlin, Ranvir Shorey and Om Puri, the film has been described as a "coming-of-age​ story" centered around the character of 'Shutu', played by Vikrant. The film will premiere at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival in September.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:23 pm on 28 Jul
We are very excited: Karisma on Kareena's pregnancy
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Reacting to Kareena Kapoor Khan's pregnancy, sister Karisma Kapoor said that the family is "very happy and very excited." "[O]f course we are waiting. (The baby is) Eagerly awaited", she added. Earlier, Kareena's husband Saif Ali Khan had confirmed his wife's pregnancy and announced that they are expecting their first child in December.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:09 pm on 28 Jul
CBFC objects to intimate scene in Lee's 'UnIndian'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has objected to an intimate scene featuring former Australian cricketer Brett Lee and actress Tannishtha Chatterjee from Lee's upcoming film 'UnIndian'. The Examining Committee has reportedly asked to 'tone down' the scene as it runs alongside a sermon scene. Reacting​ to this, director Anupam Sharma has said that he will oppose the cut.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:40 pm on 28 Jul
'Toota jo kabhi tara' from 'A Flying Jatt' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
The second track 'Toota jo kabhi tara' from actor Tiger Shroff's upcoming superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' has been released. The song has been picturised on Tiger and Jacqueline Fernandez, the film's lead actress. It has been composed by music composer duo Sachin-Jigar and sung by Atif Aslam and Sumedha Karmahe. 'A Flying Jatt' will release on August 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:06 pm on 28 Jul
Two new ant species named after dragons from GoT
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday
Scientists have named two new ant species discovered in Papua New Guinea after the dragons that feature on the Game of Thrones (GoT) TV series. Named Pheidole drogon and Pheidole viserion, the species have spiny barbs along their backs and shoulders with unusual muscles. The team realised the jet-black colour and cream of the two ants matched the dragon scales.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:59 pm on 28 Jul
Salman Khan killed blackbuck, says his driver
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Bollywood actor Salman Khan's driver Harish Dulani, who drove Khan's car during the alleged deer hunt in Rajasthan in 1998, on Wednesday claimed that Salman had shot the blackbuck. Reappearing after having been missing since 2002, Dulani stuck to the statement he made before a magistrate 18 years ago and added, "Had I got protection, I would have come forward."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 10:33 pm on 27 Jul
Hillary will be our first woman president: Meryl
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actress Meryl Streep has said that Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be the first woman president of USA. "She'll be the first but she won't be the last," said Streep at the Democratic National Convention. The actress also praised Hillary for her "grit and grace" while referring to her as a path breaker.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:46 pm on 27 Jul
John, Varun feature in 'New Age Dishoom Dhamkis'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actors John Abraham and Varun Dhawan have featured in a new video 'New Age Dishoom Dhamkis', where they have used new age social media lingo in old school dialogues. The two take on classic dialogues including the "In Kutto ke samne mat naachna" line from 'Sholay'. The video has been released ahead of the release of 'Dishoom' on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:16 pm on 27 Jul
Netflix India and Hotstar fight on Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Web streaming sites Netflix India and Hotstar engaged in a fight on Twitter over a picture posted by Netflix on Kevin Spacey's birthday. Hotstar claimed that the picture was inspired by their tweet used for promoting the comedy group 'AIB'. Netflix India responded to the claim using a GIF containing the dialogue 'Insecurity bores me' and the spat continued.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 27 Jul
Trailer of Aniston's Office Christmas Party out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman starrer 'Office Christmas Party' has been released. The upcoming American Christmas comedy film also stars Olivia Munn, T. J. Miller, Jillian Bell, Courtney B. Vance and Kate McKinnon. Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, the film is scheduled to release on December 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:43 pm on 27 Jul
Neha Kakkar to perform in Noida on August 6
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Singer Neha Kakkar will be performing at the 'Mirchi Live in Concert with Neha Kakkar' event in Gardens Galleria Mall, Entertainment City, Noida on August 6. The event is being held on the eve of Friendship Day to mark the occasion. The tickets for the concert have been priced at ₹999 while a student pass will cost ₹499.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:22 pm on 27 Jul
2nd episode of 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The second episode of the web series 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' by Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, has been released. Actor Ali Fazal has made a guest appearance in the episode as his character 'Pawan' from 'Bang Baaja Baaraat', another Y-Films series. The episode features Anand Tiwari as the father and Kabir Sajid as his son.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:11 pm on 27 Jul
Matt Damon explains Bourne films in 90 seconds
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Matt Damon has explained the entire 'Bourne' film series in a 90-second video, ahead of the release of 'Jason Bourne', the fifth installment in the franchise. Damon explains all the three films where he portrays the character 'Jason Bourne', a CIA operative who suffers from memory loss. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the fifth film will release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:28 pm on 27 Jul
Look who's going home with the girl: Ranveer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh while speaking about returning home after partying with his rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone and Deepika's ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor quipped, "[B]ut look who's going home with the girl?" Ranveer who went back with Deepika was spotted in an A-lister party in Mumbai dancing with Ranbir to songs like 'Jumma Chumma De De', 'Badtameez Dil' and 'Dilli Wali Girlfriend'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:25 pm on 27 Jul
Baar Baar Dekho charts life story of characters
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Ritesh Sidhwani, the producer of the upcoming film 'Baar Baar Dekho', has said that the film is the life story from 18 to 60 years of two individuals played by Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif. He added that it is not the standard Bollywood romantic comedy. Reportedly inspired by the film 'About Time', the film will release on September 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:50 pm on 27 Jul
Rajinikanth thanks fans in handwritten letter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Rajinikanth has written an open letter to his fans where he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to them along with the makers of 'Kabali' and the media for the success of the film. The 65-year-old actor further explained his US trip, "Since I was working non-stop on Kabali, and Shankar’s 2.o, I was required to take mental and physical rest."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:01 pm on 27 Jul
Priyanka to co-host UN's Global Citizen Festival
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra will co-host the United Nations' 'Global Citizen Festival' in New York on September 24. The 34-year-old actress will be hosting the event along with comedian and television host Seth Meyers and actors Neil Patrick Harris and Salma Hayek Pinault. The event will include performances by Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, Rihanna, Major Lazer, Usher, Ellie Goulding and Selena Gomez.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:25 pm on 27 Jul
I respect Rajinikanth's humility: Rishi Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has tweeted a picture of actor Rajinikanth standing in a queue for checking in at a US airport, while adding that he respects the superstar's humility. "Simplicity of a huge superstar. Checking in at an airport in the US for India," tweeted Rishi. Notably, Rishi has starred​ with Rajinikanth in the 1986 film 'Dosti Dushmani'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:50 pm on 27 Jul
Lee to promote his film on Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is set to promote his upcoming film 'UnIndian' on the Indian television show 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain'. Actress Saumya Tandon who plays the character 'Anita' on the show, said, "Lee is one of the most admired cricketers in the world. Glad to hear he is coming on the sets of our show."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:46 pm on 27 Jul
Being Human to launch jewellery line next month
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma has revealed that Salman's brand 'Being Human' will launch a jewellery line next month. "The Being Human jewellery basically is affordable to all the consumers. It's 70 per cent ladies' collection and 30 per cent the men's," said Arpita. The brand has a clothing line with Salman himself often wearing 'Being Human' T-shirts.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:17 pm on 27 Jul
Pretty cool about posing in my briefs: Varun
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Varun Dhawan has said that he is "pretty cool" about posing in his briefs if the role demands it. "In 'Student of the Year' I was pretty much stripped...Honestly, it’s been lucky for me," said Varun. He revealed that his trainer warned him that once he shows his body, he will have to do it throughout his career.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:55 pm on 27 Jul
'Kala Chashma' from 'Baar Baar Dekho' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
'Kala Chashma', the first song from the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho' was released on Wednesday. It has been recreated by Badshah who has also sung it alongside Neha Kakkar and Amar Arshi. "We wanted a superb number to announce the arrival of its trailer," said Nitya Mehra, who is making her directorial debut with the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:26 pm on 27 Jul
'Ariana Grande lost chance at White House gig'
short by Yash Kumar / on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday
According to email exchanges exposed by Wikileaks, pop star Ariana Grande lost a chance to perform at the White House over a video showing her licking doughnuts. Security footage from a doughnut shop a few months ago showed Grande licking doughnuts kept on the top shelf and saying "I hate Americans. I hate America,” when offered fresh doughnuts.
short by Yash Kumar / 02:42 am on 27 Jul
Video compiles 'Game of Thrones' bloopers
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
A six-minute video compiles 'Game of Thrones' bloopers from season one to six. The sixth season of the American fantasy drama series premiered on April 24, and its final episode aired last month. Game of Thrones' YouTube channel recently released a two-minute 'In-Production Tease' teaser trailer, announcing that the series' seventh season has gone into production.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:26 pm on 26 Jul
Artist celebrates women in movies on Instagram
short by Pragya Swastik / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Mumbai-based 21-year-old illustrator Shivani Gorle celebrates females in lead roles in movies through her Instagram posts. Each post includes a portrait of Gorle's favourite female characters with one of their dialogues in the film. Gorle says, "I felt like there was a lot more room for gender equality in the film industry, especially in the 21st century."
short by Pragya Swastik / 09:13 pm on 26 Jul
Mick Jagger is an LSE dropout
short by Satyaki Das / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Mick Jagger, the frontman of British rock band The Rolling Stones, who turned 73 on Tuesday, attended the London School of Economics pursuing a degree in finance. He dropped out to pursue a full-time music career and founded the Rolling Stones in 1962, which went on to become one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
short by Satyaki Das / 09:08 pm on 26 Jul
Need to rethink some areas of my life: Selena
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Singer and actress Selena Gomez, while posting a message on Instagram, wrote, "I need to rethink some areas of my life creatively and personally." She captioned the post as "not being negative about anything I've done..."​ The singer wrote the message following her concert in Indonesia, sharing that she felt "extremely unauthentic" and "unconnected" to herself and her music.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:21 pm on 26 Jul
'Cheap Thrills' Sia's first to top Billboard 100
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Singer Sia has topped the 'Billboard Hot 100' for the first time with her track 'Cheap Thrills', thus replacing Drake's 'One Dance', which took the number one spot on the charts for ten weeks. Sia also became the first 40-year-old female artist in 16 years to top the chart, after Madonna topped the charts when she was 42 in 2000.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 26 Jul
There is no value of talent in Bollywood: Mirza
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Dia Mirza has said that there is "no value of talent in Bollywood". "One gets a job due to profiling," she said while describing how an actor's films being hits or flops form the base of a "report card", which the industry uses to judge the actor. Mirza will next appear in an upcoming Indo-Iranian movie 'Salaam Mumbai'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:14 pm on 26 Jul
'Wasn't secretive about fondness for Sidharth'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Alia Bhatt has said that she has never been secretive about her fondness for actor Sidharth Malhotra. "I have always taken the liberty to say that Sidharth will be an important part of my life because I am aware of that fact," said Alia. However, she added, "Our equations will also keep changing and getting better."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:06 pm on 26 Jul
Censor Board rejects film on Hardik Patel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The Censor Board has refused to clear 'Power of Patidaar', a Gujarati film based on quota leader Hardik Patel and the agitation he led for the Patidar community's reservation. The Board reportedly denied clearance for using the real name of Hardik Patel and the word 'Patidaar' in the title. The mention of PM Narendra Modi's name was also found objectionable.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:43 pm on 26 Jul
'Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber dating Elon Musk'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard is dating Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Rumours emerged after Amber and Musk were said to be spending time in Florida together. Musk's representative said "I believe your sources are mistaken. Elon was in Cape Canaveral, Florida for a SpaceX rocket launch this weekend." Amber was reportedly in Florida for a shoot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 26 Jul
Would love to work with SRK: Paul Feig
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Hollywood director Paul Feig, known for directing the film 'Bridesmaids' has said that he would "love" to work with actor Shah Rukh Khan. The 53-year old director also admitted that his wife, Laurie Feig is a "Bollywood fanatic" and a big fan of the Bollywood actor. He further said that Laurie's favourite SRK film is 'Om Shanti Om'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:52 pm on 26 Jul
'Dishoom' seeks 'John Doe' order to check piracy
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The makers of the John Abraham and Varun Dhawan starrer 'Dishoom' are seeking a 'John Doe' order from the Bombay High Court to check piracy. As per the order, Internet Service Providers, telecom operators and other platforms have to ensure that illegal content is not made available on their services. Notably, a 'John Doe' order is filed against anonymous entities.​
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 26 Jul
'Aashiq Tera' song from Happy Bhag Jayegi out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
'Aashiq Tera', the first song from the upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been released. The song has been picturised on the film's lead actors including Diana Penty, Abhay Deol and Ali Fazal while also featuring Pakistani actress Momal Sheikh. The song has been composed by Sohail Sen and sung by Sen along with Altamash Faridi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:24 pm on 26 Jul
Badshah releases Hindi cover of Bieber's 'Sorry'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Singer and rapper Badshah has released a Hindi cover of singer Justin Bieber's track 'Sorry'. Badshah's rendition, which also features singer Gurinder Rai, has lyrics including "Galti to galti hai galti ka kya ab to ho gayi". The cover also features Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's track 'Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aave' and the chorus of Bieber's original track.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:52 pm on 26 Jul
Teaser of 'Trainspotting' sequel 'T2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The teaser for the upcoming British black comedy film 'T2', which is a sequel to the 1996 film 'Trainspotting', has been released. Director Danny Boyle has returned for the sequel along with actors Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle, who will reprise their roles. The film is scheduled to release on January 27, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:42 pm on 26 Jul
'Ali Abbas planning to cast Stallone in next'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar is planning to cast Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone in his next film. "Had a super inspiring talk with @TheSlyStallone just before starting. "Rocky" keep punching," tweeted Ali while sharing a picture of himself with Stallone. However, Ali has not confirmed the report but simply said, "[I] would love to work with him."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:15 pm on 26 Jul
Right verdict has come out: Salim on poaching case
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to actor Salman Khan's acquittal on Monday in the 1998 poaching case, father Salim Khan said, "[W]e had total faith in the judiciary and the right verdict has come out. I was sure that my son would get a clean chit." Salman was accused of killing a blackbuck and a chinkara during the shooting of a film in Jodhpur.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:08 pm on 26 Jul
Sunny Leone to star in own biopic: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, actress Sunny Leone is set to star in her own biopic which will be produced by her and husband Daniel Weber. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film will also star Daniel, who will play himself. Notably, a documentary on Sunny titled 'Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy' has already been made by Canadian filmmaker​ Dilip Mehta.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:08 pm on 26 Jul
Kylie Jenner to launch 'Kyshadow Palette'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Reality television star Kylie Jenner has announced the launch of 'Kyshadow Palette', her own eye-shadow palette, thus adding eye makeup to her makeup line. "This is my first eye-shadow palette. I made two more fun eye-shadow palettes you're going to see before next year, so stay tuned for those," said Kylie. It will be available online starting July 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:49 pm on 26 Jul
Film is biggest superstar: Nana on Rajinikanth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has said that a film is the biggest superstar following a question on whether he felt that Rajinikanth is India's biggest superstar. He said that a film that is "not good enough... will not run" based on the star. "If your story is good... even if actors are new, the film will do well," added Nana.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:51 pm on 26 Jul
Akshay Kumar's look from 'Dishoom' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar has revealed his look from the upcoming John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer 'Dishoom', where he is playing a cameo. "A cameo I had a ball shooting. Wishing all the luck to my friends Sajid, John, Varun & Jacky! Pack a punch with #Dishoom," tweeted Akshay. The film is scheduled to release on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:52 pm on 26 Jul
Brie to play female superhero 'Captain Marvel'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Brie Larson has been confirmed to star as the titular character in 'Captain Marvel', Marvel Studios' first female-led superhero film. The screenplay for 'Captain Marvel' will be written by Meg LeFauve, who is credited for the animated film 'Inside Out', and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' screenplay writer Nicole Perlman. The film will release on March 8, 2019.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:35 pm on 26 Jul
Matt LeBlanc first appeared on TV in ketchup ad
short by Rini Kapoor / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Matt LeBlanc, who turns 49 on Monday, started his television career with a Heinz Ketchup commercial in 1987. LeBlanc is known for playing the role of Joey Tribbiani on American television sitcom 'Friends'. The ketchup commercial, which used the slogan ‘good things come to those who wait’, won the Gold Lion Award at the 1987 Cannes International Advertising Festival.
short by Rini Kapoor / 09:42 pm on 25 Jul
Blackbuck poaching case started in 1998
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
The Blackbuck poaching case started in 1998 when Salman Khan, along with Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, and Sonali Bendre allegedly hunted down two blackbucks in Rajasthan. The local Bishnoi community filed a complaint, and Salman was taken into custody for five days. He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment in 2006, but was acquitted by the Rajasthan High Court on Monday.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:35 pm on 25 Jul
Don't play Pokémon Go at my concert: Rihanna
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Singer Rihanna during a recent concert in France told the audience that she does not want them to be playing 'Pokémon Go' during her performance. "I don't want to see you texting your boyfriends or girlfriends," added the 28-year-old singer. Rihanna's warning to her fans comes days after an audience member was spotted playing the game at a Beyoncé concert.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:59 pm on 25 Jul
Man recreates celebrity pics for cancer funds
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Mark Udovitch, a radiologist from Australia, has recreated popular photographs of celebrities in order to raise awareness and funds for adults living with cancer. Udovitch has imitated celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Janet Jackson, politician Donald Trump and even Game of Thrones characters. The fundraiser is aiming to raise $100,000 for the cause.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 25 Jul
Aniston breaks down while answering fan's query
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Jennifer Aniston got emotional while addressing a fan's question at Italy's Giffoni Film Festival. The actress was asked if she woke up in the morning and didn’t recognise who she really was. Aniston admitted that she has faced such a moment several times while adding, "Will I survive?... You just go, ‘I can’t, yes I can, yes you can'."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:05 pm on 25 Jul
Maintaining friendships in B'wood tricky: Kaif
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Katrina Kaif has said that maintaining friendships in Bollywood can be "tricky". Kaif added, "[I]t’s possible to have friendly relationships with the people you work with... as you are literally in each other’s pockets for three months, six months or a year." Earlier, the actress admitted that she "no longer make friends” with whom she might get "too attached".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:22 pm on 25 Jul
Baba Ramdev kicks off charity football match
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday kicked off a charity football match between parliamentarians and celebrities in New Delhi. Ramdev displayed his football skills on the field as the match's brand ambassador. The celebrity team, which included​ actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, won by 10-0 against the team of parliamentarian​s, led by MP Babul Supriyo.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:53 pm on 25 Jul
'Sarsariya' song from 'Mohenjo Daro' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
'Sarsariya', a new song from the Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' was released on Monday. The song has been composed by AR Rahman with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar and sung by Shashwat Singh and Shashaa Tirupati. It has been picturised on the lead pair of Hrithik and Pooja, who will make her Bollywood debut with 'Mohenjo Daro'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:41 pm on 25 Jul
'Marriage can happen not once but many times'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has revealed that she is not averse to the idea of getting married more than once while saying "If one happens, then I think many more can happen." The 29-year-old actress, who walked for fashion designer Manav Gangwani's show, added that Manav would design her "first wedding wear". Earlier, Kangana dated Adhyayan Suman and reportedly Hrithik Roshan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:20 pm on 25 Jul
Encrypted copy of Dishoom given to Censor Board
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
An encrypted copy of 'Dishoom', starring John Abraham and Varun Dhawan, has been submitted to the Censor Board. 'Dishoom' became the first to opt for such means following the recent online leak of films, which were allegedly Censor Board copies. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala sent the film in DCP-KDM format, which allows only someone with due authorisation to access the file.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:07 pm on 25 Jul
Kangana turns showstopper for Manav Gangwani
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Kangana Ranaut was the showstopper for designer Manav Gangwani, who presented his collection 'Begum-e-Jannat', on the final day of the India Couture Week. Kangana wore a maroon embroidered lehenga paired with an off-shoulder choli and a mesh duppatta for the show. "She (Kangana) exudes... a classic yet modern vibe that sets perfectly with my collection this year," said Gangwani.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:47 pm on 25 Jul
I-T dept asks SRK to reveal offshore investments
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
As per reports, the Income Tax (I-T) department of India has served a notice to actor Shah Rukh Khan to disclose details of his offshore investments. He was asked to reveal shares of companies, directors and other details for places including Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Dubai. Some industrialists, who have structured investments through Singapore, also reportedly received similar notices.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:00 pm on 25 Jul
Saif tells me not to give up on career: Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has said that her husband Saif Ali Khan tells her to never give up on her career. "When I was getting married, many had predicted my career was over. I think I am the only Bollywood A-lister to get a career and a marriage going on full-fledged," said Kareena. She is expecting​ her first child with Saif.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:45 pm on 25 Jul
Teaser of Kala Chashma from Baar Baar Dekho out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
The teaser for the upcoming song 'Kala Chashma', from the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer 'Baar Baar Dekho', has been released. The song is a rendition of the Punjabi song 'Tenu Kala Chashma Jachda Hai' by Amar Arshi. Sung by Amar Arshi, Badshah and Neha Kakkar, the new song will be released on July 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:57 pm on 25 Jul
Shah apologises for remarks about Rajesh Khanna
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has apologised for calling yesteryear actor Rajesh Khanna a "poor" and "limited" actor. "I apologise to those who were personally offended, my intention was not to attack him (Rajesh Khanna)," said Shah. Earlier, Khanna's daughter Twinkle Khanna had slammed Shah's remarks and tweeted, "Sir if you can’t respect the living, respect the dead."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:37 pm on 25 Jul
Teaser of 'Sherlock' season 4 released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
The teaser for season 4 of the BBC television series 'Sherlock' was released on Sunday. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch reprises his role as the detective 'Sherlock Holmes' while Martin Freeman returns as 'Doctor John Watson'. The teaser also features the new villain played by Toby Jones. The new season will air in 2017, three years after the premiere of season three.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:17 pm on 25 Jul
Salman acquitted in blackbuck poaching case
short by Ankur Vyas / on 25 Jul 2016,Monday
The Rajasthan High Court on Monday acquitted Bollywood actor Salman Khan in the Blackbuck and Chinkara poaching cases. The court was hearing Khan's appeal against a lower court verdict that handed him one and five years of imprisonment in the two separate cases. Khan and seven others were accused of killing a Blackbuck and a Chinkara near Jodhpur in 1998.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:25 am on 25 Jul
Lopez first to top FHM sexiest women list twice
short by Rini Kapoor / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
American actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, who turns 47 on Sunday, was the first woman to top the list of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World twice, in 2000 and 2001. Apart from her, Cheryl Cole is the only woman to top the list twice. Lopez had also topped People Magazine's list of the 100 Most Beautiful People in 2011.
short by Rini Kapoor / 09:05 pm on 24 Jul
Trailer of 'The LEGO Batman Movie' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
The trailer for the upcoming animated superhero film 'The LEGO Batman Movie' has been released. The film is a spin-off of the 2014 film 'The Lego Movie' and revolves around the DC Comics character 'Batman', voiced by actor Will Arnett. Directed by Chris McKay and also featuring Zach Galifianakis and Michael Cera, the film will release on February 10, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:23 pm on 24 Jul
Stan Lee to launch new comic franchise 'Nitron'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Stan Lee, the 93-year-old comic book writer, has announced a new comic book 'Nitron', which will extend into a franchise comprising feature films, TV and digital platforms. 'Nitron' will revolve around a highly intelligent and advanced species of Nitronians, who covertly live on modern day Earth. 'Nitron' will release on a monthly basis from January 2017 as a six-volume series.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:05 pm on 24 Jul
1st woman violinist chosen for Sangita Kalanidhi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
A. Kanyakumari is set to become the first female violinist to be honoured with the 'Sangita Kalanidhi' title by the Madras Music Academy. The title, considered a prestigious award in Carnatic music, will be conferred on Kanyakumari on January 1, 2017. "Kanyakumari is a top ranking Carnatic violinist whose experience spans over 50 years," said the Academy's president N Murali.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 24 Jul
Official trailer of 'Wonder Woman' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
The official trailer of the Gal Gadot starrer 'Wonder Woman' has been released. The upcoming superhero film is based on the DC Comic character of the same name. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film stars Gal Gadot as 'Diana Prince' or 'Wonder Woman' along with Chris Pine and Connie Nielsen. The film will release on June 2, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:36 pm on 24 Jul
'Jackson, Presley got more popular after death'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that singers Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley became more popular after they died while adding that he admired them. Bachchan said, "Would Elvis and Michael have known what worth they were leaving behind... or if they knew, would they know, its value... Death was graciously more (of) value for them, than a lifetime of earning...!!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:30 pm on 24 Jul
Bollywood is a fickle place: Anushka Sharma
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Anushka Sharma has said that she realised Bollywood is a fickle industry early on in her career. "[Y]ou realize that you are only as good as your last release. It is all about your work," said Anushka. She further revealed that as an outsider, she had a "really bad perception" about the industry and the stereotypes attached​ to it.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 24 Jul
Lilly announces 1st book 'How To Be a Bawse'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
YouTube personality and comedian Lilly Singh, also known as Superwoman, has announced her first book titled 'How To Be a Bawse'. The 27-year old vlogger made the announcement during her recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. The book, which will come out in March 2017, can be pre-ordered online.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:07 pm on 24 Jul
Amitabh to star in Kabali's Hindi remake: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actor Amitabh Bachchan will star in the Bollywood remake of the Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali'. The film is reportedly being planned as Rajinikanth’s Tamil films do not perform well when dubbed in Hindi owing to the dialogues and culture being specific to the Tamil community. Notably, Amitabh and Rajinikanth have worked together in films including 'Geraftaar' and 'Hum'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 24 Jul
Trailer of 'Blair Witch' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
The trailer for 'Blair Witch', which is a sequel to the 1999 horror film 'The Blair Witch Project', has been released. The film's director Adam Wingard revealed that the film's working title was 'The Woods' and Lionsgate in May even released a teaser using the working title. The film is scheduled to release on September 16 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:14 pm on 24 Jul
'Kabali' becomes highest opening grosser of 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
The Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali' earned ₹48 crore on its first day in India, making it the highest opening day grosser of 2016. The film surpassed the earnings of Salman Khan's 'Sultan', which had collected ₹36.54 crore on its opening day. As per trade analyst Trinath, the film's opening collection in Tamil Nadu stood at ₹21.5 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 24 Jul
Jacqueline reacts to rumours of dating Sidharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has responded to reports of her dating actor Sidharth Malhotra. "Obviously people want to believe what they want to and will write what they want. I'm an easy target because I'm single. There is no point in clarifying anything," said Jacqueline. The rumours emerged when Jacqueline and Sidharth were shooting in Miami for an upcoming film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:17 pm on 24 Jul
Saiyami Kher walks the ramp for Gaurav Gupta
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Saiyami Kher, the lead actress in filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's upcoming film 'Mirzya', made her debut on the ramp for designer Gaurav Gupta on the fourth day of the ongoing India Couture Week. Saiyami wore a pastel blue gown for the show. Gupta, on his collection 'Scape Song' said, "It's a statement collection of contemporary, almost futuristic new Indian wear."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:49 pm on 24 Jul
New trailer of 'Doctor Strange' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
A new trailer for the Benedict Cumberbatch starrer superhero film 'Doctor Strange' has been released. The film features Cumberbatch as the titular character based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong and Tilda Swinton among others. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the film is scheduled to release on November 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 24 Jul
Amul releases poster on Rajinikanth as 'Kabali'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Dairy cooperative 'Amul' on Friday released a poster featuring actor Rajinikanth as the character from his recently released film 'Kabali'. The poster has been captioned “He makes onions cry, tomatoes blush & butter fry... Amul Utterly Kabali Delicious!” The film, which also stars actress Radhika Apte, was reportedly released in 12,000 screens across the world.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:31 pm on 24 Jul
Trailer of 'Justice League' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the upcoming superhero film 'Justice League' has been released. It is based on the DC Comics superhero team and its trailer features Ben Affleck as 'Batman', Gal Gadot as 'Wonder Woman', Ezra Miller as 'The Flash', Ray Fisher as 'Cyborg' and Jason Momoa as 'Aquaman'. Directed by Zack Snyder, the film will release on November 17, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:49 pm on 24 Jul
Rajesh Khanna was a poor actor: Naseeruddin Shah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has referred to yesteryear 'superstar' Rajesh Khanna as a "poor" and "limited" actor. "It was the 70’s when mediocrity came in Hindi films," said Shah while blaming Khanna's entry into the film industry for the deterioration in the quality of scripts, acting, music and lyrics. However, Khanna's daughter Twinkle Khanna has slammed Shah for his comments.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:29 pm on 24 Jul
Trailer of 'Kong: Skull Island' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L Jackson and Brie Larson starrer 'Kong: Skull Island' has been released. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the film is a reboot of the 'King Kong' franchise and is the second installment in the 'Godzilla' and 'King Kong' film series by Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. The film will release on March 10, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:37 pm on 24 Jul
Actor 'Michael Caine' officially adopts his name
short by Yash Kumar / on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday
British Actor Maurice Micklewhite has adopted his showbiz name Michael Caine as his legal name, following the rise in airport security checks. “An airport security guard would say, ‘Hi, Michael Caine,’ and suddenly I’d give him a passport with a different name on it,” Caine said. “I could stand there for an hour. So I changed my name,” he added.
short by Yash Kumar / 04:59 am on 24 Jul
Star Wars themed drones that shoot laser made
short by Pragya Swastik / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
London-based toymaker Propel RC has launched a lineup of four hand-painted laser shooting drones inspired from sci-fi movie 'Star Wars'. The remote-controlled drones can fly at speeds of 80 kmph and perform mid-air stunts like backflips and 360-degree rotations. The drone lineup includes an X-Wing, a Millennium Falcon, a TIE Fighter and a 74-Z speeder bike.
short by Pragya Swastik / 10:01 pm on 23 Jul
Kabali earns ₹250 cr on first day, claim makers
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
The Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali' has earned ₹250 crore on its opening day in India, as per the film's producers. They claimed that 'Kabali' collected ₹100 crore from Tamil Nadu and ₹150 crore from other Indian states. Meanwhile, its global earnings were around ₹100 crore. "It shows that there is only one superstar and that is Rajinikanth," said producer​ S Thanu.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:36 pm on 23 Jul
Radcliffe guest starred twice on 'The Simpsons'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has appeared as a guest star on the American animated sitcom 'The Simpsons'. Radcliffe has featured as a vampire called 'Edmund' in an episode, which is a parody of the Twilight novel and film series. He has also lent his voice to the character 'Diggs' on the twelfth episode of the sitcom's 25th season.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 23 Jul
Yami walks the ramp for Rimple, Harpreet Narula
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Yami Gautam was the showstopper for the designer duo Rimple and Harpreet Narula for their collection on the third day of the India Couture Week (ICW) 2016. Yami wore a midnight blue embroidered lehenga and a golden 'choli'. Speaking​ about the ensemble she wore, Yami said, "I just feel stunning and beautiful... I love the colours, fit and embroidery."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:07 pm on 23 Jul
Radcliffe writes poems under pen name Gershon
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his role as 'Harry Potter', has published poems under the pen name Jacob Gershon. The pseudonym used by Radcliffe combines his middle name and the Jewish version of his mother's maiden name, Gresham. Four poems written by the actor when he was 19 have been published under the pseudonym in an underground fashion magazine.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 23 Jul
Daniel Radcliffe made his acting debut at 10
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who turned 27 on Saturday, made his acting debut at the age of 10 in the BBC television film 'David Copperfield' in 1999. The television drama stars Radcliffe as the titular character. Radcliffe went on to star in his first feature film 'The Tailor of Panama' and gained popular​ity as lead character in the 'Harry Potter' films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:55 pm on 23 Jul
Trailer of Josh Duhamel starrer 'Spaceman' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
The trailer of the Josh Duhamel starrer 'Spaceman' has been released. The biopic is based on the life of former baseball player Bill 'Spaceman' Lee, who played for the Boston Red Sox and is known for his outspoken manner and drug use. Written and directed by Brett Rapkin, the film is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:22 pm on 23 Jul
Music duo release veena cover of 'Cheap Thrills'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
A cover of Sia's track 'Cheap Thrills' on the Indian stringed musical instrument 'veena' has been released by 'Veena Thambaps', a music duo consisting of Aranya Thambiappah and Athithya Thambiappah. The Thambiappah sisters reside in Toronto, Canada and have also shared the acoustic versions on the veena of other songs including 'Neruppu Da' from 'Kabali' and 'Laal Ishq' from 'Ram-Leela'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:07 pm on 23 Jul
Sunny sings national anthem at Pro Kabaddi match
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Sunny Leone sang India's national anthem ahead of a Pro Kabaddi League match in Mumbai. "It’s a proud moment for me....I feel...honored. I was very nervous," said Sunny while adding that she rehearsed to get the words right. However, a complaint has been filed against her in a Delhi police station alleging that she sang the national anthem incorrectly.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:36 pm on 23 Jul
Pretty accurate portrayal in my biopic: Snowden
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has said that his biopic 'Snowden', which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is a ‘pretty accurate portrayal’ of his story. Snowden, who is currently living in exile, joined the film's cast via a live chat on Google Hangouts at the Comic-Con in San Diego, to interact with the audience. The interaction was following the film's first public screening.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:53 pm on 23 Jul
Actors can never overpower singers: Ayushmann
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor and singer Ayushmann Khurrana has said that actors can never overpower "pure singers" even though there is an increasing trend of actors lending​ their voice for songs in Bollywood films. However, the actor added, "An actor singing a song helps to grab some eye balls. We consume music visually, so there is no harm in that."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:32 pm on 23 Jul
Don't talk nonsense: Singh on engagement rumour
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Ranveer Singh slammed the media and requested them not to "talk nonsense" when the media questioned him and actress Deepika Padukone on their rumoured engagement. "Ask good questions, as is the film, it is my request to you," added Ranveer. He made these comments while attending the screening of the Irrfan Khan starrer 'Madaari' with Deepika.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:06 pm on 23 Jul
Shah Rukh recites poem about women empowerment
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan recited a poem he wrote about women empowerment at an event he recently attended. "There was an amazing quote about girls by Zayn Malik that I read... inspired by his thoughts and his writing, I penned a poem," said SRK. The lines included, "[F]or girls that may not win, but always get up from the floor."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:32 pm on 23 Jul
Priyanka features on cover of US magazine Flaunt
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has featured on the cover of the American magazine 'Flaunt'. The 34-year-old actress is seen in an ensemble by the Italian fashion house 'Etro'. She was styled by Zoe Costello while fashion photographer Frederic Auerbach shot the cover image. Priyanka while sharing the cover tweeted, "What you lookin' at??? First look @flauntmagazine #TheRepercussionsIssue coming soon!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:05 pm on 23 Jul
Dunst to make film on Plath's novel The Bell Jar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Kirsten Dunst is set to direct an onscreen adaptation of author Sylvia Plath's feminist novel 'The Bell Jar'. The film, which marks Dunst's directorial debut in feature length films, will star Dakota Fanning as the lead character 'Esther Greenwood'. Notably, the first film based on the novel was released in 1979.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:36 pm on 23 Jul
Selena Gomez social media posts worth $550k each
short by Vani Vivek / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
According to social media analytics company D’Marie, posts by singer Selena Gomez on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are worth $550,000 each. This valuation is drawn from an algorithm with 56 metrics including followers, quality of post, and potential to create sales conversions. The company says Gomez's social media audience is expanding by an average of 200,000 followers daily.
short by Vani Vivek / 11:27 pm on 22 Jul
My son should be shot on sight: Qandeel's father
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch's father has said that his son Waseem, who strangled Qandeel in a case of honour killing, should be "shot on sight". "He suffocated my little one... We were drugged, asleep upstairs. She must have called out to us," said Baloch's father Anwar Azeem. He added that Qandeel was his "best friend" but Waseem had been "crazed".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:14 pm on 22 Jul
Trailer for Voot's web series 'Shaadi Boys' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer of 'Shaadi Boys', a new web series by streaming site Voot, has been released. The series revolves around three men Neil, Nitin and Mukesh, and their escapades at Indian weddings. Directed by Shashant Shah, known for directing 'Dasvidaniya' and written by Siddharth and Garima, known for penning 'Ram-Leela', the series is now available​ for streaming on Voot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:35 pm on 22 Jul
Aamir's look for Dangal's promotional song out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The look of actor Aamir Khan for a promotional song, where he is reportedly rapping, for the film 'Dangal', has been revealed. As per reports, Aamir will be the sole voice in the song, which has been penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Pritam. The track is said to be a peppy one.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:25 pm on 22 Jul
Web series Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa premieres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The first episode of the new web series 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa' by Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, has been released. The five-part fictional series will revolve around themes related to sex and sexuality based on questions posed by a 7-year-old boy to his father. The series will be available in fifteen languages.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:18 pm on 22 Jul
Sehwag points out 'three trending Li's'
short by Saloni Tandon / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Former cricketer Virender Sehwag compared Virat Kohli’s century against West Indies on Thursday, to Rajinikanth’s latest film ‘Kabali’, which released on Friday. Sehwag tweeted, “Three Li’s are in fashion - KohLi, MooLi (Paratha), KabaLi. Enjoy all today,eat MooLi Paratha and watch Kabali and then KohLi in d evening.” Cricketers Suresh Raina and R Ashwin also tweeted about Rajinikanth's movie.
short by Saloni Tandon / 07:14 pm on 22 Jul
Clueless on being part of Dabangg 3: Parineeti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has said that she is "clueless" about reports stating that she would be part of 'Dabangg 3'. "This is news to me also... That film is in its scripting stage but if that film happens, I would love to do it," said Parineeti. She is reportedly being considered as the female lead by Dabangg's producer Arbaaz Khan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:47 pm on 22 Jul
Movie Review: Star Trek Beyond
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
'Star Trek Beyond', the thirteenth film in the Star Trek franchise, which released on Friday, "truly lives up to the reputation" of being a "summer blockbuster", wrote India Today. Hindustan Times called the film "bold, beautiful" while Times of India wrote that the film remained "faithful to the original series". It was rated 3.5/5 (India Today) and 4/5 (HT, TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:29 pm on 22 Jul
When I speak, I like women to be lying down: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan while asking author Gunjan Jain to sit down during her book launch jokingly said, "This may be politically incorrect, but actually when I speak to a woman, I’d like her to be lying down." SRK further expressed gratitude to the women who have influenced his life. Gunjan's book 'She walks, She leads' honours women leaders.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:14 pm on 22 Jul
M Cream does not get you high: Review
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The Imaad Shah and Ira Dubey starrer 'M Cream', touted as 'India's First Stoner Film', which released on Friday, "does not get you high", wrote India Today. Times of India called 'M Cream' "incomprehensible in parts, poignant in others but... mostly... pointless" while Hindustan Times called it "indie in nature". It was rated 0.5/5 (India Today), 2/5 (TOI) and 3/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:37 pm on 22 Jul
Google doodle for Mukesh on birth anniversary
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh on Friday thanked Google India for featuring a doodle to commemorate the 93rd birth anniversary of his grandfather and legendary singer Mukesh. "Happy birth anniversary to a man who the nation misses 40 years after he has left us," wrote Neil in an Instagram post. Mukesh is best known for songs including 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:15 pm on 22 Jul
Dear Zindagi, Kahaani 2 to release on same date
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Dear Zindagi' is set to release on the same day as the Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal starrer 'Kahaani 2'. Both the films are scheduled to release on November 25 this year. Shah Rukh recently announced on Twitter the release date of 'Dear Zindagi' along with the film's first look.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:14 pm on 22 Jul
Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The Rajinikanth and Radhika Apte starrer 'Kabali', which released on Friday, "lacks in pace and mass", wrote Indian Express. The film "is easily Rajinikanth's best performance in recent years", India Today said. "Though Rajinikanth shines, he has a long career in which Kabali doesn’t quite fit", wrote Hindustan Times. It has been rated 3/5 (India Today, HT) and 3.5 (Indian Express).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:51 pm on 22 Jul
My father cut me off when I was 18: Sonam Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has revealed that her father Anil Kapoor cut her off when she turned 18. She added that this was one of her father's best decisions as she learnt to become responsible as an adult. "[E]very decision that I made in my career, every misstep and every triumph has all been my own," said Sonam.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:23 pm on 22 Jul
Youngsters don't consider sex taboo topic: Singh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Ranveer Singh has said that youngsters no longer look upon sex as a "taboo subject". "What’s most important is for the Indian youth to understand as much as they can about safe sex and sex education," said Ranveer. He made these comments while attending a screening of 'Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa', a sex education based web series.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:15 pm on 22 Jul
Irrfan Khan starrer ‘Madaari' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jul 2016,Friday
The Irrfan Khan starrer 'Madaari', which released on Friday, is a film where "Irrfan makes for a compelling aam aadmi”, wrote India Today. Times of India called the film “poignant, provocative and politically incorrect” while NDTV wrote that 'Madaari' is worth a watch due to “Irrfan's flawless one-man show”. It was rated 2/5 (India Today), 3.5/5 (TOI) and 2.5/5 (NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:53 pm on 22 Jul
Victoria is a bitch: Priyanka on Baywatch character
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
Opening up on her character 'Victoria Leeds' from the upcoming film 'Baywatch', actress Priyanka Chopra said, "Victoria is a bitch." Victoria "is mean and patronising and evil just because she can be", the actress added. She further said that playing the villain was the "best part" of working on 'Baywatch' as "being bad is like an addiction".
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:24 pm on 21 Jul
Trailer of Sunidhi Chauhan's short film released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Sunidhi Chauhan starrer short film 'Playing Priya', which marks the singer's acting debut, has been released. Directed by Arif Ali, the film has been described as an "urban fantasy thriller". "I always wanted to act but never thought that I would enjoy it so much. The whole experience was just awesome”, Sunidhi had said earlier.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:49 pm on 21 Jul
Trailer of 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Diana Penty starrer 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been released. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the upcoming romantic comedy film stars Diana as the titular character along with actors Abhay Deol, Jimmy Sheirgill and Ali Fazal. The film, which marks the comeback of Diana and Abhay, is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:31 pm on 21 Jul
Poster of Brett Lee's 'UnIndian' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
The poster of the Brett Lee starrer 'UnIndian' has been released. Directed by Anupam Sharma, the romantic comedy film stars the former Australian cricketer as 'Will' along with actress Tannishtha Chatterjee in a lead role. The film was released in Australia on October 15, 2015 and is slated to release in India on August 19, 2016.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 21 Jul
I am not bothered: Deepika on xXx trailer
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
Reacting to her "barely-there appearance" in the first trailer of 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage', actress Deepika Padukone said that she is "not bothered" as "it is just the first trailer". "There is more than six months to go. Be patient, just wait and watch... slowly and slowly more will be unveiled,” Deepika added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:42 pm on 21 Jul
Live-action movie based on Pokémon to be made
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
The rights for a live-action film which will be based on popular Pokémon games have been acquired by Legendary Pictures. The film will revolve around a character in the Pokemon universe, 'Detective Pikachu', which was introduced in a game that came out in Japan earlier this year. The screenplay will reportedly be penned by Max Landis, who wrote 'Power Rangers'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:54 pm on 21 Jul
Michelle Obama features on carpool karaoke
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
In a new 'carpool karaoke' video for 'The Late Late Show with James Corden', US First Lady Michelle Obama can be seen singing Stevie Wonder's 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' and Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies'. Corden and Obama can be seen having a chat as they drive around the White House. They are also joined by surprise guest Missy Elliott.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:22 pm on 21 Jul
I am not pregnant or engaged: Deepika
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
Reacting to rumours about her marriage, Deepika Padukone said, "There is no such plan anytime soon. I am not pregnant, I am not engaged, I am not married". Further, she said, "I am not planning to get married anytime soon." Earlier, reports claimed that the 30-year old actress has been secretly engaged to Ranveer Singh. ​
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:59 pm on 21 Jul
Opening scene of 'Kabali' leaked online: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
According to reports, the opening scene of Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Kabali' has been leaked online. The unverified clip has been shared by Facebook page 'Tamil Rockers'. This follows reports of Kabali's alleged landing on the dark web three days before its release. However, the film's producer, Kalaipuli S Thanu has denied any leak, calling the reports "rumours".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:39 pm on 21 Jul
Title track of Tiger's 'A Flying Jatt' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
The title track of Tiger Shroff's upcoming superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' has been released. The track has been composed by music composer duo Sachin-Jigar and sung by singers Raftaar, Mansheel Gujaral and Tanishkaa. The lyrics have been written by Vaayu and Raftaar. Also starring Jacqueline Fernandez in a lead role, the film will release on August 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:03 pm on 21 Jul
'Shocked when Kareena and Saif moved in together'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
Opening up on Kareena Kapoor's decision to move in with then-boyfriend Saif Ali Khan, sister Karisma Kapoor said that she and her mother were initially "shocked". "Our family is slightly conservative but then we accepted that this was Bebo, all heart and all sentiment", added Karisma. Saif and Kareena married in 2012 and are expecting their first child in December.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:54 pm on 21 Jul
Deepika, Fawad at India Couture Week '16
short by Daisy Mowke / on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actors Deepika Padukone and Fawad Khan walked the ramp at the FDCI India Couture Week 2016 for designer Manish Malhotra. Malhotra's opening show, inspired from Persian architecture, was titled 'The Persian Story'. The event, which started on Wednesday in New Delhi, will see the participation of 11 designers including Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani and Anita Dongre.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:52 pm on 21 Jul
Bruce Lee's kicks had to be shot in slow motion
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Martial artist Bruce Lee's kicks were so fast that while filming for one scene in the movie, 'Enter the Dragon', they had to re-film it in slow motion so that it wouldn’t appear fake. Lee, who passed away on July 20,1973, featured in several Hollywood movies as a martial arts expert.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:28 pm on 20 Jul
Pull a supermodel, become a billionaire, tweets user
short by Pragya Swastik / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Reacting to model Miranda Kerr announcing her engagement with Snapchat Co-founder Evan Spiegel, a user tweeted, "How to pull a supermodel.. Become a billionaire." Another user tweeted, "An attractive and wealthy man marrying a super model... How original #MirandaKerr." A user also tweeted, "Miranda Kerr marriage will last for less than a year."
short by Pragya Swastik / 11:12 pm on 20 Jul
Miranda Kerr gets engaged to Snapchat Co-founder
short by Pragya Swastik / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr on Wednesday announced her engagement with 26-year-old Snapchat Co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel. Kerr and Spiegel first met at a Louis Vuitton dinner in New York in 2014 and have been dating for one year. This will be 33-year-old Kerr's second marriage after previously being wed for three years to British actor Orlando Bloom.
short by Pragya Swastik / 10:01 pm on 20 Jul
Bi-racial married gay couple in Nickelodeon show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The kids television network 'Nickelodeon' has featured its first bi-racial married gay couple in its new animated show 'The Loud House'. "This is it. Time to make history," says the character​ Lincoln Loud, as he opens the door to meet his best friend’s gay parents. The two fathers have been voiced by comedians Wayne Brady and Michael McDonald.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:58 pm on 20 Jul
RR Martin wrote letter to Stan Lee as a teen
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
A letter written by author George RR Martin, when he was a teenager, to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby of 'Marvel Comics' has emerged online. The letter was published in 'Fantastic Four' volume one, issue 32 in 1964. The 16-year-old Martin wrote to Lee about a flaw in the storyline of a character which he otherwise called a "perfect masterpiece".​
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:27 pm on 20 Jul
Mammootty issued notice over sexist dialogues
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Kerala Women’s Commission has issued a notice to actor Mammootty and makers of the Malayalam film ‘Kasaba’ over some scenes and dialogues as they allegedly contain derogatory portrayal of women. "Actors like him should desist from enacting such scenes,” stated the commission. Mammootty in 'Kasaba' tells a junior cop that he could stop a woman's menstrual cycle whenever he wants.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:26 pm on 20 Jul
Man recreates 'Kabira' song to 'Startup Anthem'
short by Pragya Swastik / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Osho Jain, a student at Mumbai's True School of Music, has recreated the 'Kabira' song from movie 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to 'India's Startup Anthem' titled 'Mera Bhi Karobar'. The song is about the India's startup culture coming into existence and attracting the youth. The 3-minute and 30-seconds song also explains how an entrepreneur thinks about his business.
short by Pragya Swastik / 09:02 pm on 20 Jul
PhD scholar sings 'Dheere Dheere' in Sanskrit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Pankaj Jha, a PhD scholar in Sanskrit grammar, has released a Sanskrit cover of the Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor starrer Honey Singh song 'Dheere Dheere'. "I'm getting offers from Mumbai, Delhi and my hometown to record Sanskrit albums," said Pankaj. He has also translated and recorded the songs 'Manma Emotion Jaage' and 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja' in Sanskrit.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 20 Jul
Locks of Marilyn Monroe's hair to be auctioned
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Two locks of blonde hair belonging to late actress Marilyn Monroe will be auctioned in Los Angeles and are expected to be sold for up to $8,000. It will feature among items put up for sale during an auction from November 19 to 20 by 'Julien's Auctions'. Marilyn was born a brunette, but dyed her hair to a platinum blonde.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:55 pm on 20 Jul
Dwayne features in Superwoman's new video
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has featured in a new video by YouTuber Lily Singh, popularly known as Superwoman. In the video titled 'How To Be a YouTube Star', Dwayne seeks the help of Superwoman for creating impactful videos for his YouTube channel. The second part of the video can be found on Dwayne's YouTube channel 'The Rock'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 20 Jul
Aamir Khan to rap for a song in Dangal: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Aamir Khan is set to rap for a song that will be used for promoting his upcoming film 'Dangal'. The song is said to be composed by Pritam with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. While Aamir made his singing debut with the track 'Ae Kya Bolti Tu', he also sang for the 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:37 pm on 20 Jul
GoT actor loses Europe's strongest man title
short by Dishant Sharma / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Icelandic actor Hafþór Björnsson, who portrays 'The Mountain' on the American TV show Game of Thrones (GoT), lost his European strongman title to England's Laurence ‘Big Loz’ Shahlaei. The two-time European strongman title winner failed to win his third straight title at the competition, which includes deadlifting 420 kilograms and a running a 20-metre course while carrying a 450-kilogram​ weight.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 20 Jul
Shahid as Deepika's husband in Padmavati: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is considering actor Shahid Kapoor for the role of Deepika Padukone's husband in his biopic on Rani Padmavati. Earlier, Vicky Kaushal reportedly backed out from the role. However, it is being said that Deepika refused to work with Kaushal or any TV actor as she wanted only a "big star" owing to intimate scenes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:37 pm on 20 Jul
Amitabh tweets birthday wishes for Naseeruddin
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has shared birthday wishes for Naseeruddin Shah, who turned 67 on Wednesday. "Wishing one of the finest in the Industry... Naseeruddin Shah a happy birthday," tweeted Amitabh. Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin's co-star in several films, wished him tweeting, "May u continue to enthrall us with your incredible performances." Tisca Chopra and Harsha Bhogle also shared their wishes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:17 pm on 20 Jul
Anushka's 'Phillauri' to release on March 31
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The release date of actress Anushka Sharma’s next production 'Phillauri' has been announced as March 31, 2017. "This one is going to be a crazy colourful ride, I promise," tweeted Anushka. The film, which has been described as a "romantic, fun film with loads of desi colour", stars Anushka along with Diljit Dosanjh, Suraj Sharma and Mehreen Pirzada.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:23 pm on 20 Jul
Was rejected twice as 'Bond' director: Spielberg
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has revealed that he was rejected twice by producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli, when he offered to direct 'James Bond' films. When 'Jaws' became a hit in 1976, "I called up Cubby and offered my services but he didn't think I was right for the part", Spielberg said. The second time, Cubby could not afford to hire Spielberg.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:41 pm on 20 Jul
Title song of 'Mohenjo Daro' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The title song of the Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' was released on Wednesday. The song has been composed by AR Rahman and sung by Rahman along with Arijit Singh, Bela Shende and Sanah Moidutty. The track has been penned by Javed Akhtar. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:17 pm on 20 Jul
Trailer of 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for Deepika Padukone's first Hollywood film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' was released on Wednesday. Directed by DJ Caruso, the action film stars Vin Diesel as 'Xander Cage'. The trailer also features Brazilian footballer Neymar, who makes his acting debut with this film. Also starring Samuel Jackson and Ruby Rose, the film will release on January 20, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:08 pm on 20 Jul
'SRK convinces Roshan to shift Kaabil's release'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan has convinced producer Rakesh Roshan to change the release date of the Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Kaabil', which is slated to release on the same date as SRK's 'Raees'. SRK tweeted, "Met friend/mentor/family after many a days. Mr. R. Roshan reminded me…it’s not important to do 2 much, it’s important to get 1 right."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:11 pm on 20 Jul
Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall dies at 81
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Garry Marshall, director of the Richard Gere and Julia Roberts starrer 'Pretty Woman', passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 81. Garry succumbed to complications from pneumonia after he suffered a stroke. Known for directing films including 'The Princess Diaries' and 'Mother's Day', Garry is also credited with creating the American television sitcom 'Happy Days'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:59 pm on 20 Jul
'Tay Hai' song from 'Rustom' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
​'Tay Hai', the new song from the Akshay Kumar and Ileana D'cruz starrer 'Rustom', has been released. The song has been composed and sung by Ankit Tiwari with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. Akshay plays the role of a naval officer in 'Rustom', which is based on the 1959 case of Naval officer 'K.M. Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:16 pm on 20 Jul
Hollywood film on Tinder being planned: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, Warner Bros is working on a film based on the dating app 'Tinder'. The rights for the romantic comedy 'Worst Tinder Date Ever' were reportedly sold to the production house by writers Keith Merryman and David A Newman. The film revolves around two people who meet on the app and the disastrous date that follows.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:07 pm on 20 Jul
Rohit Khandelwal first Indian to win Mr World
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Rohit Khandelwal on Tuesday became the first Indian to win the 'Mr World' title at this year's male beauty pageant held in Southport, England. The 26-year-old actor from Hyderabad won a cash prize of $50,000 while beating 45 other contestants to win the title. Rohit became eligible for the competition by winning the 'Mr India World' 2015 title.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:17 pm on 20 Jul
Rannvijay to join Mahindra's first ever mountain ride
short by Rahul Raj / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
TV Actor Rannvijay Singh will join the first ever Mahindra Mojo Mountain Trail, a mountain motorcycle ride, between July 25 and July 29. The Mahindra organised ride will commence on July 24 from New Delhi and conclude on August 7 in Chandigarh. The ride will take riders to Leh, covering four passes, crossing water streams, and visiting monasteries.
short by Rahul Raj / 11:14 pm on 19 Jul
'Episode VIII' to break 'Star Wars' tradition
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Director Rian Johnson has revealed that 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' will break "a long-standing 'Star Wars' tradition" by continuing its storyline from the final scene of the 2015 film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Previously, 'Star Wars' films continued at least a year after events shown in its preceding film. Alden Ehrenreich will portray​ 'Han Solo' in the new film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:41 pm on 19 Jul
Irrfan Khan interacts with Delhi CM Kejriwal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Irrfan Khan met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday and interviewed him on issues including freedom of expression and changes in the nation’s political system. Irrfan, who is promoting his upcoming film 'Madaari', asked Kejriwal on how common people can become part of the system. The actor has also requested to meet PM Modi and Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:30 pm on 19 Jul
It's character assassination: Swift on Kanye row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Singer Taylor Swift has slammed Kim Kardashian for sharing a clip of Swift's telephonic conversation with Kim's husband Kanye West by terming the incident "character assassination". Swift added that she was offended for being "falsely painted as a liar" as she did not know of all the lyrics in Kanye's song 'Famous', where he refers to Swift as a "bitch".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:12 pm on 19 Jul
Matt Damon gets only 25 lines in 'Jason Bourne'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Matt Damon has only twenty-five lines in his upcoming film 'Jason Bourne'. The film's director Paul Greengrass said, "I think what makes a Bourne movie is the violence and the set pieces... but there’s a tremendous amount of emotionality in the character." The film will release in India on August 5 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 19 Jul
Racism a latent cause of HIV epidemic: Theron
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Charlize Theron on Monday named racism as one of the underlying causes of the HIV epidemic at the International Aids Conference in Durban. "HIV the virus doesn’t know the difference between black skin and white skin and when we look at how it’s so disproportionately affected people, we have to look at the racial issue," said Theron.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 19 Jul
Bollywood producer in UK's most wanted list
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood film producer of Indian origin Sandeep Arora, known in film circles as Karan Arora, has been named in the most wanted list of fraudsters released on Tuesday by UK government. Arora has been accused of falsely claiming £4.5 million as tax rebates for movies that were never made. Currently, the 42-year-old producer is said to be living in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:25 pm on 19 Jul
Alia shares pic with SRK from 'Dear Zindagi' set
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Alia Bhatt has tweeted the first picture from the sets of her upcoming film 'Dear Zindagi', which also stars Shah Rukh Khan. "Dear Zindagi, Is it OK not to be OK? Alia," wrote Alia alongside the picture to which SRK responded by sharing another tweet. Directed by Gauri Shinde, the film also stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Ali Zafar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:32 pm on 19 Jul
'Parineeti to replace Sonakshi in Dabangg 3'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actress Parineeti Chopra will replace Sonakshi Sinha as the lead actress in the Salman Khan starrer 'Dabangg 3'. The film's producer Arbaaz Khan will reportedly approach Parineeti for Rajjo's role soon. Earlier, reports stated that Salman was not keen to work with Sonakshi after she refused to work in Arbaaz Khan's production 'Dolly Ki Doli'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:54 pm on 19 Jul
Game of Thrones season 7 to return in summer '17
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The seventh season of the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' is set to premiere in summer next year. "Instead of the show’s traditional spring debut, we are moving the debut to summer to accommodate the shooting schedule," said HBO Programming President Casey Bloys, as the upcoming season features more winter scenes. The season will reportedly have only seven episodes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 19 Jul
TVF's new video features 'Arnub with a U'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The Viral Fever (TVF) has released a new video 'Barely Speaking with Arnub Dwitiya - Prologue', which features the fictional character 'Arnub with a U'. The video focuses on the return of Arnub, portrayed onscreen by TVF's Creative Director Biswapati Sarkar, as an anchor for the news channel 'Times Wow'. The web series is scheduled to air from July 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:23 pm on 19 Jul
'Sultan' fastest to mint over ₹500 cr worldwide
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan' has become the fastest Bollywood film to earn over ₹500 crore. The film was able to achieve this feat within just twelves days of its release. Yash Raj Films tweeted about the achievement, "Now, that's called SULTAN ka power-packed punch". Meanwhile in India, the film collected ₹267.31 crore till July 18.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:27 pm on 19 Jul
Trailer of 'The Magnificent Seven' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke starrer 'The Magnificent Seven' has been released. The American western action film is a remake of the 1960 American film by the same name which was originally inspired by filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's 1954 Japanese film 'Seven Samurai'. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film will release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:03 pm on 19 Jul
Ghazal maestro Mubarak Begum passes away at 80
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Ghazal maestro and playback singer Mubarak Begum Shaikh passed away at the age of 80 on Monday after prolonged illness. She was known for songs including 'Woh Na Aayenge Palat Kar' from the 1955 film 'Devdas' and 'Kabhi Tanhaiyon Mein' from the 1961 film 'Hamari Yaad Aayegi'. She sang for over 110 films in her career of over four decades.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:41 pm on 19 Jul
Friends last episodes cost $1 mn more than GoT’s
short by Rini Kapoor / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
According to the Guinness World Records 2016, the production cost of each episode of the last season of 'Friends', was about $1 million more than an average 'Game of Thrones' episode, which costs about $6 million. The sitcom's six leading actors were paid $1 million each, for each final season episode. However, GoT season 6 episodes cost $10 million each.
short by Rini Kapoor / 02:38 pm on 19 Jul
Trailer of Jackie Chan starrer ‘Skiptrace’ out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Jackie Chan, Johnny Knoxville and Fan Bingbing starrer ‘Skiptrace’ has been released. The film stars Chan as a detective from Hong Kong and Knoxville as an American gambler who team up together to fight against a Chinese criminal. The action comedy film will release in China on July 21 and in the US on September 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:58 pm on 19 Jul
Rajinikanth’s ‘Kabali’ leaked online: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, the Rajinikanth starrer ‘Kabali' has been leaked online three days ahead of its release. 'Kabali' is reportedly available for downloading or streaming on several links on the dark web. Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani said, "They've not even spared Rajinikanth's film. Kabali was censored in Chennai, so it had nothing to do with our office in Mumbai."​
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:33 pm on 19 Jul
Deepika posts clip of xXx: Return of Xander Cage
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Deepika Padukone has shared a teaser for her character 'Serena Unger' from the upcoming action film 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage'. The film is a sequel of the 'xXx' franchise with Vin Diesel reprising his role as the lead character 'Xander Cage'. The film will mark Deepika's debut in Hollywood. It is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:43 pm on 19 Jul
Stephen Colbert pranks Republican convention
short by Yash Kumar / on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Comedian Stephen Colbert stole the main stage at the Republican National Convention to mock the US presidential candidate Donald Trump. Dressed as Caesar Flickerman, the TV host in 'Hunger Games' movies, Colbert launched the "Republican hungry for power games". While being escorted away by security, he said, "I know I am not supposed to be here, but neither is Trump."
short by Yash Kumar / 06:59 am on 19 Jul
Biopic on 1983 Cricket World Cup win to be made
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Phantom Films has confirmed that an official biopic on India's Cricket World Cup victory in 1983 will be made. For this purpose, the production company has signed an MoU with Vishnu Induri, founder of Celebrity Cricket League. While no director or actor has been announced for the project, reports claim that Arjun Kapoor will portray Kapil Dev in the film.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:27 pm on 18 Jul
Rajesh Khanna holds record for 17 straight hits
short by Rahul Raj / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Superstar Rajesh Khanna, whose death anniversary was on Monday, holds the record for delivering 17 consecutive superhit films in a span of three years from 1969 to 1971. Out of the 17 films, including 'Aradhana', 'Do Raste', 'Sachaa Jhutha' and 'Haathi Mere Saathi', 15 were solo superhits. The record has not been broken by any Bollywood actor till date.
short by Rahul Raj / 10:31 pm on 18 Jul
Rajinikanth visits Satchidananda Ashram in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Rajinikanth and his daughter Aishwaryaa R Dhanush visited Yogaville or Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia, USA. "Appa n I at his guru Satchidananda's "Lotus all faiths temple" 30th anniversary Yogaville Virginia #BlessedSunday," tweeted Aishwaryaa. The 65-year-old-actor was in the US owing to medical issues but is expected to return to India before his film Kabali releases on July 22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:01 pm on 18 Jul
Priyanka began her acting career with Tamil film
short by Rahul Raj / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Priyanka Chopra, who turned 34 on Monday, began her acting career with a lead role in the Tamil movie 'Thamizhan' in 2002. She also sang her first song in the film, called ‘Ullathai Killathe’. The 2003 film ‘The Hero: Love Story of a Spy’ marked her debut in Bollywood. However, ‘Andaaz’ (2003) became her first Bollywood film to be released.
short by Rahul Raj / 07:49 pm on 18 Jul
Stalking being inspired by films: Siddharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Siddharth has tweeted that stalking in real life is encouraged by its depiction in films. "When a woman stalks a man in our films she's a vamp. When a man does it he is a hero," tweeted Siddharth. He added that showing men getting the women they want by just "wanting her enough" is a wrong notion.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:40 pm on 18 Jul
'Still waiting for Bajpayee’s career to start'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
The Chairman of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Pahlaj Nihalani has said that he is still waiting for actor Manoj Bajpayee's career to start. "Apart from Satya, which was a very good film, Manoj has not featured in any hits in the 10-12 years of his career," said Nihalani. Earlier, Bajpayee had referred to Nihalani as a "spent force".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:29 pm on 18 Jul
Kim shares Kanye's call with Taylor on Snapchat
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Reality television star Kim Kardashian has shared a video clip of a phone call conversation between her husband Kanye West and singer Taylor Swift on Snapchat over the lyrics of Kanye's track 'Famous'. Taylor reportedly calls the song's line "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex" a compliment. Kanye has also called Taylor a "bitch" in 'Famous'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:23 pm on 18 Jul
Akshay Kumar's look from 'Jolly LLB 2' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Akshay Kumar on Monday revealed his look from the upcoming film 'Jolly LLB 2'. He tweeted, "New day with a new look for a new film, let the mayhem begin! #JollyLLB2 it is!" The film is a sequel to Arshad Warsi starrer 2013 court drama 'Jolly LLB'. Also starring Saurabh Shukla, the sequel will release on February 10, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:03 pm on 18 Jul
Trailer for Tiger starrer A Flying Jatt released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
The trailer for the Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' was released on Monday. The film stars Tiger as a "reluctant superhero". The film also stars Amrita Singh, Kay Kay Menon and professional wrestler Nathan Jones as the main villain. Directed by Remo D'Souza, the film is scheduled to release on August 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:00 pm on 18 Jul
17-yr-old Kushal wins 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Kushal Paul, a 17-year-old singer from Kolkata, on Sunday won the singing reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' for this year. Kushal won the trophy and a brand new Hyundai Elite i20. "The knowledge and exposure I've gained with my stint in the show is priceless," said Kushal. The singer was mentored by music director Pritam on the show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:26 pm on 18 Jul
SRK was a judge when Priyanka competed in Miss India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan was one of the judges when Priyanka Chopra was a contestant at the Miss India beauty pageant in 2000. SRK posed a hypothetical situation to Priyanka asking her if she would marry an actor like him. While Lara Dutta won the title of Miss India, Priyanka came second and went on to win Miss World 2000.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:22 pm on 18 Jul
Japanese airline unveils Star Wars themed jet
short by Pragya Swastik / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Japanese airline All Nippon Airways has unveiled a new Star Wars themed passenger aircraft to add to its fleet of three planes featuring Star Wars characters. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft features gold paint scheme with black and red lines representing Star Wars character droid C-3PO. The aircraft will start flying on domestic routes in Japan from the end of March 2017.
short by Pragya Swastik / 05:45 pm on 18 Jul
'Need another birth to compete with Rajinikanth'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that there is no competition between him and actor Rajinikanth adding that he will need to take another birth to compete with him. Irrfan's 'Madaari' and Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' will both release on July 22. Irrfan added, "It is not a clash, he is a big actor... known across the globe. I can't be his equal."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:56 pm on 18 Jul
Startup gives holiday on Rajini's Kabali release
short by Pragya Swastik / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Chennai-based data management startup Fyndus has declared a holiday on July 22, on the account of release of actor Rajinikanth's movie 'Kabali'. The move is an effort to avoid piled up leave requests to the human resources department for the day. The startup is also providing free movie tickets to all of its employees to support anti-piracy.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:50 pm on 18 Jul
My father wanted me to be a cricketer: Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan has revealed that his father Salim Khan wanted him to become a cricketer. "I just didn’t see myself going for cricket practice at 5:30 in the morning. This life is as it is difficult for me, cricket would have been very difficult," said Salman. The actor said that he initially trained under former Indian cricketer Salim Durani.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:43 pm on 18 Jul
First song from The Legend of Michael Mishra out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
'Luv Letter', the first song from the Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Boman Irani starrer 'The Legend of Michael Mishra' was released on Monday. Picturised on the lead actress Aditi, the song has been composed by Meet Bros Anjjan and sung by Meet Bros along with Kanika Kapoor. Directed by Manish Jha, the film will release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:41 pm on 18 Jul
'Jackson wanted to marry 11-yr-old Emma Watson'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Late pop icon Michael Jackson's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray has claimed that Jackson wanted to marry actress Emma Watson when she was 11 years old. The singer reportedly kept a cut-out of Watson as he became infatuated with her after watching the 'Harry Potter' film series. Murray has written about these issues in his tell-all book about Jackson.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:41 pm on 18 Jul
I’m pregnant, not a corpse: Kareena Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has slammed the media for creating unnecessary hype around her pregnancy while adding that she is pregnant and "not a corpse" so she will continue working. "[S]top treating me any different than I ever was. Stop making it a national casualty," said Kareena. Notably, this will be Kareena's first child with her husband Saif Ali Khan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:21 pm on 18 Jul
Priyanka on Femina cover for Most Powerful Women
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has featured on the cover of 'Femina' for its issue on 'India’s Most Powerful Women' in 2016. In addition to Priyanka, the list also features tennis player Sania Mirza, actresses Deepika Padukone and Mindy Kaling, designer Masaba Mantena and politician Mamata Banerjee among others. Notably, Kangana Ranaut topped 'India's Most Powerful Women' list by 'Femina' in 2015.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:19 pm on 18 Jul
Facing family pressure to get married: Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan has opened up about his marriage plans and said that he is facing a lot of pressure to get married especially from his mother and sisters. Addressing reports about his wedding taking place on November 18, Salman added that he will get married some day but he cannot state exactly as to when it will happen.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:13 pm on 18 Jul
Parineeti wishes Priyanka with childhood picture
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has shared a childhood picture with her cousin actress Priyanka Chopra to wish Priyanka, who turned 34 on Monday. "To the most inspiring sister in the world-HAPPPY BDAY!! wish u all the happiness! (love you) mimi didi," tweeted Parineeti. Actors Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and boxing champion Mary Kom also tweeted birthday wishes for Priyanka.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:35 pm on 18 Jul
Irrfan requests to meet Modi, Kejriwal, Rahul
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Irrfan Khan has shared a request on Twitter to meet PM Narendra Modi, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. "Desh ka ek aam nagrik hoon. Aap se kuch sawaal pochnay the," tweeted Irrfan. Kejriwal and Rahul have accepted Irrfan's request while PM Modi's account stated that Modi is currently occupied with the upcoming Parliament session.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:25 pm on 18 Jul
New Ice Age film mints ₹8.5 cr on first weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
'Ice Age: Collision Course', the fifth installment of the 'Ice Age' film franchise, has earned ₹8.50 crore in its opening weekend in India. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹1.90 crore on Friday, ₹3 crore on Saturday and ₹3.60 crore on Sunday. In India, the film was released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:12 pm on 18 Jul
Salman launches Sania’s autobiography in Mumbai
short by Saloni Tandon / on 18 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan launched tennis player Sania Mirza’s autobiography ‘Ace Against Odds’ in Mumbai on Sunday. Talking about Sania, Salman said, ”I think it is new and different. People do not achieve what she has achieved even if they have to be born in three lifetimes.” Shah Rukh Khan had earlier launched the book on July 13 in Hyderabad.
short by Saloni Tandon / 03:33 am on 18 Jul
Qandeel Baloch had auditioned for Pakistan Idol
short by Rahul Raj / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch, who was murdered by her brother on Saturday in a case of 'honour killing', auditioned for music reality TV show Pakistan Idol in 2013. She started her career as a bus hostess and worked abroad before returning to Pakistan to pursue acting. In 2015, Baloch became the ninth most searched celebrity in Pakistan, according to Google.
short by Rahul Raj / 10:11 pm on 17 Jul
David Bowie's art collection to be auctioned
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Late musician David Bowie's private art collection will be displayed for the first time in New York, Hong Kong and Los Angeles before being auctioned off in November this year, auction house Sotheby’s has said. The "Bowie/Collector" sale, which will feature around 400 items from Bowie's private art collection, is expected to fetch over 10 million pounds ($13.24 million).​
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:55 pm on 17 Jul
Disneyland was built in one year
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Disneyland, the only theme park designed and built under Walt Disney's supervision, was built in just one year. However, the $17 million park in California, built on a 160-acre land, took two decades of planning and was opened for the public on July 17, 1955. It was described as “the stuff children’s dreams are made on”, by the LIFE magazine.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 07:42 pm on 17 Jul
'Angoori Bhabhi' makes comeback in new video
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Television actress Shilpa Shinde, known for portraying 'Angoori Bhabhi', a popular character from the show 'Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!', has appeared as the character in a new YouTube video. "For those wondering where Bhabhiji has gone missing, this show is an answer to that," said Shilpa. Earlier, she quit the television show alleging that the makers "mentally tortured" her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:04 pm on 17 Jul
It takes a tiny whisper to pursue a film: Steven
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has said he follows his intuition and it takes "a very quiet, tiny whisper" for him to pursue a film. He adds that it is this whisper which makes him say, "This one is for me. I'm not going to give this away and produce it through my company. I'm taking this for myself".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 17 Jul
Will never give permission for my biopic: Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan has said that he will never give permission to anyone to make a biopic on him. He further said that no actor can portray him onscreen, while adding that even scripting such a biopic could only be done by him, or his brothers or sisters. Salman added that his "boring life" would make for a boring biopic.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 17 Jul
Urvashi breaks down over Great Grand Masti leak
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Urvashi Rautela, the female lead in 'Great Grand Masti', broke down while speaking about the film's losses owing to the online leak of the film, 17 days ahead of its release. "We made a film and it was completely murdered by the piracy," said Urvashi​ while adding that the people responsible​ for the leak need to be properly punished.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:34 pm on 17 Jul
'Kim Kardashian, sisters sued by cosmetics firm'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Reality television stars Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian have reportedly been sued by the cosmetics company 'Haven Beauty' for $10 million. The company alleged that the sisters backed out of a deal to represent the brand. Earlier, the Kardashians reportedly sued 'Haven Beauty' for using the Kardashian name to promote their cosmetics including the new line of cosmetics 'Kardashian Beauty'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:18 pm on 17 Jul
'Tickets for Kabali sold out within 2 hrs in US'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
The tickets for the Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali' were reportedly sold out within two hours of its pre-release booking in the US. Kabali, which releases on July 22, is Rajinikanth's 159th film. The distribution company 'CineGalaxy' has called Kabali's release the biggest release for a Rajinikanth film in the US, as the Tamil and Telugu versions will release in 400 screens.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:05 pm on 17 Jul
Trailer of 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Tyler Perry starrer 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' has been released. The horror comedy film features the fictional character 'Madea', which was created by Tyler, and is reportedly inspired by​ a fictitious Madea Halloween movie that featured in Chris Rock’s 2014 film 'Top Five'. Directed by Tyler, the film is scheduled to release on October 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:57 pm on 17 Jul
Eighth 'Saw' film to release in October 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
The eighth installment in the horror franchise 'Saw' has been given the release date of October 27, 2017. The new 'Saw' film, which is reportedly called 'Saw: Legacy', will be co-directed by the twin brothers Michael and Peter Spierig. The last film in the 'Saw' franchise, which revolves around the character 'Jigsaw Killer', was the 2010 film 'Saw 3D'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:25 pm on 17 Jul
Alia to replace Kareena in Golmaal 4: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actress Alia Bhatt will replace Kareena Kapoor as the female lead in 'Golmaal 4'. Alia was reportedly shortlisted by the film's director Rohit Shetty as Kareena will be unable to take up the film owing to her pregnancy. The film, which is the fourth installment of the 'Golmaal' franchise, is scheduled for a Diwali release in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:06 pm on 17 Jul
'Told Aamir not to get six-pack abs for Dangal'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan has said that he advised Aamir Khan not to opt for a six-pack abs look in 'Dangal' as he plays the role of a wrestler. "He (Aamir) said Sushil Kumar (real life wrestler) and all have made it, but I told him ‘you don’t do it’," added Salman. Aamir portrays real-life wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat in 'Dangal'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:49 pm on 17 Jul
Freedom to choose is empowering: Anushka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Anushka Sharma on Saturday tweeted, "Choosing motherhood over career is empowering. Choosing your career over motherhood is empowering. The Freedom to CHOOSE is empowering." 'Aarfa', Anushka's character in 'Sultan' chose motherhood over her career. Anushka also shared a statement by tennis player Victoria Azarenka, who chose to skip a season as she was pregnant, to explain her decision.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:48 pm on 17 Jul
Qandeel's brother arrested; Admits killing her
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Muhammad Waseem, the brother and suspected murderer of Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch, has been arrested by the police. Waseem confessed that he killed his sister for uploading controversial and bold pictures and videos on social media. "She was bringing disrepute to our family’s honour and I could not tolerate it any further," said Waseem.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:44 pm on 17 Jul
Relationship with Swift not publicity stunt: Tom
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Tom Hiddleston has said that his relationship with singer Taylor Swift is not a "publicity stunt". The 35-year-old actor, while confirming his relationship with Swift, added, "The truth is that Taylor Swift and I are together, and we're very happy." However, Tom chose not to comment on earlier reports that he was planning to propose to Swift very soon.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 17 Jul
Amazon CEO to appear in the next Star Trek movie
short by Pragya Swastik / on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will appear in the upcoming Star Trek movie 'Star Trek Beyond'. Bezos has a one-scene cameo in the movie, where he plays a “Starfleet Official”. "He had to wait around all day because it was one day we were shooting like three different scenes...he just nailed it every time," said Star Trek director Justin Lin.
short by Pragya Swastik / 09:59 am on 17 Jul
Pak PM Sharif should learn from PM Modi: Sawant
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Expressing shock over Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch's murder, Rakhi Sawant questioned if Qandeel was killed because of "exposing" or because she used to "love" several Indians like Virat Kohli and herself. Claiming that she suspected conspiracy by Qandeel's family before the murder, Sawant advised Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to learn to "save daughters" like PM Narendra Modi.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 11:51 pm on 16 Jul
Johnny Depp selling Venice mansion for $10.8 mn
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has reportedly listed his four-story mansion in the Santa Croce area of Venice, Italy for $10.8 million. Depp bought the mansion five years ago for $13 million, reportedly outbidding an Arabian prince. The 17th century Palazzo Dona Sangiantoffetti, which overlooks the Grand Canal, has nine bathrooms, seven bedrooms and a private dock for boats.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 11:04 pm on 16 Jul
Tamil Nadu dealership offers Kabali-themed Swift
short by Pragya Swastik / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
A Maruti Suzuki dealership in Tamil Nadu is offering a custom variant of Swift inspired by actor Rajinikanth's upcoming movie 'Kabali'. The hatchback is wrapped in a sticker set featuring the movie's posters and dialogues. Priced slightly higher than the official ex-showroom tag, the edition is not an official variant but a custom sticker job offered by the dealership.
short by Pragya Swastik / 10:15 pm on 16 Jul
Salman, Riteish to star in Marathi film Shivaji
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Salman Khan has confirmed​ that he will be starring in the Marathi film 'Shivaji' alongside Riteish Deshmukh. "I have five-six days work. I have a good role,” said Salman. Riteish will play the titular role of the Indian warrior king 'Chhatrapati Shivaji' in the film. Earlier, Salman also made a guest appearance in the Marathi film 'Lai Bhaari'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:30 pm on 16 Jul
Demi Moore to make B'wood debut with Love Sonia
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Hollywood actress Demi Moore is set to make her Bollywood debut with the film 'Love Sonia'. The film, which also stars Frieda Pinto, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher and Richa Chadha, revolves around trafficking of sex workers. “Demi has been involved in campaigns against human trafficking. She loved the script,” said the film's director Tabrez Noorani.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:55 pm on 16 Jul
Belly dancer performs to 'Game of Thrones' theme
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Dancer Meher Malik, who was a part of the reality show 'India's Got Talent', has released a video of her belly dancing to the 'Game of Thrones' (GoT) theme song. For her performance​, Malik chose the rendition of the track on the tabla by musician Karan Chitra Deshmukh. Malik currently serves as a director at a dance school in Delhi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:28 pm on 16 Jul
Behind-the-scenes clip of Star Wars spin-off out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
A new video for the upcoming film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' features behind-the-scene footage. The clip features new shots including explosions on the tropical beaches of Scarif, the planet where the first 'Death Star' armoured space station was built. A new set of characters has also been revealed. Directed by Gareth Edwards, it will release on December 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:04 pm on 16 Jul
I want to kill Ranveer Singh, jokes Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Salman Khan has jokingly said that he wants to kill Ranveer Singh while reacting to Ranveer's impromptu dance to 'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai' at a recent screening of 'Sultan' in Paris. "[N]o actually can I break a chair on him? (laughs)," said Salman adding that Ranveer with his dance made people​ focus on him and not the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:44 pm on 16 Jul
Katy Perry releases 'Rise' for Rio Olympics
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Singer Katy Perry on Thursday released her new single 'Rise', which has been chosen as the official anthem to be played during the Rio Olympics broadcast by the American television network 'NBC'. "[N]ow more than ever, there is a need for our world to unite... I hope this song can inspire us to heal, unite, and rise together," said Katy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 16 Jul
Work speaks more than being in news: Irrfan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that a person's "work speaks more" than being in the news or creating news does. "I think media plays a vital role in shaping your perception, (in) both positive and negative ways," said Irrfan. Meanwhile, speaking about competition in the film industry, the 49-year-old actor said, "I don’t believe in the concept of replacing people.”
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:52 pm on 16 Jul
Akshaye Khanna's character in 'Dishoom' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
The character played by actor Akshaye Khanna in the upcoming film 'Dishoom' has been introduced in a new promotional video. The film, which stars John Abraham and Varun Dhawan in lead roles, features Akshaye as the villain 'Wagha' who kidnaps an Indian cricket player, played by Saqib Saleem. Akshaye's last film was the 2012 comedy 'Gali Gali Chor Hai'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:56 pm on 16 Jul
Devgn, daughter Nysa attend film fest in London
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Ajay Devgn on Thursday walked the red carpet along with his 13-year-old daughter Nysa at the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF). "Empowering the girl child. Walking the red carpet with my power besides me. She's my true strength #MyGirlMyStrength," tweeted Devgn. They attended the screening of Devgn's first international production 'Parched' at the opening night of the fest.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:47 pm on 16 Jul
Katrina joins Facebook on her 33rd birthday
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Katrina Kaif, who turned 33 on Saturday made her social media debut by joining 'Facebook' on the occasion of her birthday. Katrina also hosted a birthday party, which was attended by Bollywood celebrities including Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Karan Johar and Arjun Kapoor. Katrina, who made her Bollywood debut in the 2003 film 'Boom', features among Bollywood's highest-paid actresses.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:05 pm on 16 Jul
'Pak model Qandeel Baloch murdered by brother'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
As per reports, 26-year-old Pakistani model Qandeel Baloch, popular for her social media posts, was murdered on Saturday by her brother in a case of "honour killing". Her brothers reportedly had asked her to quit modelling. Baloch earlier approached Pakistan's interior ministry for providing her personal security, after receiving threats, post her meeting with religious scholar Mufti Abdul Qawi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:14 pm on 16 Jul
Fan, Bajirao Mastani to vie at Melbourne fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Bollywood films including​ 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Fan' and indie films 'Parched' and 'Thithi' will be among the films competing in the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), which will be held in August. Further, Shah Rukh Khan (Fan), Ranveer Singh (Bajirao Mastani), Manoj Bajpayee (Aligarh) and Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Raman Raghav 2.0) will be vying for the best actor award.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:24 pm on 16 Jul
Sad when statements are distorted: Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Salman Khan on Friday said that he feels sad when his statements are distorted, in a veiled reference to his controversial rape remark. "I may say something, it will be taken as something else," said Salman. While addressing a press conference, the 50-year-old actor added, "[S]hould I give you something to survive for the next two weeks?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:58 am on 16 Jul
72-yr-old Mick Jagger to father 8th child
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Lead vocalist for the English band 'The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger (72) on Friday confirmed that he would become a father again for the eighth time as his 29-year-old girlfriend Melanie Hamrick is pregnant. Jagger already has seven children from three of his previous partners and his former wife Bianca Jagger. Meanwhile, Jagger became a great-grandfather in 2014.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:14 pm on 15 Jul
Priyanka tweets about her lookalike Navpreet
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has tweeted about fitness vlogger Navpreet Banga, who bears an "uncanny" resemblance to the actress. Priyanka tweeted, "Showed this to mom and almost fooled her hahaha! Navpreet Banga, this is uncanny but Mom knows best. Doppelganger." Earlier, Banga's images were widely shared on social media as Priyanka's doppelganger.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:04 pm on 15 Jul
Rihanna's concert in French city Nice cancelled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Singer Rihanna has cancelled her concert in Nice, France following a terror attack on Thursday night. The 28-year-old singer was supposed to perform on Friday at the Allianz Stadium as part of her 'Anti World Tour'. Rihanna's representative also confirmed that the singer, who was in the city during the Bastille Day attack, is safe.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:03 pm on 15 Jul
'PK' most searched Indian film in 10 yrs: Google
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Google has named the Aamir Khan starrer 'PK' as the most searched Indian film in the last 10 years. Other films among the most searched include 'Kahaani', 'Baahubali', 'Aashiqui 2', 'Dhoom 3' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Further, filmmaker Prabhu Deva was the most searched director while Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar, Raj Kapoor and Farah Khan were also among most searched directors.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:55 pm on 15 Jul
Salman, Sunny most Googled Indian actors in 10 yrs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Salman Khan and actress Sunny Leone were the most searched ‘Indian Cinema’ stars in the past ten years, according to Google. Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth featured in the top five most searched actors. Meanwhile​, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal and Deepika Padukone were among the top five most searched actresses.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:13 pm on 15 Jul
Trailer of 'The Legend of Michael Mishra' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for the Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Boman Irani starrer 'The Legend of Michael Mishra' was released on Friday. Warsi stars as the titular character, who is described as a "kidnapping specialist". The film also stars Boman's son Kayoze Irani. Directed and written by Manish Jha, the film is scheduled to release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:08 pm on 15 Jul
Aziz 1st Indian-American to get Emmy nomination
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Aziz Ansari has become the first Indian-American actor to receive a nomination for the 'Emmy Award', an annual award to honour American television personalities. The 33-year-old actor received the nomination in the 'Lead actor in a comedy' category for his series 'Master of None'. Earlier, British actors of Indian descent Ben Kingsley and Naveen Andrews have received Emmy nominations.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:58 pm on 15 Jul
Diana Penty's look from 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
The first look of actress Diana Penty from the upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been revealed. Diana plays the lead character 'Happy', reportedly a runaway bride, in the film directed by Mudassar Aziz. The film, which also stars Abhay Deol, Ali Fazal and Jimmy Sheirgill in lead roles, is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:56 pm on 15 Jul
Movie Review: 'Ice Age: Collision Course'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
'Ice Age: Collision Course', the fifth installment of the 'Ice Age' film franchise, which released on Friday, "is painfully desperate", wrote Indian Express. Times of India called​ it "relentless​, fun-filled (and) fast-paced" while NDTV wrote, "[T]he creators of the Ice Age adventures seem blissfully stuck in the past". It was rated 1.5/5 (Indian Express), 3.5/5 (TOI) and 2.5/5 (NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:44 pm on 15 Jul
Ileana D’Cruz features on 'Femina Brides' cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Ileana D’Cruz has featured on the cover of the bridal magazine 'Femina Brides'. She has worn an embroidered blazer and a tulle lehenga by designer Sonaakshi Raaj for the cover shot. Ileana described her look, which has been accessorised with sparkly rings and smokey make-up coupled with a short wavy hairstyle, as that of a "bold rebellious hatke bride".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:34 pm on 15 Jul
Silver coins feature Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' look
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Rajinikanth's face will be embossed on silver coins as a promotional activity for the film 'Kabali'. The company 'Muthoot Fincorp' has partnered with Kabali's makers for this initiative. Following the film's release, the silver coins will be available at 'Muthoot Fincorp' branches, where they will be priced from ₹300 to ₹1,400. However, the coins can be booked from Friday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:59 pm on 15 Jul
Priyanka Chopra part of Toronto Film Fest jury
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra will be part of a seven-member jury at this year's 'Toronto International Film Festival' (TIFF). The actress, along with actor James Franco and director Ava DuVernay among others, will be judging the 'Shorts Festival', a digital short film competition newly added to the festival. Participants can submit 60-second films through their Instagram accounts for the competition​.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:59 pm on 15 Jul
Saif, Kareena deny sex determination test rumour
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have denied reports of getting a sex determination test done for their first baby, expected in December. "We would like to request everyone not to unnecessary sensationalise a private issue," said the official spokesperson of the actors. Reports claimed that Saif and Kareena got the test done when they went to London.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:10 pm on 15 Jul
Movie Review: Great Grand Masti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
The Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh starrer 'Great Grand Masti', which released on Friday, "rehashes the same old plot, one more time", wrote India Today. Hindustan Times called the film "puerile, utter nonsense and disgusting" while Times of India called it "a fun weekend watch". It has been rated 0.5/5 (India Today), 0/5 (HT) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:08 pm on 15 Jul
Trailer of Liam Nesson's 'A Monster Calls' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for the Liam Neeson, Felicity Jones and Lewis MacDougall starrer 'A Monster Calls' has been released. The Spanish-British fantasy drama is based on a novel by Patrick Ness. The film revolves around a young boy who encounters a monster, portrayed onscreen by Neeson. Directed by JA Bayona, the film will release on October 21 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:55 pm on 15 Jul
'Ice Age' characters pay tribute to Rajinikanth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
Fox Star India has released a video featuring characters from 'Ice Age: Collision Course' as a tribute to actor Rajinikanth, for his upcoming film 'Kabali'. The film stars Rajinikanth as a don and also features Radhika Apte, Kishore and Taiwanese actor Winston Chao. The film is scheduled to release in India on July 22 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:48 pm on 15 Jul
'Salman signs ₹1000 cr deal for rights to films'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
As per reports, actor Salman Khan has signed a deal worth ₹1000 crore for the satellite rights to his films. Salman had reportedly entered a ₹500 crore deal with a leading channel starting with the 2011 film 'Bodyguard' but opted to re-negotiate the contract. The decision was said to be due to Salman's recent films earning well at the box-office.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 15 Jul
Trailer of 'Rules Don't Apply' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jul 2016,Friday
The trailer for the Lily Collins and Alden Ehrenreich starrer 'Rules Don't Apply' has been released. The film revolves around an aspiring young actress and her ambitious young driver and their romance, which is forbidden​ by their employer, portrayed onscreen by Warren Beatty. The film, which has also been written and directed by Beatty, will release on November 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 15 Jul
'Munna Michael' makers to file defamation suit
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Director Sabbir Khan and actor Tiger Shroff will file a defamation case against filmmaker Kritik Kumar Pandey. The filmmaker had earlier filed a complaint alleging that the duo had stolen the storyline of 'Munna Michael' from him. The aspiring director had also said that he has been "deceived" as Tiger had "committed" to doing the film with Pandey earlier.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:35 pm on 14 Jul
Computer hardware plays 'Game of Thrones' theme
short by Pragya Swastik / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
A YouTube user named Paweł Zadrożniak has shared a video featuring a computer hardware orchestra playing the opening theme of television series 'Game of Thrones'. The set-up, named 'The Floppotron', includes 64 floppy drives, eight hard drives and other hardware. Zadrożniak has earlier used the set-up to play Star Wars' 'Imperial March' theme and Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' soundtrack.
short by Pragya Swastik / 09:20 pm on 14 Jul
Samuel Jackson narrates 5 GoT seasons in video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Television series 'Game of Thrones' has released a video with actor Samuel L Jackson narrating the first five seasons of the show. Titled 'Game of Thrones Beginner’s Guide: Uncensored', in the seven-minute video Jackson yells, makes jokes and uses swear words throughout the narration. The video covers the show's plot, characters' locations and amassing of armies.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:45 pm on 14 Jul
Dwayne world's highest paid actor: Forbes
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been officially declared the world's highest paid actor by Forbes in its 'Celebrity 100' list. The professional wrestler turned actor has had a total earning of $64.5 million since he made his Hollywood debut with 'The Mummy Returns' 15 years ago. He has starred in seven films that have grossed more than $100 million.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:40 pm on 14 Jul
'Mohenjo Daro' to close 'Locarno Film Festival'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
The Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro', directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, has been chosen to close the 69th edition of the 'Locarno International Film Festival' in Switzerland. 'Mohenjo Daro' will be screened at the Piazza Grande, where Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Lagaan' was also screened. This year, the film festival will be held​ from August 3 to August 13.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 14 Jul
Trailer of Netflix's 'Rebirth' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of Netflix's new original feature 'Rebirth' has been released. Directed by Karl Mueller, it is a "twisted psychological thriller" that stars Fran Kranz as 'Kyle', who joins a self-actualization seminar called 'Rebirth', that sends him down "a rabbit hole of psychodrama, seduction and violence." The film will premiere on Netflix on July 15.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:10 pm on 14 Jul
Colin Firth to return as 'Harry Hart' in Kingsman 2
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actor Colin Firth will return as 'Harry Hart' in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', the sequel to the 2015 film 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'. The actor's image was shared by co-star Pedro Pascal with the caption "Hide behind Harry. Safe Place. Kingsman 2", confirming that 'Harry' was not killed in the first film. 'Kingsman 2' will release on June 16, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:06 pm on 14 Jul
Trailer of Ryan Gosling's 'La La Land' released
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone starrer 'La La Land' was released on Wednesday. Gosling plays the role of a jazz pianist while Stone plays an aspiring actress in the upcoming film. Directed by Damien Chazelle, the romantic musical comedy-drama also stars John Legend, Finn Witrock and JK Simmons. The film will release on December 2.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:02 pm on 14 Jul
Salman responds to MSCW on "raped woman" remark
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
The Maharashtra State Commission for Women chief, Vijaya Rahatkar, while informing a news agency, said that actor Salman Khan has filed his response to a notice issued on Tuesday. The Commission had earlier summoned the actor and demanded an apology from him after he remarked that the shooting sessions of 'Sultan' left him feeling like a "raped woman".
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:16 pm on 14 Jul
Shiney files case against 'Great Grand Masti'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actor Shiney Ahuja has filed a case against the film 'Great Grand Masti' for reportedly naming the character of a maid after him. He has demanded that the makers take off the scenes featuring the character 'Shiney' and extend a written apology. Notably, the actor was convicted and jailed for raping his maid, who had later retracted her statement.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:25 pm on 14 Jul
Sania is the rani of racket: Shah Rukh Khan
short by Saloni Tandon / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan launched Sania Mirza’s autobiography, ‘Ace Against Odds’, on Wednesday in Hyderabad, where he called the tennis star ‘rani of racket’. “Sania has done more than anyone else to make our country proud. She is the ‘rani’ of racket,” said SRK. Talking about SRK, Sania said, “I couldn’t have thought of a better person to do it.”
short by Saloni Tandon / 04:09 pm on 14 Jul
'Parineeti, Diljit in Chameli ki Shaadi remake'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
According to reports, actors Parineeti Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh will star in the remake of the 1986 comedy film 'Chameli ki Shaadi'. Reportedly, Phantom Films has bought the rights of the remake and Rohit Jugraj will be directing the film.The original film starred actors Amrita Singh and Anil Kapoor, along with Pankaj Kapoor and Amjad Khan in pivotal roles.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:35 pm on 14 Jul
Brahmanandam holds Guinness record for movies
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday
Indian actor and comedian Brahmanandam Kanneganti, who is known for his roles in Telugu cinema, currently holds the Guinness World Record for ‘most screen credits for a living actor’. In 2015, the Tollywood actor successfully completed 1000 movies in less than 30 years of his acting career. He was also awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2009.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 09:44 am on 14 Jul
Lipstick Lage Ke song from Great Grand Masti out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
'Lipstick Lage Ke', a new song from the upcoming film 'Great Grand Masti' has been released. The song has been picturised on the lead actors Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani along with Sonali Raut, who has made a guest appearance. The track has been sung by Shaan and Payal Dev while Shaan, Gourov, and Roshin have composed it.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:58 pm on 13 Jul
Apple to launch its first TV reality show
short by Pragya Swastik / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Apple is launching its first television reality show called 'Planet of the Apps.' The show will be a launchpad and accelerator for 100 app developers. The developers can receive investments of up to $10 million from VCs, guidance from experts and get their app featured on App Store through the show. It has three Executive producers including Hip-hop artist will.i.am.
short by Pragya Swastik / 08:58 pm on 13 Jul
Selena Gomez pic becomes most liked on Instagram
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Singer Selena Gomez has received the highest number of likes for a picture on Instagram, after the picture of her with a Coca-Cola bottle fetched over four million likes. She beat her former boyfriend Justin Bieber's record for most likes, which was held by a picture of her kissing Bieber. Notably, Selena has 89.2 million followers, the highest on Instagram.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:39 pm on 13 Jul
Sushma assures Akshay over evacuation of Indians
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured actor Akshay Kumar that steps are being taken to evacuate Indians who are stuck in Juba, South Sudan, which is experiencing civil unrest. Akshay earlier tweeted, "Ma'am request for speedy measures... to evacuate Indians stranded in Sudan." Meanwhile, Sushma has also requested Akshay to ask Indians in Juba to register with the embassy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:41 pm on 13 Jul
Ramdev to kick off celebrity, MP football match
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has been named the brand ambassador for a charity football match in New Delhi betwe​en Bollywood celebrities and parliamentarians. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor will be part of the celebrity team while MPs Babul Supriyo and Manoj Tiwari will represent the parliamentarians​. The match aims to raise funds for 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Beti Bachao...' campaigns.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:29 pm on 13 Jul
Truth on my side, don't need any support: Roshan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Hrithik Roshan, when asked about his legal battle with actress Kangana Ranaut, has said that the truth is on his side and he does not need any support. Earlier, reports had emerged that Hrithik had texted actress Priyanka Chopra and was upset with Vidya Balan for allegedly showing their support to Kangana over the issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:28 pm on 13 Jul
'Hrithik signs ₹550 cr deal for rights to films'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Hrithik Roshan has signed a deal worth ₹550 crore for the satellite rights to his next six films. The 42-year-old actor will be seen next in Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Mohenjo Daro', which releases on August 12. Meanwhile, Hrithik portrays a blind man in 'Kaabil', which will release on January 26, 2017, along with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:28 pm on 13 Jul
'Had to beg Rani, Salman for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that he had to "literally beg" Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji to star as the characters 'Aman' and 'Tina' in the 1998 film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. "I had approached eight heroines and no one agreed (to play Tina's role)," said Karan. He also revealed that he initially wanted a known face to portray 'Tina'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:16 pm on 13 Jul
William Shatner's kidney stone was sold for $25k
short by Sanira Mediratta / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Star Trek actor William Shatner sold his kidney stone to online casino GoldenPalace for $25,000 in 2006. The casino initially offered $15,000, but Shatner insisted it was worth more, saying "If you subjected it to extreme heat, it might turn out to be a diamond". The proceeds from the sale were donated to housing charity ‘Habitat for Humanity’.
short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:12 pm on 13 Jul
'Rustom Vahi' title track from 'Rustom' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
'Rustom Vahi', the title track from the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' has been released. Picturised on the lead stars Akshay, Ileana D'Cruz and Esha Gupta, the song has been composed by Raghav Sachar and sung by Sukriti Kakar. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, the film also stars Arjan Bajwa and is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:47 pm on 13 Jul
Happy Bhag Jayegi poster featuring Sheirgill out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
A new poster featuring actor Jimmy Sheirgill for the upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been revealed. Sheirgill will be seen as the character 'Bagga' in the film while actress Diana Penty portrays the titular character 'Happy'. The film also stars Abhay Deol and Ali Fazal. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:33 pm on 13 Jul
'Sultan' fastest Bollywood film to earn ₹200 cr
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan' has become the first Hindi film to earn ₹200 crore in just seven days of its release. Previously, films including 'PK', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Dhoom 3' have taken nine days to cross the ₹200 crore mark. Notably, 'Sultan' is Salman's fourth film, after 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Kick' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', to earn ₹200 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 13 Jul
I am not pregnant, what I am is fed up: Aniston
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actress Jennifer Aniston has dismissed reports of her being pregnant adding that she is fed up with "the... scrutiny and body shaming that occurs daily under the guise of journalism". Speaking further about women and choices, she added, "We are complete with or without a mate, with or without a child... We get to determine our own happily ever after."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 13 Jul
Yami broke my marriage with Pulkit: Shweta
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Pulkit Samrat's estranged wife Shweta Rohira has said that Yami Gautam was responsible for breaking up her marriage with Pulkit. Shweta termed her marriage with Pulkit as a "mistake" while adding, "I don't want to be known as Pulkit Samrat's estranged wife, but Shweta Rohira." Earlier, Pulkit had dismissed reports that he got close to Yami after Shweta's miscarriage.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 13 Jul
Swift’s 3 albums sold 1 mn copies in 1 week
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Taylor Swift is the only artist to have three of her albums sell over a million copies in the opening release week. The albums by the singer to achieve this feat are ‘Speak Now’, released in 2010, ‘Red’, released in 2012, and the 2014 album ‘1989’. Adele's album '25' sold over a million copies for two consecutive weeks.
short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:34 pm on 12 Jul
Warner Bros paid YouTube celebs for game reviews
short by Pragya Swastik / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The US Federal Trade Commission has revealed that Warner Brothers paid YouTube celebrities for positive review videos for its game ‘Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor.’ Rather than labelling videos as promoted content, the celebrities put a disclaimer in the video description, making it less likely to be seen by the viewers. The company, however, wasn't ordered to pay any fine.
short by Pragya Swastik / 10:49 pm on 12 Jul
Salman, SRK to relaunch Sania’s autobiography
short by Saloni Tandon / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Shahrukh and Salman Khan will relaunch tennis player Sania Mirza’s autobiography ’Ace Against Odds’, which was released last week. Shahrukh will launch the book on July 13 in Hyderabad, while Salman will launch it in Mumbai on July 17. An event will be held in New Delhi on July 15, which will be attended by Parineeti Chopra and Farah Khan.
short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 12 Jul
I am a fat-to-fit story: Parineeti Chopra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has called herself a "fat-to-fit story" while talking about her journey to fitness after struggling with weight issues. "I wanted to work on my body, I am 27 years old. I wanted to wear shorts and better clothes and not worry about anything," said Parineeti. She added that it took her a year-and-half to get fit.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:29 pm on 12 Jul
7,500 musicians set record for largest orchestra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Over 7,500 classical musicians on Saturday performed together at the Commerzbank football stadium in Frankfurt, breaking the world record for the largest orchestra, according to the German Institute for Records. Conductor Wolf Kerschek led the 45-minute long musical performance of Beethoven’s 'Ode to Joy'. The previous record was set in Australia in 2013 ​when over 7,200 musicians played together.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:00 pm on 12 Jul
'Sultan' becomes highest grossing film of 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma-starrer film 'Sultan' has become the highest grosser of 2016 in India, within a week of its release. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film, which released on July 6, earned ₹195.90 crore till Monday. 'Sultan' has surpassed the lifetime earnings of the films 'The Jungle Book' (₹183.94 crore) and 'Airlift' (₹127.8 crore).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:55 pm on 12 Jul
Don't judge Mohenjo Daro from trailer: Gowariker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has requested people to only form their opinions about the Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' after watching the film and not judge it based on its trailer. He added, "We have our own image or response to a trailer... There are certain elements that shock you but you have to be patient."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 12 Jul
Kim Kardashian features on cover of 'Forbes'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Reality television star Kim Kardashian has featured on the cover of 'Forbes'. "I never dreamed this would happen & know my Dad would be proud," tweeted Kim. The cover story refers to Kim, who made $45 million from her mobile game, as a 'new mobile mogul'. Kim is the 43rd most paid celebrity, as per the Forbes 'Celeb 100' list.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 12 Jul
Want to work with Karisma in a film: Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has said that she wants to work in a film with her sister Karisma Kapoor. "Right now there are no plans because I don’t know if she is even thinking of working on the big screen as her kids are really small," said Kareena. Karisma's last film as the lead actress was the 2012 thriller 'Dangerous Ishhq'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:07 pm on 12 Jul
SRK, Akshay only Indians in Forbes 'Celeb 100'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar are the only Indians to feature in the 'Celeb 100' list by Forbes, an annual list featuring the world's highest paid celebrities. With earnings of $33 million, Shah Rukh ranks 86th on the list. Meanwhile, Akshay has slipped from the 76th rank in 2015 to the 94th position with earnings of $31.5 million.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:58 pm on 12 Jul
Rajinikanth starrer Kabali to release on July 22
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Kalaippuli S Thanu, the producer of the Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali', has confirmed that the film will release worldwide on July 22 in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The film was cleared with a 'U' certificate and no cuts by the Censor Board on Monday. Earlier, reports suggested that Kabali's release would get pushed to August due to Rajinikanth's health issues.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:16 pm on 12 Jul
Taylor Swift world's highest-paid celebrity: Forbes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Singer Taylor Swift, 26, has been named the world's highest-paid​ celebrity of 2016 as part of the 'Celebrity 100' list by 'Forbes', having earned $170 million from June 2015 to June 2016. With earnings of $110 million, boy band 'One Direction' ranked second. Singer Adele and actors Kevin Hart and Jennifer Lawrence were among the top 50 in the list.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:46 pm on 12 Jul
Only 6 saleable actors in Bollywood: Karan Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has said that there are only six actors in Bollywood currently who are able to "sell" a film. He said that the industry is going through a crisis with only a few viable and saleable stars but "many filmmakers and stories to be told". Johar added, "If you take someone new then you won't get budget."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:11 pm on 12 Jul
Pics circulated of Rani's daughter Adira fake
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Rani Mukerji's spokesperson has clarified that the pictures being circulated of the actress and filmmaker Aditya Chopra's daughter Adira, which emerged on social media sites, are fake. "This is to inform you that Rani Mukerji is not on any social media platform and has never been. There are several fake accounts that keep cropping up," stated the spokesperson.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:52 pm on 12 Jul
'Jaaneman Aah’ song from 'Dishoom' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
'Jaaneman Aah’, the song featuring Parineeti Chopra, from the Varun Dhawan and John Abraham starrer ‘Dishoom' was released on Tuesday. Picturised on Parineeti and Varun, the song has been composed by Pritam and sung by Antara Mitra and Aman Trikha. The film, which also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshaye Khanna and Saqib Saleem, is scheduled to release on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:08 pm on 12 Jul
Salim slams comment calling Salman 'grandfather'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan has criticised a television debate for referring to Salman as someone "old enough to be a grandfather". "I request them to watch #Sultan in a theatre," tweeted Salim. He further expressed his surprise at how a man, who himself was old enough to be a grandfather, could make such a statement.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:51 pm on 12 Jul
I used to feel lonely before marriage: Shahid
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that he used to feel lonely before his marriage and he longed for a "family atmosphere". He added that he missed having someone to care enough to check on him with questions like "Have you reached?", when he used to travel. "Today, I feel happy to have that somebody (Mira Rajput) around me," said Shahid.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:31 pm on 11 Jul
Twitter mocks Beyoncé's reaction to Serena's win
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Reacting to singer Beyoncé's delayed reaction as she stood up from her seat later than the others to cheer on Serena Williams for winning the Wimbledon title, a user tweeted, "She don't know a thing about tennis!" A user tweeted, "Beyoncé at this tennis game is the funniest thing all damn year" while another tweet read, "Beyoncé looked so confused".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:11 pm on 11 Jul
AIIMS considers screening Udta Punjab for doctors
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
The National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre of AIIMS is considering to screen the film ‘Udta Punjab’ on campus​ for its resident doctors. "Knowing the issues related to substance abuse well will help them understand and treat a patient in a better way,” said a senior doctor, while adding that it also shows the connection between criminal elements and pharmaceutical industry.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:06 pm on 11 Jul
Fan throws bra on stage during Rihanna's concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
A fan threw a bra at singer Rihanna while she was performing at a concert in Copenhagen for her Anti World Tour. The singer picked up the bra and remarked that it was too big for her breasts. Her current tour is for her eighth studio album 'Anti', which will end with her final concert in Abu Dhabi in December.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:25 pm on 11 Jul
Sports helped me fight depression: Deepika
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Deepika Padukone has revealed in a Facebook post that sports gave her the strength to fight as she struggled with depression for two years. She encouraged every person to play a sport saying that it helped change her life. Deepika also shared her 'Nike' advertisement which features Indian sportswomen including hockey player Rani Rampal and cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:15 pm on 11 Jul
'DiCaprio dating model 17 yrs younger than him'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Leonardo DiCaprio is dating the 24-year-old model Nina Agdal, who is 17 years younger than him. The 41-year-old actor has been spotted with Nina on a vacation on a private Bahamian island and in New York. However, the relationship is reportedly a "fast fling". Earlier, DiCaprio has also dated models including Gisele Bündchen and Bar Refaeli.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:52 pm on 11 Jul
Ranveer dances during Sultan screening in Paris
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Ranveer Singh was spotted dancing impromptu to the song 'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai', from the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan', when he went to watch the film in a theatre in Paris. The actor has been in France along with his co-star Vaani Kapoor as they are shooting for Aditya Chopra's next film 'Befikre'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 11 Jul
'Didn't date Yami due to wife's miscarriage'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Pulkit Samrat has dismissed reports that he started dating actress Yami Gautam after his now estranged wife Shweta Rohira suffered a miscarriage. "It’s misusing a miscarriage that happened four years ago, when somebody (Yami) wasn’t even in the picture," said Pulkit. The actor further alleged that "there is a particular campaign being run to malign" his image.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:15 pm on 11 Jul
Harshvardhan, Saiyami feature on Filmfare cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actors Harshvardhan Kapoor & Saiyami Kher have featured on the cover of the film magazine 'Filmfare' for its latest edition. Saiyami has worn a sheer lace ensemble while Harshavrdhan has worn a white t-shirt for the cover shot. This is the first magazine cover for the duo, who will make their Bollywood debut in the upcoming film 'Mirzya'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:52 pm on 11 Jul
Imtiaz's next film keeps my age in mind: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) has said that his next film with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali keeps his age in mind and is not a young upbeat love story. The 50-year-old actor added that his only condition while taking up the film was that it should be a "happy film". He further confirmed that the film also stars actress Anushka Sharma.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:03 pm on 11 Jul
Happy Bhag Jayegi poster featuring Ali Fazal out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
A new poster featuring actor Ali Fazal for the upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' has been revealed. Fazal will be seen as the character 'Guddu' in the film while actress Diana Penty portrays the titular character 'Happy' and actor Abhay Deol plays the role of 'Bilal'. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:03 pm on 11 Jul
Salman plants saplings in tree plantation drive
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan on Sunday planted tree saplings in Mumbai while appreciating the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation for its decision to plant two crore saplings across Maharashtra. The 50-year-old actor tweeted pictures from the tree plantation drive where he planted saplings alongside the public. Notably, he runs the Being Human Foundation, a charitable organisation for the underprivileged.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:58 pm on 11 Jul
Tribute to Amjad Sabri at event in Delhi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
A musical tribute to the recently killed Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri will be held on July 17 at Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi. Sufi singer Hamsar Hayat Nizami and Sufi Hayat Brothers and Haji Iqbalshad Sabri and Dilshad Sabri of the Sabri Sufi Brothers will perform famous Qawwalis of Amjad Sabri. The tickets are priced between ₹565 to ₹2261.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:45 pm on 10 Jul
Wish to be fit like Akshay when I get old: Varun
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Varun Dhawan has said that he wishes to be as fit as Akshay Kumar when he grows old. "Akshay... has been fit for so many years despite injuries," said Varun while adding that he idolises the 48-year-old actor. Though dedicated to fitness, Varun revealed, "I don't have a strict diet... (but) pizza and brownie with ice-cream is my weakness."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:41 pm on 10 Jul
Sunil Gavaskar acted in a Marathi film in 1974
short by Satyaki Das / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar made his acting debut in a Marathi film called 'Savli Premachi'. Gavaskar was persuaded by umpire Piloo Reporter to act with his sister Madhumati in the 1974 film. He also acted in another Marathi movie Zakol before making a special appearance as himself in Naseeruddin Shah’s 1988 Hindi comedy, Malamaal.
short by Satyaki Das / 08:13 pm on 10 Jul
Gay character in Star Trek is unfortunate: Takei
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Openly gay actor George Takei has said that making the character 'Hikaru Sulu' gay in the upcoming film 'Star Trek Beyond' as an homage to him is "really unfortunate". "I'm delighted that there's a gay character. [But] unfortunately, it's a twisting of Gene's [Roddenberry] creation, to which he put in so much thought," said Takei.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:04 pm on 10 Jul
Alok Nath's father calls him Babuji, tweets user
short by Abhishek Bansal / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
On actor Alok Nath's 60th birthday today, users posted tweets like, "Even Alok Nath's father calls him Babuji". Another tweet read, “Our nation learnt about heart attacks because of Alok Nath”. A user tweeted, "When Alok Nath was born, doctor said, 'Badhaai ho, babuji huay hain', while another user posted, "Alok Nath believes the F in FTV stands for Family".
short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:54 pm on 10 Jul
Not going to work forever in films: Sunny Leone
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Sunny Leone has said that she will not continue​ working in films forever. She added, "[I]t is not going to last. The big question always is- what is the plan then?" Sunny has launched her own perfume brand 'Lust' and has an online app-based game. "We (Sunny and her husband) take calculated risks and invest in things," added Sunny.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 10 Jul
Alia Bhatt features on July cover of Cine Blitz
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Alia Bhatt has featured on the cover of the film magazine 'Cine Blitz' for its July issue in the cover story titled 'I'm Setting Milestones!' Alia has worn a blue 'Pull&Bear' t-shirt which bears the caption 'Girls On Board' paired with a black pair of jeans. Smokey eyes and her hair pulled back in a ponytail complete the look.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 10 Jul
Stallone inspired me to take up films: John
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor John Abraham has said that he was inspired to take up films by watching films of actor Sylvester Stallone when he was growing up. "I have seen ‘Rocky’ series and I was inspired by it. Since then my interest in films grew," said John. The 43-year-old actor further said that daily fitness is like "religion" to him.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 10 Jul
Redford, Fonda in Ritesh Batra's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Ritesh Batra, known for directing the Irrfan Khan starrer 'The Lunchbox', has been reportedly roped in by Netflix to direct the film 'Our Souls At Night', which stars Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Notably, Redford and Fonda will be reuniting onscreen after the 1967 film 'Barefoot in the Park' and the 1979 film 'The Electric Horseman'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:59 pm on 10 Jul
13-yr-old boy wins 'India's Got Talent' season 7
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Suleiman, the 13-year-old flute player from Amritsar on Saturday won the seventh season of the reality television show 'India's Got Talent'. A ₹50 lakh cash prize, a car and a trophy bearing the signatures of the judges Kirron Kher, Malaika Arora Khan and Karan Johar were handed over to Suleiman. The young flautist is a student of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:29 pm on 10 Jul
'Akshay volunteered to star in MS Dhoni biopic'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Akshay Kumar had reportedly volunteered to star as MS Dhoni in 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', filmmaker Neeraj Pandey's biopic on the cricketer. Neeraj reportedly rejected Akshay as he did not resemble Dhoni's appearance. Akshay has worked with Neeraj in films including​ 'Special 26' and 'Baby' while the actor's upcoming film 'Rustom' has also been co-produced by Neeraj.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:55 pm on 10 Jul
Hrithik upset with Priyanka over Kangana row: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Hrithik Roshan is reportedly upset with Priyanka Chopra and has sent her messages for not supporting him over his legal battle with actress Kangana Ranaut. He is also said to be upset with Vidya Balan and Salman Khan regarding the same issue. Earlier, Kangana thanked Priyanka, Vidya and Sonam Kapoor for their "love and concern" over the Hrithik row.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:54 pm on 10 Jul
Acting is my husband, singing my boyfriend: Alia
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Alia Bhatt has said that acting is her husband while referring to singing as her boyfriend. "Singing is something that I’m really, really fond of, but I don’t know how far I can take that in my life," said Alia. Notably, the 23-year-old actress sang a version of the track 'Ik Kudi' from her recent film 'Udta Punjab'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:31 pm on 10 Jul
Sanjay Dutt to star in Ghai's 'Khalnayak Returns'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai has confirmed a sequel to the 1993 film 'Khalnayak' titled 'Khalnayak Returns' with actor Sanjay Dutt in it. "He (Dutt) will play Ballu Balram who comes out of jail after 20 years. The script is at its final stage," said Ghai. He added that the film will retain the original title track 'Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon Main'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:22 pm on 10 Jul
Indra Kumar confirms sequel to 'Dil'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Indra Kumar has confirmed a sequel to the Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit starrer 1990 film 'Dil'. "We will start rolling this year. I am excited... as Dil has always been close to my heart. We are deciding on the star cast," said Kumar. Meanwhile, he described his sex comedy films like the 'Masti' series as "just a phase".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:13 pm on 10 Jul
There is caste system in Bollywood: Sona Mohapatra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Singer Sona Mohapatra has said that a caste system exists in Bollywood and the industry operates on a deep-rooted hierarchy. She said, "You are supposed to stay in your aukaat (place)." Sona, who was threatened on social media for slamming Salman Khan's "raped woman" remark, added that she never "felt (like) a part of the industry."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:02 pm on 10 Jul
Kabali song 'Neruppu Da' made title for Tamil film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
'Neruppu Da', the song from Rajinikanth’s upcoming film 'Kabali' has become the title for a Vikram Prabhu starrer upcoming Tamil film. Explaining the reason behind choosing the specific film title, director B Ashok Kumar said, "The film has a different take on the fire service, and it features Vikram Prabhu as a fireman as well as a hardcore Rajinikanth fan."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:59 am on 10 Jul
Emma meets Cursed Child play's 'Hermione' Noma
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actress Emma Watson has shared pictures on Facebook with actress Noma Dumezweni, the actress who portrays the character 'Hermione' in the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'. "Meeting Noma and seeing her on stage was like meeting my older self," said Emma while adding that some parts of the play were "more beautiful" than the films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:30 am on 10 Jul
Aamir sends letters to Rio-bound wrestlers
short by Saloni Tandon / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Aamir Khan has sent handwritten letters to Rio-bound wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Babita Kumari, wishing them luck ahead of the event. The move comes after Aamir met the two during the shooting of his upcoming movie ‘Dangal’, in which he plays the role of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who is Babita's father and Vinesh’s uncle.
short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 09 Jul
Ex-model wins £75 mn divorce settlement
short by Yash Kumar / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Former model Christina Estrada on Friday won a £75 million divorce settlement from her ex-husband, Saudi Arabian billionaire Sheikh Walid Juffali. This is the biggest divorce settlement in the UK, with Estrada having originally demanded £238 million citing "reasonable needs" to maintain her lifestyle. Incidentally, the former model's personal assets are worth £20 million.
short by Yash Kumar / 10:36 pm on 09 Jul
Vijender Singh dubsmashes ‘dhai kilo ka haath’
short by Saloni Tandon / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Boxer Vijender Singh uploaded a Dubsmash video of himself on his Twitter account, recreating Sunny Deol’s famous ‘dhai kilo ka haath’ dialogue. Vijender captioned the video, “Inspired by @IAMSUNNYDEOL Paaji “, which the actor later retweeted. Sunny Deol also wished Vijender luck for his first pro bout in India on July 16 against Australia's Kerry Hope.
short by Saloni Tandon / 08:47 pm on 09 Jul
Justin to star with Winslet in Woody Allen's next
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor and singer Justin Timberlake is set to star in filmmaker Woody Allen’s next film, which also stars Kate Winslet. The cast for Allen's 48th feature​ film will also include James Belushi and Juno Temple. The film will reportedly be set in the 1950s in New York and production will begin this fall.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:59 pm on 09 Jul
AbRam calls his father SRK's fans 'bachas'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has revealed that his youngest son AbRam refers to the actor's fans as 'bachas'. The 50-year-old actor added, "[H]e (AbRam) respects the fact that people love and respect me from outside the house." SRK further referred to his oldest son Aryan as a "dude son", his daughter Suhana as "pretty lady" and AbRam as "little gangster".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:35 pm on 09 Jul
Trailer of James Franco starrer 'Goat' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the James Franco and Nick Jonas starrer 'Goat' has been released. The film revolves around hazing rituals, including forced drinking and physical abuse, that freshers have to undergo to pledge for the college fraternity 'Phi Sigma Mu'. Co-produced by Franco and directed by Andrew Neel, the film is scheduled to release on September 23 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:38 pm on 09 Jul
Salman fails to appear before NCW over rape remark
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Salman Khan on Friday failed to appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in New Delhi in accordance to summons issued by the NCW earlier. The commission has only received a response from the actor's legal team. The 50-year-old actor was summoned following his remarks where he compared himself to a 'raped woman' while training for 'Sultan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:59 pm on 09 Jul
New poster of Ranveer, Vaani starrer Befikre out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
The new poster for the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' was revealed on Saturday. "Befikre vibes on Cannes beach!", tweeted Yash Raj Films while unveiling the fourth poster for the film. Directed by Aditya Chopra, the film is scheduled to release on December 9, 2016, which marks the first birthday of Adira, Aditya's daughter with wife Rani Mukerji.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:21 pm on 09 Jul
TV actress Divyanka Tripathi marries Vivek Dahiya
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Television actors Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya got married in a traditional Hindu ceremony​ in Bhopal on Friday. The newly married couple will be hosting a reception in Chandigarh on July 10. Divyanka and Vivek met each other on the sets of the television series 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein', where Divyanka is the lead actress.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:39 pm on 09 Jul
'Sultan' mints ₹105.34 crore in three days
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
The Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan' has entered the ₹100 crore club by earning ₹105.34 crore within three days of its release. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, it earned ₹36.54 crore on Wednesday, ₹37.30 crore on Thursday and ₹31.50 crore on Friday. 'Sultan' is Salman's highest opener and his tenth film to earn over ₹100 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:56 pm on 09 Jul
Amitabh, Parineeti voice Hindi version of The BFG
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
The Hindi trailer for Disney's fantasy adventure film 'The BFG', featuring the voices of actors Amitabh Bachchan, Parineeti Chopra and Gulshan Grover, has been released. While Bachchan lends his voice to the 'Big Friendly Giant' or the 'BFG', Parineeti has voiced the character 'Sophie'. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film will release in India in English, Telugu and Tamil also.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:45 pm on 09 Jul
Happy Bhag Jayegi poster featuring Abhay Deol out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
A new poster featuring actor Abhay Deol for the upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' was revealed on Saturday. Abhay plays the role of 'Bilal' in the film, where he has been cast opposite the lead actress Diana Penty who portrays the character 'Happy'. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:14 pm on 09 Jul
Trailer of Anna Kendrick starrer 'Table 19' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the Anna Kendrick starrer upcoming comedy film 'Table 19' has been released. Directed by Jeffrey Blitz, the film stars Kendrick as the character 'Eloise', a former maid of honor at a wedding. Also starring Craig Robinson, June Squibb, Lisa Kudrow and Stephen Merchant, the film is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:44 pm on 09 Jul
Karisma's ex Sunjay denies fight with Toshniwal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Karisma Kapoor's former husband Sunjay Kapur has denied media reports of him creating a scene at a restaurant in London when he met Karisma with her rumoured boyfriend Sandeep Toshniwal. "While we have agreed to part as partners in marriage... We both will always be cordial to each other and wish the best for one another," said Sunjay.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:06 pm on 09 Jul
Deepika's 'The Return of Xander Cage' poster out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Deepika Padukone on Friday took to Instagram to share her first poster from her Hollywood debut film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'. Deepika will play the character of Serena Unger in the film, which features Vin Diesel in the lead. Also featuring Donnie Yen and Samuel L Jackson, the film is scheduled to release on January 20, 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:00 pm on 08 Jul
'Game of Thrones' based jewellery line launched
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Costume designer Michele Clapton, and jewellery designers Yunus Ascott and Eliza Higginbottom, for the HBO series 'Game of Thrones' have collaborated with 'MEY Designs' to launch a jewellery line based on the series. The line includes jewellery inspired by the character 'Daenerys Targaryen' such as the 'Daenerys Drogon Neck Sculpture'. The collection starts at $95 and goes up to $2,730.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:18 pm on 08 Jul
Netflix's 1st Indian release Brahman Naman premieres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
'Brahman Naman', Netflix's first Indian release premiered globally on the online streaming site on Wednesday. Directed by Qaushiq Mukherjee, popularly known as 'Q', it is a comedy film set in the 80's. The film, which premiered first at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, stars Shashank Arora, Vijay Mallya's son Siddharth Mallya and stand-up comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath among others.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:10 pm on 08 Jul
Kher loses 14 kg, shares transformation pics
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Anupam Kher has revealed that he lost 14 kg and tweeted pictures of his weight loss and his transformation after training for a year. "My trainer Anthony Jadhav really is a great inspiration & hard task master," tweeted Kher. The 61-year-old actor also thanked actors Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar for inspiring him "to be fit".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:20 pm on 08 Jul
Purab Kohli to star opposite Sonakshi in ‘Noor’
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Purab Kohli has confirmed that he will be playing the male lead in the Sonakshi Sinha starrer ‘Noor’. “Ayan my character in Noor is a photojournalist, life's experiences have made him cynical though his charm and wit makes him attractive,” said Kohli. Sonakshi plays a journalist in the film, which is set to begin its production in August.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:18 pm on 08 Jul
K'taka refuses to clear ₹45 lakh for Bipasha event
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
The Karnataka government has refused to pay ₹45 lakh for an International Yoga Day event in Bengaluru which featured actress Bipasha Basu. As per AYUSH officials, the one-hour long 'Bend it like Bipasha' yoga demonstration was not an official government event and was an initiative of the private organisations involved. The government has asked the organisers to validate the expense.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:58 pm on 08 Jul
Griezmann’s goal celebration a tribute to Drake
short by Saloni Tandon / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
French forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed his goal celebration is a tribute to rapper Drake’s dance move in the song ‘Hotline Bling’. Griezmann scored a brace in Thursday’s Euro semi-final against Germany, and was seen gesturing with both hands to imitate a telephone while celebrating his goal. The player uses the celebration while playing for Atletico Madrid as well.
short by Saloni Tandon / 07:57 pm on 08 Jul
Cho plays gay Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek Beyond
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor John Cho has confirmed that his character 'Hikaru Sulu' in Star Trek Beyond is gay. "I liked the approach... which is where I hope we are going as a species, to not politicize one’s personal orientations," said Cho. The decision to portray the character as gay was to acknowledge openly gay actor George Takei, who earlier played 'Sulu'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:45 pm on 08 Jul
Three Spice Girls members may reunite as new band
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
'Spice Girls' members Emma Bunton, Geri Horner and Melanie Brown, also known as Baby, Ginger and Scary Spice, have hinted at a possible reunion to mark twenty years since their first album. Using the hashtag #wannabe, the title​ of their popular single, the three shared a video as the trio GEM, which excludes the members Victoria Beckham and Melanie C.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:44 pm on 08 Jul
Let Aamir and Salman handle wrestling: Shah Rukh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that actors Aamir Khan and Salman Khan "are enough to handle wrestling" while adding that he is more of "a romantic hero". "Above all I don't look like a wrestler from any angle... and I don't know wrestling," said SRK, justifying as to why he sticks to his image of a romantic hero.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 08 Jul
Teaser of 'Jaaneman Aah' from 'Dishoom' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
The teaser of the song 'Jaaneman Aah’, featuring Parineeti Chopra, from the Varun Dhawan and John Abraham starrer ‘Dishoom' was released on Friday. "The hardest I have worked and the most fun I have had," tweeted Parineeti while sharing the teaser of the song where she has made a special appearance. The film also stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Akshaye Khanna.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:47 pm on 08 Jul
'The Legend of Michael Mishra' motion poster out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
The motion poster for the Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Boman Irani starrer 'The Legend of Michael Mishra' has been released. Directed by Manish Jha, the comedy film will be the first film in which Boman Irani and his son Kayoze Irani will appear together onscreen. The film is scheduled​ to release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:34 pm on 08 Jul
SRK's son Aryan to attend film school in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed that his son Aryan Khan will be pursuing film studies at an educational institution in the US. SRK added that he is showing Aryan English and Hindi "classics" including 'Sholay', 'Goodfellas' and both Dilip Kumar’s and his version of 'Devdas'. He added that he will be happy with whatever career choices his children make.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:26 pm on 08 Jul
First look of Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
The first look of the Aditi Rao Hydari and Karthi starrer Mani Ratnam film 'Kaatru Veliyidai' was revealed on Wednesday. The film's title is said to have been inspired from a poem by Tamil poet Subramaniya Bharathiyar. While the music for the film is being composed by AR Rahman, the film will reportedly be made in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:35 pm on 08 Jul
Golmaal 4 not a remake of 'Soodhu Kavvum': Rohit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has clarified that 'Golmaal 4' will not be a remake of the 2013 Tamil film 'Soodhu Kavvum'. "Though I have the rights of the Tamil film Soodhu Kavvum... I will make Soodhu Kavvum later," said Rohit. Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor and Kunal Kemmu will reprise their roles in the fourth installment of the 'Golmaal' franchise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:53 pm on 08 Jul
Teaser of 'A Flying Jatt' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
The teaser of the Tiger Shroff and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' was released on Friday. While Tiger plays the titular character, Jacqueline plays his love interest in the film. Directed by Remo D'Souza, the film also stars professional wrestler Nathan Jones in a negative role. 'A Flying Jatt' is scheduled to release on August 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:36 pm on 08 Jul
Only I can play myself onscreen: Lalu to Irrfan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav, while being interviewed by actor Irrfan Khan said that he is a hero who would portray himself onscreen in any film made on him. Lalu added, "Who will copy me? Instead you should ask who will be heroine opposite me?" Irrfan met Lalu for promoting 'Madaari', scheduled to release on July 22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:23 pm on 08 Jul
I used to get ₹11 as 'Eidi': Shah Rukh Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday revealed that as a kid he used to get only ₹11 as 'Eidi'. He added, "My family members or grandmother used to give us money mostly tied up in a cloth or in an envelope." Speaking further about how he celebrates​ Eid with his family, SRK said, "We just wear brand new white clothes."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 08 Jul
Margot Robbie defines 50 Aussie slangs in 4 mins
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Vanity Fair released a video on Wednesday, which features actress Margot Robbie "defining 50 Australian Slang Terms in Under 4 Minutes". The Australian actress can be seen explaining the meanings of terms like 'bludger', 'ripper', 'chunder' and 'pash'. Some of the terms are also accompanied by pictures to explain the meanings in the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:25 pm on 07 Jul
I give my son an 'Eidi' of only ₹2: Aamir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Speaking on the occasion of Eid, actor Aamir Khan revealed that he gives an 'Eidi' of "only ₹2" to his son Azad Rao Khan. The actor said that he does not give anything expensive to his son as 'Eidi', a gift to small children by the elder members of the family, as he does not want to "spoil him".
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:12 pm on 07 Jul
Jacqueline features in Spice Girls remake video
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has featured in a remake of the hit single 'Wannabe' by British pop girl group 'Spice Girls'. The video, titled '#WhatIReallyReallyWant...' was released by 'The Global Goals', an organisation that aims to end poverty and inequality. The video lists demands like ending violence against women, quality education for all girls and equal pay for equal work.​
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 07 Jul
Salman's Sultan will break PK's record: Aamir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Praising the Salman Khan-starrer 'Sultan', actor Aamir Khan said, "If there is one film which can break the record of ‘PK’, it is ‘Sultan’.” Notably, the Aamir Khan starrer 'PK', which released in 2014, became the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹300 crore-mark. Meanwhile, Salman's 'Sultan' has become the highest opening grosser of 2016, with collections of ₹36.54 crore.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:04 pm on 07 Jul
Akhtar wants Salman Khan to play him in biopic
short by Saloni Tandon / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that he would like Salman Khan to play him on screen, in case a biopic on Akhtar is made. “I know that is the trend these days, but I am no one to decide that. If people think that my life is interesting and inspiring, then they can make a movie out of it,” said Shoaib.
short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 07 Jul
Terrorists have no religion: Aamir Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Slamming terrorists and choosing to break the connection between terrorism and religion, actor Aamir Khan said, “Those who spread terrorism and indulge in the same have no religion." "Those who kill they have nothing to do with (religion) despite them saying that they are doing it for religion. Because... every religion teaches us love and peace”, Aamir added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:32 pm on 07 Jul
Marvel unveils new 'Iron Man' as 15-yr old girl
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Marvel Comics has unveiled the new 'Iron Man', who is a 15-year old girl named 'Riri Williams'. The character will be taking over as fictional superhero 'Iron Man' from 'Tony Stark'. 'Riri Williams' will be headlining a new 'Invincible Iron Man' series and make her debut in the upcoming 'Civil War II' Marvel comics.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:21 pm on 07 Jul
'Balika Vadhu' to go off-air: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Indian soap opera 'Balika Vadhu' is reportedly set to go off-air after July 31, due to falling TRPs. However, the show's actors have denied having any information about it. Notably, 'Balika Vadhu', which has been running for eight years since 2008, made it to the Limca Books of Records as the longest running daily fiction soap in Hindi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:29 pm on 07 Jul
Dhoni biopic poster released on his 35th b’day
short by Saloni Tandon / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who plays the role of MS Dhoni in the cricketer's official biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', revealed a new poster of the film on his Twitter account on the skipper’s 35th birthday on Thursday. Sushant posted a message for Dhoni which said, "Happy Birthday Captain. A totally Selfless cricketer & a wonderfully amazing person..Respect."
short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 07 Jul
Anil Kapoor teases his look from 'Fanney Khan'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actor Anil Kapoor took to Twitter on Wednesday to tease his look from the upcoming film 'Fanney Khan'. The actor can be seen in a golden jacket with a microphone in hand. Anil will play the titular character in the film. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film will reportedly feature Anil in the role of a musician.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:31 pm on 07 Jul
Teaser poster of 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
The teaser poster of Diana Penty's upcoming romantic comedy 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi' was released on Thursday. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi' will mark Diana's return to Bollywood after her 2012 debut film 'Cocktail'. Also starring Abhay Deol and Ali Fazal in lead roles, the film is slated to release on August 19.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:22 pm on 07 Jul
Motion poster of Tiger's 'A Flying Jatt' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
The motion poster of Tiger Shroff's upcoming superhero film 'A Flying Jatt' was released on Thursday. The actor can be seen in a blue turban, superhero costume and a golden Khanda (a Sikh symbol) on his chest. The film is directed by Remo D'Souza. Also starring Jacqueline Fernandez and Australian actor Nathan Jones, the film will release on August 25.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:10 pm on 07 Jul
Kangana's look in 'Simran' revealed
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
The first look of actress Kangana Ranaut from her upcoming film 'Simran' was revealed on Wednesday. The actress will play the character of 'Praful Patel', a Gujarati NRI in the film. Directed by Hansal Mehta, 'Simran' is reportedly inspired by the life of an NRI nurse who was sent to prison for robbing banks to pay off her gambling debts.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:36 pm on 07 Jul
Ranveer at Portugal vs Wales semi-final in Lyon
short by Saloni Tandon / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
Actor Ranveer Singh celebrated his 31st birthday on July 6 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyons, watching the Euro Cup semi-final between Portugal and Wales. Ranveer posted a picture of himself on Twitter at the stadium, with the caption, “Yyyyup!!! #WalesVsPortugal #EURO2016 it's ELECTRIC out here!!! #HappyBirthdayRanveer”. Portugal won the game 2-0 and are now in the finals.
short by Saloni Tandon / 04:25 pm on 07 Jul
'Great Grand Masti leak: Police arrests 9'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
According to reports, the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has arrested nine people in connection with the leak of the upcoming film 'Great Grand Masti'. Six cases of copyright act violation have also been registered. The film was scheduled to release on July 22 initially but has now been preponed to July 15, owing to the leak.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:39 pm on 07 Jul
'Sultan' becomes highest opening grosser of 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday
The Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan' collected ₹36.54 crore on its first day in India, getting the highest opening of 2016. It overtook Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan', which had opening collections of ₹19.20 crore. 'Sultan' also became the second-highest opening grosser of Salman, after his 2015 film 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', which had collected ₹40.35 crore on its opening day.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:23 pm on 07 Jul
New song from 'Great Grand Masti' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
'I Wanna Tera Ishq', a new song from the Vivek Oberoi, Riteish Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani-starrer 'Great Grand Masti' has been released. The song has been composed by Sanjeev-Darshan and sung by Shivranjani Singh and Shivangi Bhayana. It has been picturised on Urvashi Rautela, who plays a pivotal role in the film. 'Great Grand Masti' will release on July 15.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:01 pm on 06 Jul
Sylvester Stallone sold his dog due to poverty
short by Rahul Raj / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Sylvester Stallone, who turned 70 on Wednesday, claims that he sold his bullmastiff dog Butkus for $50 in early 1970s to make ends meet. The struggling actor was trying to sell his script for ‘Rocky’ and didn't have money for food. Once the film series was finalised, Stallone bought his dog back for $3,000, who starred in two 'Rocky' films.
short by Rahul Raj / 09:48 pm on 06 Jul
Priyanka opens up about signing 'Quantico'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that before signing 'Quantico', she made it clear to the show's makers that she is "used to" seeing her "face on poster" and would not "settle for less". "I told them very clearly that I am a leading lady...[I] am used to doing parts - darje ke roles in India", the actress added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:07 pm on 06 Jul
Carrey's ex apologised to him in suicide note
short by Shipra Sharma / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Jim Carrey's ex-girlfriend Cathriona White had apologised to the actor in a suicide note before committing suicide in September 2015. White, who killed herself shortly after her break up with Carrey, reportedly wrote, "I can go on brokenhearted... I just don't have the will this time. I'm sorry you felt I wasn't there for you".
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:06 pm on 06 Jul
'Tu Hai' song from 'Mohenjo Daro' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
'Tu Hai', the first song from the Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde-starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' was released on Wednesday. The song has been composed and sung by AR Rahman, along with singer Sanah Moidutty. Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, 'Mohenjo Daro' is an epic adventure-romance film set in the era of Indus Valley Civilisation. It is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:37 pm on 06 Jul
Anushka, Arjun to star in 'Kaneda': Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, actors Anushka Sharma and Arjun Kapoor will be seen together in director Navdeep Singh's next film titled 'Kaneda'. The film reportedly will be produced by Anushka. Singh last directed the Anushka starrer 'NH-10', which also marked her debut as a producer. Arjun Kapoor is yet to sign the film, reports added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:23 pm on 06 Jul
Sonam attends Paris Fashion Week
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonam Kapoor made an appearance at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week wearing a white Ralph and Russo dress with a high-low hemline. Centre-parted hair, braided bun, smoky eyes, pointed toe pumps and a bag from Ralph and Russo rounded off her look. Her hair and make-up was done by Namrata Soni, while she was styled by sister Rhea Kapoor.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:14 pm on 06 Jul
Video shows making of Game of Thrones season 6
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
A behind-the-scenes video showing the making of the final two episodes of ' Game of Thrones' season 6 has been released on YouTube. The 10-minute video reveals that the explosion scene at Sept of Baelor was 99% visual effects. Also, the Battle for Meereen scene wherein Daenerys Targaryen rides a dragon was mostly a result​ of VFX.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 06:54 pm on 06 Jul
'Tere Sang Yaara' song from 'Rustom' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
'Tere Sang Yaara', the first song from the Akshay Kumar and Ileana D'cruz starrer film 'Rustom' has been released. Composed by Arko and sung by Atif Aslam, the song features Akshay and Ileana, the lead couple of the film. 'Rustom' has been directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and also features Esha Gupta. It is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:46 pm on 06 Jul
Trailer of Daniel Radcliffe's 'Imperium' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer of the Daniel Radcliffe starrer thriller film 'Imperium' was released on Tuesday. Directed by Daniel Ragussis, the film features Daniel as an FBI agent who goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. Also starring Tony Collette and Tracy Letts, the film is scheduled for a limited release on August 19.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:12 pm on 06 Jul
Kriti Sanon features on 'Cosmopolitan' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kriti Sanon has featured on the cover of the July edition of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine. The actress can be seen in a white co-ordinate on the cover. The cover story, titled 'Kriti Sanon: Nice Girls Finish Fierce', features photographs of the actress in outfits and accessories by H&M, Promod, Dorothy Perkins, Vogue, Swarovski and Accessorize​.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:40 pm on 06 Jul
Ranveer Singh thanks fans on his birthday
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Actor Ranveer Singh, who turned 31 on Wednesday shared a picture of himself captioned, "Reading all your messages. Thank you everyone!!!! I can't handle it ya". The actor made his Bollywood debut in 2010 with 'Band Baaja Baaraat', for which he won a Filmfare award for Best Male Debut. Ranveer will be seen next in the upcoming film 'Befikre'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:36 pm on 06 Jul
Salman's 'Sultan' leaked online: Reports
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, the Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan', which released today, was leaked online a few hours before its official release. Many websites reportedly have been blocked for hosting the film since Tuesday evening. While a cyber crime expert has confirmed the leak, the film's producers have denied that they have any information about it.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:44 pm on 06 Jul
Sakshi Tanwar is a one-take actress: Aamir
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Praising his 'Dangal' co-star Sakshi Tanwar, who plays the role of his wife in the upcoming film, actor Aamir Khan said, "I was taking seven-eight takes and she used to do things in one take." Calling her "fantastic and unbelievable", Aamir further said that the actress is "a joy to work with". 'Dangal' is scheduled to release on Decmber 23.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:31 pm on 06 Jul
'Sultan' delivers a solid punch, says Kabir Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Praising the Salman Khan-starrer film 'Sultan', which released today, filmmaker Kabir Khan tweeted, "Sultan delivers a solid punch... A strong Emotional core that really moves you". "YRF and the industry need to celebrate the box office hurricane sultan", read Karan Johar's tweet. Elli Avram tweeted, "Goosebumps throughout sultan. so so good!!!", while Dia Mirza wrote, "#Sultan is all heart".
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:28 pm on 06 Jul
No more sequels after 'The Incredibles 2': Pixar
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
Film studio Pixar has announced that they are not planning any more sequels of “The Incredibles” after the second installment of the movie. "[W]e don’t make a sequel unless the director of the original film has an idea that they like and are willing to go forward on", Jim Morris, the company's president said.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:09 pm on 06 Jul
FIR against Mika Singh for molesting model
short by Daisy Mowke / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
An FIR has been registered against singer Mika Singh on Tuesday for allegedly molesting and sexually assaulting a 32-year old model. The model alleged that she had gone to his place and the singer misbehaved with her. The singer has reportedly denied the charge and lodged a counter-complaint alleging extortion.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:44 pm on 06 Jul
'Sultan' a thorough crowd-pleaser: Review
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday
The Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan', which released on Wednesday, is a "thorough crowd-pleaser", wrote India Today. The film is "a cocktail of sportsmanship, drama, romance, patriotism", it added. Meanwhile, NDTV wrote, "Sultan remains a Salman Khan vehicle, pure and simple". The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial is rated 3.5/5 (India Today, Zee News) and 3/5 (HT, Indian Express).
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:25 pm on 06 Jul
Man pleads guilty to hacking celebrity accounts
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Twenty-eight-year-old Edward Majerczyk has agreed to plead guilty to fooling over 300 people, including 30 celebrities, into compromising their email accounts. The case is the second to arise from the 2014 'Celebgate' hacking scandal, where email accounts of celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Kaley Cuoco were hacked and their nude photos and videos were put online.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:06 pm on 05 Jul
Salman to take pay cut for Bigg Boss 10: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
According to reports, actor Salman Khan will be taking a pay cut for hosting the tenth season of reality show 'Bigg Boss'. The actor reportedly wants Colors, the channel that airs the reality show, to put some amount of money into 'Being Human', Salman's charitable trust. Salman charged ₹7-8 crore for each episode of 'Bigg Boss 9', as per reports.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:53 pm on 05 Jul
Raquel Welch voted Britain's 'Hottest Bikini Babe'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
In a poll of 2,000 women by Swimwear365 to mark Britain's National Bikini Day on July 5, actress Raquel Welch has gained the top spot of the '50 hottest bikini babes'. She won the spot for her bikini scene in the 1996 film 'One Million Years BC'. Ursula Andress and Marilyn Monroe rounded off the top 3, in that order.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:37 pm on 05 Jul
Actress Noel Neill passes away aged 95
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Noel Neill, the first actress to play Superman's girlfriend, 'Lois Lane' on the big screen, passed away on Sunday aged 95. Her first appearance as Superman's love interest was in 1948's movie serial, 'Superman'. She received the Golden Boot Award in the year 2004 and also has a life-size statue of her as 'Lois Lane' in Metropolis, Illinois.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:25 pm on 05 Jul
Village gives Kabali tickets for using public toilets
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
A Puducherry District Collector has announced to give free tickets of upcoming Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kabali' to Sellipet panchayat residents for using public toilets. This comes after a survey found a lack of toilets in 58% of the union territory. The Puducherry government also laid out a ₹120-crore plan to build toilets for 55,000 households under the Swachh Bharat mission.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:13 pm on 05 Jul
Tiger, Disha to star in 'Munna Michael'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actors Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani will star in director Sabbir Khan's next film titled 'Munna Michael'. The film reportedly revolves around a boy from the streets of Teen Batti in Mumbai. "The film will have my usual andaaz- power-packed action sequences. It'll be a mass entertainer," said Viki Rajani, the producer. It will go on floors in September.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:29 pm on 05 Jul
Faced casting couch down South: Surveen Chawla
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Surveen Chawla has admitted that she "faced casting couch" in the South Indian film industry, but not in Bollywood. The 'Hate Story 2' actress also said that she has never been "desperate about work". "I am too much in love with my dignity and self respect. Work will bring me work and that's my motto," she added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:46 pm on 05 Jul
Chris Evans quits as 'Top Gear' host
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Presenter Chris Evans on Monday stepped down as the host for television series 'Top Gear' after just one season. He had signed a three-year deal with the BBC, but quit following record low viewings for the show's final episode which was screened on July 3. "Gave it my best shot but sometimes that's not enough", Evans tweeted.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:33 pm on 05 Jul
Was scared of Ralph Fiennes in reality: Daniel
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Daniel Radcliffe has confessed that he used to be scared of actor Ralph Fiennes, who played 'Voldemort' in the 'Harry Potter' series, even in real life. “[W]hen I was 15 doing scenes with Ralph for the first time. He was even scarier than Alan (Rickman) was at first.... Ralph genuinely scared me for a few years", Radcliffe said.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:21 pm on 05 Jul
Parineeti features on 'L'Officiel' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has featured on the cover of the July edition of 'L'Officiel India' magazine. Shot on the beaches of Mauritius, the actress is seen wearing a purple dress with minimal make-up and wavy hair on the cover. The cover story is titled 'Parineeti Chopra Refreshed!'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:15 pm on 05 Jul
Rising ticket cost will destroy B'wood: Salman
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Salman Khan has said that the rising prices of tickets will "destroy" the Hindi film industry due a reduction in "footfalls". "We have not been able to pull off a 300, 200 and even a 100 crore on a 250, 650 or 950 rupee ticket", added Salman. He further​ said that it is the film's ultimate collections that matter.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:47 pm on 05 Jul
SRK on Femina cover with Miss India '16 winners
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has featured on the July edition of 'Femina' magazine alongside the winners of Miss India 2016, Priyadarshini Chatterjee, Sushruthi Krishna and Pankhuri Gidwani. He is seen in a white shirt, black suit and tie, surrounded by the Miss India 2016 winners. The cover story is titled 'India's Hottest Superstar King Khan with the Queens'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:34 pm on 05 Jul
First poster of 'Raaz Reboot' unveiled
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The first poster of the Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Raaz Reboot' has been released by director Vikram Bhatt on Twitter. The poster features actor Emraan Hashmi, who is reportedly playing the role of a vampire in the film. 'Raaz Reboot' is the fourth installment of the 'Raaz' series. Also starring Kriti Kharbanda, the film will release on September 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:49 pm on 05 Jul
'Baywatch' poster featuring Priyanka unveiled
short by Daisy Mowke / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
A new July 4-themed poster of the upcoming film 'Baywatch' was unveiled on Monday, which also features actress Priyanka Chopra in it. She is seen in a white outfit alongside the rest of the film's cast, which includes actors Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. The film, which marks Priyanka's Hollywood debut, will release on May 19, 2017.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:04 pm on 05 Jul
SC admits Maha govt's plea against Salman's acquittal
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted the Maharashtra government’s appeal challenging the Bombay High Court’s verdict acquitting actor Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case. However, the court refused to fast-track the hearing. In December 2015, the HC had acquitted Khan saying that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges of him killing a man while driving.
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 02:10 pm on 05 Jul
Salman Khan has maximum films in ₹100 cr club
short by Shipra Sharma / on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday
Actor Salman Khan has a total of 9 films in the ₹100 crore club, the maximum for any Bollywood actor. Interestingly, Salman achieved this feat in the last 5 years, with 'Dabangg' (2010) being his first film to mint ₹100 crore at the Indian box-office. Salman's other films which crossed the ₹100 crore mark include 'Ready', 'Kick' and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:18 am on 05 Jul
Video shows Salman Khan playing with nephew Ahil
short by Shipra Sharma / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
A video of actor Salman Khan playing with his sister Arpita Khan's son Ahil has surfaced online. Arpita's husband Aayush Sharma shared the video on Twitter on Monday and captioned it as, "Getting Ready for Sultan". In the 50-second video, Salman can be seen singing a track from his upcoming film 'Sultan' to 3-month-old Ahil.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:51 pm on 04 Jul
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy to get sequel: Sushant
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has confirmed that there will be a sequel to the 2015 film 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!', where Sushant had played the titular character. The actor confirmed this in a recent Q&A session on Twitter. The film was based on the fictional detective 'Byomkesh Bakshi' created by the Bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:47 pm on 04 Jul
TVF releases new video 'Aitihasik Qtiyapa'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
The Viral Fever (TVF) has released a new video 'Aitihasik Qtiyapa', which is part of the '#FakeOff' challenge in the 'Comedy Konkout', a digital comedy competition for comedy groups and stand-up comedians. TVF's video focuses on two workers who constructed the Taj Mahal and their conversation while waiting for their payment, which​ turns out to be different from their expectations.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:44 pm on 04 Jul
Matt Damon pranks people as spy 'Jason Bourne'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Matt Damon while promoting his upcoming film 'Jason Bourne' pranked innocent bystanders​ in a hidden camera prank by asking them to be part of a spy mission, which was fake. Damon conducted the prank with the non-profit organisation 'Omaze' to raise funds for 'Water.org', which aims to provide clean water in developing countries.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:38 pm on 04 Jul
Madame Tussauds NY opens Ghostbusters VR exhibit
short by Pragya Swastik / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Madame Tussauds museum in New York has opened a 'Ghostbusters' virtual reality exhibit that lets fans become a ghostbuster. The 15-minute experience allows fans to bust ghosts with plastic guns accompanied by real-time interactive effects within a physical set. The players can feel walls, sit on chairs and sense being touched or shot by a ghost.
short by Pragya Swastik / 08:01 pm on 04 Jul
Trailer of Sonakshi starrer 'Akira' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
The trailer for the Sonakshi Sinha and Anurag Kashyap starrer action drama film 'Akira' was released on Monday. A remake of the Tamil film 'Mouna Guru', it stars Sonakshi as the titular character and Anurag in a negative role. The AR Murugadoss directed film also features Mithun Chakraborty, Konkona Sen Sharma and Amit Sadh. 'Akira' will release on September 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 04 Jul
Ranveer in GQ's Most Influential Young Indians
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and South Indian actor Dulquer Salmaan have featured on GQ's list of '50 Most Influential Young Indians: Next Gen'. TVF's Arunabh Kumar and Biswapati Sarkar, singer Benny Dayal and political strategist Prashant Kishor have also featured in the list. "These are men who have a new vision for India", GQ Editor Che Kurrien said.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:50 pm on 04 Jul
Rihanna releases Star Trek Beyond track Sledgehammer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Singer Rihanna has released her new single 'Sledgehammer', a part of the soundtrack for the film 'Star Trek Beyond'. "It's such a big deal not only as a fan, as a musician... because Star Trek is such a big deal across the globe," said Rihanna. Notably, the video is the first music video to be shot entirely on IMAX cameras.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 04 Jul
Priyanka features on cover of 'InStyle' magazine
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has featured on the cover of 'InStyle' magazine for its August issue. The 33-year-old actress wore an embroidered silk organza Gucci gown for the shoot. Speaking about what fashion means to her, Priyanka said, "If you’re not comfortable, you’ll never look confident. If you’re not confident, you’re never going to be sexy."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:35 pm on 04 Jul
Salman's comment unfortunate, insensitive: Aamir
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Aamir Khan on Monday called Salman Khan’s 'raped woman' remark "unfortunate and insensitive". However, he added, “I wasn’t present when he made the comment". He further said that he is yet to speak to Salman over the issue. Responding to a query on whether he had any advice for Salman, Aamir said, "Who am I to advise?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:31 pm on 04 Jul
Sunidhi to make her acting debut in short film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan is set to make her acting debut in the short film 'Playing Priya'. Directed by Arif Ali, the film is a fantasy thriller, which will soon be released on a digital platform. "I always wanted to act but never thought that I would enjoy it so much. The whole experience was just awesome," said Sunidhi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:27 pm on 04 Jul
Kareena's pregnancy wont delay our film: Rhea
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Rhea Kapoor has said that actress Kareena Kapoor's pregnancy will not delay their film 'Veere Di Wedding', which has Kareena in the lead. "Kareena is going on with her work... as usual and we couldn't be prouder to have her!", said Rhea. The film will go on floors in August, while Kareena is expecting her first child in December.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:35 pm on 04 Jul
GoT map shows routes taken by characters
short by Pragya Swastik / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
An interactive map of the popular television series 'Game of Thrones' shows users the routes travelled by the various characters. Called 'Quartermaester', the map can be used to search specific towns in fictional continents featured in the series. Further, a 'spoiler filter' in the map shows the content only to the point a user has watched the series.
short by Pragya Swastik / 03:33 pm on 04 Jul
Complaint against Abhijeet for abusing journalist
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
A police complaint against playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has been registered for his alleged abusive comments on Twitter against Swati Chaturvedi, a female journalist. Chaturvedi had slammed Abhijeet for calling the murder of the Infosys techie in Chennai a case of 'love jihad'. "I caught out his lies and he (Abhijeet) sexually abused me on Twitter," said Chaturvedi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:02 pm on 04 Jul
Have to love the story to choose a film: Aamir
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor Aamir Khan has said that when it comes to choosing a film, he has to love the story and it needs to speak to him. He added that he initially refused to do 'Dangal' but agreed as he could not get the script out of his head. Further, Aamir revealed that he hates being called a "method actor".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:49 pm on 04 Jul
KRK apologises to Vikram Bhatt over name calling
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
Actor-producer Kamaal R Khan (KRK) has apologised to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt after the latter wrote an open letter criticising KRK for calling him a pimp and an actress a prostitute. "Today a new very serious type of critic has (been) born", tweeted KRK. Meanwhile, Bhatt tweeted, "[P]eople will take you seriously now because you are not a troll anymore."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:41 pm on 04 Jul
New poster of Aamir Khan starrer Dangal revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jul 2016,Monday
A new poster for the Aamir Khan starrer 'Dangal' was revealed on Monday at an event attended by Aamir along with director Nitesh Tiwari and co-producer Siddharth Roy Kapur. The poster features Aamir as the character 'Mahavir Singh Phogat' along with his onscreen daughters and the caption "Are my daughters any less than sons?" 'Dangal' will release on December 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:23 pm on 04 Jul
I am not dating anyone right now: Sushant
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday
Denying the rumours of his link-ups, actor Sushant Singh Rajput has said that he is not "dating anyone right now". He also added that the focus on his personal life sometimes "gets" to him "because the other person and the families of both the parties get dragged into the story as well."
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:39 pm on 03 Jul
Indian acting schools are frauds: Naseeruddin
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has slammed the current state of acting training in India and said "there are no acting teachers in the country", calling them "shams" and "frauds". "All these people running acting schools...are fooling the kids...and teach them nothing”, he added. Notably, Naseeruddin was a student of National School of Drama before entering the film industry.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:23 pm on 03 Jul
Sachin, Kohli wish Harbhajan on his 36th b'day
short by Dishant Sharma / on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished Harbhajan Singh on his 36th birthday by tweeting, "Happy birthday Bhajji! May God bless you with good health and happiness. Have a great year buddy! @harbhajan_singh". India's Test captain Virat Kohli also wished Harbhajan by tweeting, "Happy Birthday @harbhajan_singh paaji. God bless you. Have a great year ahead!! Cheers".
short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 03 Jul
Irrfan Khan condemns Dhaka attack
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Irrfan Khan has condemned the recent attack in Bangladesh by the militant group ISIS. The actor took to social media to express his condolences to the victims and condemned the act while posting, "Haadsa ek jagah hota hai , badnaam Islaam aur poori duniya ka musalman hota hai."
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:54 pm on 03 Jul
Aamir Khan features on 'GQ' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday
Actor Aamir Khan has featured on the cover of the July edition of men's magazine 'GQ India'. The actor is seen in a black suit, sporting a stubble. The cover story is titled 'Unstoppable Aamir'. Notably, this is Aamir's first cover shoot since appearing on the cover of the TIME magazine in 2013.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:06 pm on 03 Jul
'Kareena Kapoor' 5th most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Following the confirmation of reports that actor Kareena Kapoor is pregnant, 'Kareena Kapoor' was the fifth most trending Google search in India on Saturday. It was most looked up in Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh and Gujarat. 'Wimbledon 2016', 'terrorist attack in Dhaka' and 'DRDO' were some of the other trending searches of the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:49 pm on 02 Jul
Don't make fun of SRK, Salman says in 'Sultan'
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
A dialogue promo has been released on YouTube from Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Sultan', wherein the actor can be seen saying, "Don't make fun of Shah Rukh Khan, I like him a lot". His character in the film says so after another actor asks him, "Have you come here to wrestle or to romance? Do you think you are SRK?"
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 11:25 pm on 02 Jul
Salman, SRK and Aryan spotted cycling together
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan were spotted cycling on the streets of Bandra, Mumbai on early Friday morning with the latter's son, Aryan. SRK also took to Twitter to post a picture of himself with Salman on bicycles and captioned, "Bhai bhai on bike bike. No pollution… bhai says ‘Michael Lal Cycle Lal’".
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 11:06 pm on 02 Jul
Rani, Aditya seen together 1st time post wedding
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji and producer-director Aditya Chopra have been seen together in a group picture for the first time since they got married to each other in April 2014. The photograph, showing the entire cast and crew of upcoming film 'Befikre', has been captured in France after wrapping up the shooting of the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 11:05 pm on 02 Jul
Trailer of Leone's 'Beiimaan Love' released
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
The official trailer of actress Sunny Leone's 'Beiimaan Love' has been released on YouTube. Also starring Rajniesh Duggall, Daniel Weber, and Rajiv Verma, the film is a "dark love story exposing the betrayal of love in current times", according to its description. Directed and produced by Rajeev Chaudhari, the film is scheduled to release in August this year.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 11:01 pm on 02 Jul
New 'Shivaay' poster shows Ajay, Erika together
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Ajay Devgn on Friday released a new poster of his upcoming film 'Shivaay', wherein female lead Erika Kaar, a native of Poland, is seen with him for the first time. The action adventure film, releasing on October 28 this year, also stars 18-year-old Sayyeshaa Saigal in the lead. The Devgn directorial is the Bollywood debut of both the actresses.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 10:17 pm on 02 Jul
Oscar winner McConaughey to teach Texas students
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey, who had won an Oscar for his role in the film 'Dallas Buyers Club', is set to teach a film class at the University of Texas in the US. McConaughey, who is also an alumnus of the same institution, will be joining the faculty alongside Gary Ross, the director of his film 'Free State of Jones'.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 09:46 pm on 02 Jul
Clerics don't scare me: Irrfan Khan
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Irrfan Khan, who has been slammed by Muslim clerics for his recent comments on "religious issues", has responded by tweeting "Clerics don't scare me !! Thank God I don’t live in a country governed by religious contractors (thekedars) #FREEDOM.” The actor had recently questioned the practices of fasting and animal sacrifice during 'Ramzan' and 'Muharram'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:38 pm on 02 Jul
'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai to return as web series'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
According to reports, Indian sitcom 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' will come back as a web series. "[N]one of us wanted a never-ending TV series but a shorter term online was a good idea. Once I return from my vacation, I will finalise the script and we will move on from there", JD Majethia, the producer, was quoted as saying.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:29 pm on 02 Jul
Katy Perry first to cross 90mn Twitter followers
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Maintaining the title of the most followed person on Twitter, singer Katy Perry on Friday hit the highest ever mark of 90 million followers on the micro-blogging website. Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are second and third most followed on Twitter with over 83 million and 78 million followers, while US President Barack Obama is fourth with 75.8 million followers.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 08:26 pm on 02 Jul
Leonardo was to star in first 'Baywatch': Report
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was supposed to star in the original Baywatch television series as the show's protagonist Mitch Buchannon's son, according to reports. David Hasselhoff, who played Buchannon on screen, reportedly did not want the then 15-year-old DiCaprio to be cast as his son because he thought portraying the father of a child that age would make him look old.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:42 pm on 02 Jul
Was protecting her from me: SRK on Suhana’s pic
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Reacting to his daughter Suhana’s bikini-clad picture surfacing on the Internet, actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he was protecting her from himself, and not the media. “It’s my stardom that was the reason that picture made it to the news — it wouldn’t have if she wasn’t SRK’s daughter”, added SRK.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:29 pm on 02 Jul
Still feel terrified on the red carpet: Emma
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
Actress Emma Watson has said that she still fears walking the red carpet despite attending film premieres for more than ten years. "It’s funny because obviously I’ve been doing it since I was like 10-years-old....It’s just the level of energy and the amount of people and it is a lot of attention in a small place,” she added. ​
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:31 pm on 02 Jul
'B'wood's costliest chase sequence in Dishoom'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
According to actor Varun Dhawan, his upcoming film 'Dishoom' will have the most expensive chase sequence in Bollywood. The 11-12 minute chase sequence that has been shot in Morocco​ has reportedly cost the producers an amount of ₹3 crore. 'Dishoom', which also stars John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez in leading roles, is scheduled to release on July 29.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:25 pm on 02 Jul
Saif confirms Kareena's pregnancy: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
According to reports, actor Saif Ali Khan has confirmed the pregnancy of his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan. "My wife and I would like to announce that we are expecting our first child in December. We would like to thank our well wishers for their blessings....and also the press for their discretion and patience", Saif was quoted as saying. ​
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:28 pm on 02 Jul
I have always been in relationships: Priyanka
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
In a recent magazine interview, actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she has "never dated" but has "always been in relationships". Explaining the difference, she added, "You like someone, you court each other, you get into a relationship. You’re answerable to each other. Whereas the non-answerability of dating, my god, I don’t know if I would ever be able to.”
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:26 pm on 02 Jul
Honey Singh thanks doctors for treatment: Report
short by Daisy Mowke / on 02 Jul 2016,Saturday
According to reports, Bollywood rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has thanked his doctors for treating him and helping him successfully battle bipolar disorder. The singer had disappeared from the limelight and recently confessed that he was "bipolar and an alcoholic, which aggravated the condition." Bipolar disorder is a condition in which an individual goes through extreme mood swings.
short by Daisy Mowke / 12:09 am on 02 Jul
Harrison Ford is highest-grossing H’wood actor
short by Rini Kapoor / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
American actor and film producer Harrison Ford is the highest grossing movie star of all time according to Box Office Mojo with his films making over $4.8 billion in the US. The second and third positions are held by Samuel L Jackson and Morgan Freeman respectively. Some of Harrison’s notable films include Blade Runner, Star Wars, and The Fugitive.
short by Rini Kapoor / 08:23 pm on 01 Jul
Sushant, Parineeti in Homi Adajania's next
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Parineeti Chopra took to Twitter to announce their upcoming film together. Titled 'Takadum', the film will be directed by Homi Adajania. The film's shooting will start in mid-October as announced by Adajania on Twitter. Notably, Sushant and Parineeti were last seen together in the 2013 romantic comedy film 'Shuddh Desi Romance'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:22 pm on 01 Jul
Rihanna sends pizza, towels to rain-soaked fans
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Singer Rihanna reportedly sent 20 boxes of pizza and towels to dry-off for fans who had been waiting in the rain before her concert to see her perform. The singer was slated to perform for her 'Anti World Tour' in Manchester, England on Wednesday when it rained. According to reports, Rihanna even signed some of the pizza boxes.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:01 pm on 01 Jul
Parineeti dubs for Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has lent her voice to ‘Sophie’, the female protagonist in the Hindi version of Steven Spielberg’s fantasy adventure film ‘The BFG’. The film is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. Amitabh Bachchan and Gulshan Grover have also lent their voice to the film which will release in India on July 15.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:29 pm on 01 Jul
Celebrities pay tribute to Orlando victims
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
LGBT civil rights advocacy group 'Human Rights Campaign' has released a video titled 'Stop the Hate' to honor the victims of the Orlando shooting. Directed by Ryan Murphy, the video features 49 celebrities paying tribute to the 49 victims. Lady Gaga, Kerry Washington, Caitlyn Jenner, Demi Lovato and Sofia Vergara are some of the celebrities featuring in the video.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:14 pm on 01 Jul
'16 Years Of Kareena' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
After Kareena Kapoor completed 16 years in Bollywood, '16 Years Of Kareena' was a top Indian Twitter trend on Friday. A user reacted by tweeting, "Kareena Kapoor was, is & will remain the Queen of Bollywood. 16 Years of Kareena Kapoor." Another tweet read, "Pitched against: Ameesha, Priyanka, Katrina, Vidya, Deepika, Alia and still going strong. 16 Years Of Kareena."
short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 01 Jul
'The Legend of Tarzan' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
The Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie starrer 'The Legend of Tarzan', which released on Friday, "is too simplistic to be entirely involving", wrote India Today. Hindustan Times called it "a wonderfully old-fashioned Hollywood epic" while Times of India wrote that the film "lacks the visual finesse and palpability". It has been rated 2.5/5 (India Today, TOI) and 4/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 01 Jul
Tolkien's grandson writes on his war experiences
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Simon Tolkien, grandson of JRR Tolkien, has published his fifth novel 'No Man's Land' which is based on his grandfather's experience in the Battle of Somme during the First World War. The novel's publication coincides with the centenary of the battle. JRR Tolkien, who is known for writing 'The Lord of the Rings', fought in the Somme between July-October 1916.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:19 pm on 01 Jul
Jessica Alba's startup in no rush for an IPO
short by Pragya Swastik / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
US-based consumer goods startup 'The Honest Company', founded by actress Jessica Alba and three others, is in no rush for an IPO said Jeremy Liew, a board member at the startup. Founded in 2011, it lets users buy over 100 products for babies, personal care, and wellness. Investors valued Honest at $1.7 billion in a financing round last year.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:26 pm on 01 Jul
Rahman to compose music in India's costliest film
short by Daisy Mowke / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Music composer AR Rahman will compose the music for Sundar C's upcoming film, the filmmaker's wife revealed on Friday. Tentatively titled 'Brobdingnagian', the movie is touted to be the costliest Indian film ever made and will be Rahman's first movie with Sundar C. The movie will be shot over 2 years, and will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:09 pm on 01 Jul
Equation with Deepika same as before: Priyanka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that her equation with actress Deepika Padukone has not changed but is the same as it was earlier. "Earlier you all (media) used to write we are BFFs (best friends forever) so why and how did this change. You only said it has changed," said Priyanka while denying rumours of a rift with Deepika.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 01 Jul
Irrfan slams fasting for Ramzan, animal sacrifice
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Irrfan Khan has questioned the ritual of fasting and animal sacrifice during 'Ramzan' and 'Muharram', which are holy festivals for Muslims. "Rather than fasting during Ramzan, people should self-introspect... We, Muslims, have made a mockery of Muharram," said Irrfan. However, Muslim clerics have slammed Irrfan saying that he should "concentrate on his film career" and not make such remarks.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:06 pm on 01 Jul
Amitabh wins poll to portray Balasaheb Thackeray
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has topped a poll conducted by an entertainment website on who should portray politician Balasaheb Thackeray onscreen for the biopic 'Saheb'. The 73-year-old actor received the highest number of votes beating Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Manoj Bajpayee, the other actors included in the poll. The biopic is being produced by Balasabeb's daughter-in-law Smita Thackeray.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:39 pm on 01 Jul
Can't pass any judgement on Salman's remark: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) on Thursday said that he could not pass any judgement on actor Salman Khan's recent statement where he compared himself to a "raped woman". He added, "I don’t think I am anyone to be making a comment. I am so inappropriate myself.” SRK further said that he has also said "some really wrong things".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:43 pm on 01 Jul
'Shorgul' is a clichéd melodrama: Indian Express
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
The Jimmy Shergill and Ashutosh Rana starrer 'Shorgul', which released on Friday, is "a toothless, clichéd melodrama", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times called it "a disappointment". Meanwhile, NDTV called 'Shorgul' "a shrill, simplistic, by-the-rote drama that does not have the foggiest clue what to do with its... delicate subject matter". It was rated 1.5 (Indian Express) and 1/5 (HT, NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:11 pm on 01 Jul
Scarlett becomes highest-grossing H’wood actress
short by Jatan Desai / on 01 Jul 2016,Friday
American actress Scarlett Johansson has become Hollywood’s highest-grossing female film star of all time, with her films making over $3.3 billion in the US, according to Box Office Mojo. The 31-year-old has acted in 37 movies so far. Some of her notable films include Lost in Translation, Lucy, The Avengers and 'Captain America: Civil War'.
short by Jatan Desai / 08:54 am on 01 Jul
'Kabali' themed aircraft introduced by Air Asia
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Malaysian carrier Air Asia has introduced a 'Kabali' themed aircraft, as a part of promotion for the film. It will fly fans from Bengaluru to Chennai for the first day, first show of the film. The flight will connect 10 other cities including, New Delhi, Goa, Pune and Kochi. The release date of 'Kabali' has not been confirmed so far.
short by Daisy Mowke / 09:19 pm on 30 Jun
Audrey Hepburn's letters sold for £11,250
short by Shipra Sharma / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
A collection of letters written by late British actress Audrey Hepburn has sold at the Bonhams auction for £11,250 (approximately ₹10 lakh), more than twice the estimate. The letters were written between 1951 and 1960 by Audrey to her mentor Sir Felix Aylmer. They reveal Audrey's journey from being an unknown ballerina to becoming a Hollywood star.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:26 pm on 30 Jun
‘Gone with the Wind’ was published 80 years ago
short by Satyaki Das / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Margaret Mitchell’s historical drama novel 'Gone with the Wind' was first published on June 30, 1936. Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for this novel in 1937. It went on to be adapted as an eponymous film in 1939, and Mitchell was paid $50,000 for the film rights of her book, a record-high at the time.
short by Satyaki Das / 07:32 pm on 30 Jun
1990s video of SRK as Doordarshan host surfaces
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
A video of actor Shah Rukh Khan hosting a musical show on Doordarshan has surfaced on YouTube. In the video, a young SRK can be seen introducing singer Kumar Sanu on the show. Notably, SRK began his career with the TV show 'Fauji' in 1989 before making his Bollywood debut with the 1992 film 'Deewana'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:27 pm on 30 Jun
Official trailer of 'Trolls' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the upcoming animated musical comedy film 'Trolls' has been released. The film is based on Troll dolls created by Thomas Dam, and features Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand and Gwen Stefani voicing the main characters of the film. Directed by Mike Mitchell, the film is scheduled to release on November 4.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:27 pm on 30 Jun
Petition signed against casting Leo in 'Rumi'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Over 11,000 people have signed a petition against casting actor Leonardo Dicaprio as a protagonist in a biopic of the Persian poet Rumi. They have demanded the producers to cast a Middle eastern actor to play the poet. “Casting Leonardo DiCaprio.... takes possession of Muslim accomplishments and gives the credit to a white man,” the petition read.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:52 pm on 30 Jun
Abhishek Bachchan holds a Guinness world record
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Abhishek Bachchan holds the Guinness world record for most public appearances made by a film star in 12 hours for promoting the same film. While promoting 'Delhi 6' on February 22, 2009, Abhishek travelled to 7 cities including Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. He covered 1,800 km in 12 hours, travelling by car and private jet.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 05:41 pm on 30 Jun
'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' likely to make a comeback
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Indian sitcom 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' is likely to hit the small screen again, as per reports. Producer JD Majethia took to Twitter to share a picture of a reunion of the cast and captioned it as "Sarabhai family at satish ji‘s place…. Some good news for fans on its way." The show went off-air in the year 2006.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:10 pm on 30 Jun
Sharmila, Frieda invited to be Academy members
short by Shipra Sharma / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Indian actors Sharmila Tagore and Freida Pinto, and filmmaker Deepa Mehta have been invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be its members. The Academy has extended membership invitations to 683 artists who "have made a lasting impact on movie fans everywhere". British filmmaker of Indian-origin, Asif Kapadia has also been invited to become a member.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:09 pm on 30 Jun
Trailer of Tom Hanks starrer 'Sully' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
The trailer for the upcoming biographical film 'Sully' was released on Wednesday. Directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, the film stars actor Tom Hanks as American pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who successfully landed the troubled US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009, saving 155 lives. It is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:15 pm on 30 Jun
Kangana features on 'Grazia' cover
short by Daisy Mowke / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has featured on the cover of the 100th issue of 'Grazia India' magazine. She is seen wearing a white and black dress with neon highlights, ruffled hair and understated makeup. The cover story, titled 'Ordinary is my Superpower', features Kangana and "99 other powerhouses who have transformed​ the fashion​ scene in the country."
short by Daisy Mowke / 02:59 pm on 30 Jun
Official trailer of Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the Akshay Kumar and Ileana D'Cruz starrer film 'Rustom' has been released. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, the film is based on the life of Naval Officer KM Nanavati, who was tried in court for killing his wife’s lover. Also featuring Esha Gupta, the film is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:54 pm on 30 Jun
Hollywood to make film on 'Lone Wolf and Cub'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Japanese 'manga' (comic book) 'Lone Wolf and Cub' will be made into a Hollywood film by producer Steven Paul's 'SP International Pictures'. The manga, written by Koike Kazuo with illustrations by Goseki Kojima, was first published in 1970 and has already been adapted into a television series and video game. The film will reportedly start production by 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:13 pm on 29 Jun
'Game of Thrones' to have 13 more episodes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
David Benioff, the co-creator of the HBO television series 'Game of Thrones' has confirmed that there are only 13 episodes left before the series ends. “It’s two more seasons we’re talking about. [W]e talked about doing this in 70-75 hours... Call it 73 for now,” said Benioff. He further added that they are “not planning to prolong the saga."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:04 pm on 29 Jun
Canadian PM Trudeau features on Marvel comic cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will feature on the cover of Marvel's fifth issue of 'Civil War II: Choosing Sides', which will be out on August 31. Trudeau will also be a minor character in the issue, as per a spokesperson from Marvel. The cover also features Iron Man and members of 'Alpha Flight', once Canada's premiere Super Hero team.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:40 pm on 29 Jun
Video of Rowling's American wizarding school out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
An introductory video to author JK Rowling’s latest writing on the North American wizarding school, 'Ilvermorny' has been released. ‘Ilvermorny’ is the second in a series of new writing by Rowling called 'Magic in North America'. The writings are aimed at providing more information on the history of magic before the release of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:35 pm on 29 Jun
GoT season 6 finale top viewed episode in series
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The finale of 'Game of Thrones' season six received the highest rating ever for the entire series with around 8.9 million watching the episode 'The Winds of Winter', as per reports. The previous record was held by the season five finale with 8.1 million viewers. Season 6 has reportedly averaged 23.3 million viewers per episode across all forms of viewing.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:13 pm on 29 Jun
Papon, Lucky Ali to perform in Gurgaon
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Singers Papon, Lucky Ali and Sona Mohapatra will be performing live at the concert 'Red Live Unwind' in Leisure Valley, Gurgaon on July 24. The concert is in collaboration with 'Red FM' and starts from 5:00 pm. The tickets have been priced from ₹1000 to ₹3000. The concert is open only to people aged above 8 years.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:18 pm on 29 Jun
I'll get filthy to fight filth: Vikram on KRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt in an open letter on actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) has said that he will get 'filthy' to fight KRK, whom he referred to as 'filth'. Vikram has recently served a defamation notice to KRK. The actor's response to the legal notice was to further allege that Vikram was a pimp trying to "supply" actress Meera Chopra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:05 pm on 29 Jun
Director Pa Ranjith reveals plot of 'Kabali'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, Pa Ranjith, the director of the Rajinikanth starrer 'Kabali', revealed the storyline of the film while interacting with the media recently. He revealed that the film is about Tamil people, who were taken to Malaysia as bonded labourers by the British. Rajinikanth's character emerges as a rebel who later becomes a don to save his people.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:06 pm on 29 Jun
Caitlyn features on 'Sports Illustrated' cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Reality television star Caitlyn Jenner, wearing the gold medal she won in the 1976 Olympics, has featured on the cover of the magazine 'Sports Illustrated' for its July issue. Caitlyn, who has worn a golden sequinned jumpsuit for the picture, revealed that she keeps the medal in her makeup bag. Notably, she has worn the medal publicly after 40 years.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:46 pm on 29 Jun
Apte, Manoj starrer 'Kriti' removed from YouTube
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Radhika Apte and Manoj Bajpayee starrer short film 'Kriti' has been removed from YouTube after a copyright claim was made over the film's plot by Nepali filmmaker Aneel Neupane. He accused director Shirish Kunder of copying the story from his short film 'Bob', which released before 'Kriti'. Refuting the allegations, Kunder has sent a legal notice to Neupane.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:30 pm on 29 Jun
I love Disha but as a good friend: Tiger Shroff
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actor Tiger Shroff has dismissed rumours that he is dating actress Disha Patani, saying that he loves her but only​ as a good friend. "I am very comfortable on and off-screen with Disha," said Shroff who featured with her in the single 'Befikra'. Disha will make her Bollywood debut in the upcoming film 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:57 pm on 29 Jun
Lost my virginity when I was 26: Karan Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that he lost his virginity when he was 26 years old. "[T]hat was after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai when I felt mildly famous," added Johar. He further revealed that he had body image issues in the past. "I wasn't happy with my body, wasn't entirely comfortable in my own skin," said Johar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:07 pm on 29 Jun
Was at Istanbul airport before attack: Hrithik
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actor Hrithik Roshan on Wednesday tweeted he was at Istanbul’s Ataturk Aiport, just hours before the suicide terror attack which reportedly killed 36 people. The 42-year-old actor had missed his connecting flight at Istanbul but managed to fly out on an economy flight instead​ of waiting for the next day. He further tweeted, "V (we) must stand united against terrorism."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:04 pm on 29 Jun
Priyanka reacts to Salman's 'rape' remark
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has reacted to the rape remark made by Salman​ Khan by saying​ that rather than adding to the controversy, she would like to bring attention to the real issue. "There is so much reality happening like a brutal rape case in Bihar took place - why is no one talking about the issue," said Priyanka.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:37 pm on 29 Jun
Diesel shares pic of Deepika, daughter Pauline
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actor Vin Diesel has shared a picture where actress Deepika Padukone is seen holding his 15-month-old daughter Pauline. Diesel has named his daughter after his late friend and co-star Paul Walker. Deepika recently finished shooting for her first Hollywood film 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage' where she stars alongside Vin, Nina Dobrev and Samuel L Jackson.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:18 pm on 29 Jun
New trailer for 'Bridget Jones's Baby' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer for the Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth starrer 'Bridget Jones's Baby' has been released. The romantic-comedy film is the third instalment in the 'Bridget Jones' franchise, which is based on Helen Fielding's 1996 novel 'Bridget Jones's Diary'. Also starring Patrick Dempsey and singer Ed Sheeran, the film is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:16 pm on 29 Jun
Salman's reply to NCW notice includes no apology
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Salman Khan has replied to the notice issued by the National Commission for Women (NCW), but has not apologised for his "raped woman" remark, as per the commission's chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam. "I have been told by people who know him that he does not apologize," she added. Further, Salman has been summoned before the Maharashtra Women's Commission on July 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:07 pm on 29 Jun
'Disha Patani' 5th most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Following the release of the song 'Befikra', starring Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff, 'Disha Patani' was the fifth most trending Google search in India on Tuesday. It was most looked up in Uttarakhand, Odisha and Goa. 'England vs Iceland', 'Arnab Goswami Interview With Narendra Modi' and 'Independence Day: Resurgence' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:45 pm on 28 Jun
Rajinikanth’s Kabali stole Madaari poster: Irrfan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that Rajinikanth’s film 'Kabali' "stole" the poster of his film 'Madaari' but said it was no big deal. "Watch his film and watch our film, too,” said Irrfan. While the 'Madaari' poster is the official poster for the film, the poster mentioned by Irrfan for 'Kabali' is reportedly a fan-made poster, according to Rajinikanth’s fans.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:12 pm on 28 Jun
Deleted scene from 'Raman Raghav 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Director Anurag Kashyap has shared a deleted scene from the recently released film 'Raman Raghav 2.0'. He tweeted, "We took this scene out from RR2.0, it came before Raghav goes to meet his father. Tell us if we shouldn't have." The scene features actor Vicky Kaushal as the character 'Raghav', a cop, confessing his crimes in a video camera recording.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:51 pm on 28 Jun
Tiger, Disha starrer 'Befikra' song released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani starrer single 'Befikra' was released on Tuesday. The song has been composed and sung by Meet Bros while Aditi Singh Sharma has also lent her vocals for the track. The video features Tiger and Disha in various locations in Paris. Notably, the two are rumoured to be dating.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:51 pm on 28 Jun
Adele burps in fan's face while clicking selfie
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Singer Adele burped in a fan's face while taking a selfie with the fan during the Glastonbury Festival. "Oh my God, I just burped," the singer admitted, laughed about it and then proceeded to hug her fan. During her performance, Adele sang some of her popular songs including 'Someone Like You' , 'Hello' and her latest track 'Send My Love'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:53 pm on 28 Jun
Adnan Sami to perform live in Noida on July 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Singer Adnan Sami will be performing at the event titled 'Adnan Sami Live' at Gardens Galleria Mall Noida on July 2. The concert, which will be for around two to three hours, will be his first live performance in four years. Adnan is known for​ songs including 'Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao', 'Lift Kara De' and 'Tera Chehra'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 28 Jun
TVF's new video 'Fathers... Watching GoT' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
'The Viral Fever' (TVF) on Monday released a new video titled 'Fathers Secretly Watching Game of Thrones' which is the first episode of their new web series, 'Kyun Ki Baap Bhi Kabhi Beta Tha'. The episode revolves around three Indian fathers who sit down to watch the television series 'Game of Thrones' in secret due to the adult content involved.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 28 Jun
Microsoft makes Game of Thrones themed Xbox One
short by Pragya Swastik / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Microsoft has unveiled a limited edition of its Xbox One gaming console which is inspired by the popular television series Game of Thrones. The console has been made to mark the finale of the sixth season of the series. Only six units of the console will be made, which can be won through contests conducted by Microsoft on social media.
short by Pragya Swastik / 07:14 pm on 28 Jun
My son looks exactly like me: Tusshar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Tusshar Kapoor, who recently became a single father to a baby boy using surrogacy, has said that Laksshya, his newborn son looks exactly like him. "I am turning 40 in a few months, so I felt I was in the right stage to become a single parent... I wanted to have my own child," added Tusshar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 28 Jun
Ranveer imitates female fans of Fawad Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ranveer Singh, on the sidelines of the IIFA Awards, imitated how female fans of actor Fawad Khan react when they see Fawad. The actor started acting like a female fan of Fawad and even asked the Pakistani actor for a hug. He later asked Fawad's fans, "What happens to girls when they see him? What happens to you all?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 28 Jun
Anna Hazare unveils poster of his biopic 'Anna'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday unveiled the poster of the upcoming biopic 'Anna', which is based on his life. "This film is not fictitious... After watching the film, a lot of people will receive inspiration," said Anna. Shashank Udapurkar features as the titular character and has also directed the film. 'Anna' also stars Tanishaa Mukerji and Govind Namdeo.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 28 Jun
Aamir Khan's first film was ‘Yaadon ki Baaraat’
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan made his first on screen appearance as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain’s 1973 film ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat’. His first feature film debut came in the experimental film ‘Holi’ in 1984. However, Aamir began a full-time acting career with a leading role in the tragic romance film ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ in 1988.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 05:53 pm on 28 Jun
Poster of Sonakshi Sinha starrer Akira revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The poster of the Sonakshi Sinha starrer action film 'Akira' was released on Tuesday. Sonakshi, who plays the titular role, shared the poster with the caption, "She will fight back. No one will be forgiven!" The film also stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Anurag Kashyap and Sonakshi's father Shatrughan Sinha. AR Murugadoss directed 'Akira' is scheduled to release on September 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:47 pm on 28 Jun
Kunder sends legal notice to Nepali filmmaker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Shirish Kunder has filed a legal notice against Nepali filmmaker Aneel Neupane and sought an apology from Neupane for claiming that his short film 'Kriti' was a copy of Neupane's Nepali film. Kunder in his notice claims that the shooting for Kriti was completed in February and has counter-accused Neupane that he could have copied his film from 'Kriti'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:09 pm on 28 Jun
'Signing a film doesn't make you Hollywood star'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that simply signing a film does not make one a Hollywood actor. "Let the movie release first,” said Priyanka while adding that she is excited about her first Hollywood release 'Baywatch'. She added that she can take up Bollywood projects only after March 2017 owing to the shooting schedule for her American television series 'Quantico'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:49 pm on 28 Jun
NCW to summon Salman over rape remark
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The National Commission for Women (NCW) will summon actor Salman Khan over his controversial 'raped woman' remark, said the commission's chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam. Earlier, the NCW had sought an apology from Salman and demanded to know as to why he made a public statement comparing himself to a "raped woman" to describe how he felt while shooting for 'Sultan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:37 pm on 28 Jun
Official trailer of 'Morgan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the upcoming science fiction thriller 'Morgan' was released on Monday. Starring Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy and Michelle Yeoh, the film revolves around a corporate consultant who is given the task to determine whether or not to terminate the life of an artificial being created in a laboratory environment. The film is scheduled to release on September 2.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:29 pm on 28 Jun
Kareena features on July cover of Vogue India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has featured on the cover of the fashion magazine 'Vogue India' for its July cover. Kareena is seen in a white Alexis Mabille shirt paired with a black slit skirt from Mugler's fall collection in the cover picture. The cover story has been titled, 'The Power of Kareena: Why We're Mad About Her'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:18 pm on 28 Jun
China bans Lady Gaga post Dalai Lama meet: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, singer Lady Gaga has been included in a list of hostile foreign forces banned by China’s Communist party, following her recent meet with the Dalai Lama. Chinese media has been reportedly instructed to stop circulating her music. Gaga met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader to discuss the "power of kindness" ahead of a conference in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:14 pm on 28 Jun
I know I gave birth to Lord Shiva: Sofia Hayat
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Former 'Big Boss' contestant Sofia Hayat, who has now converted into a nun, has claimed that she has given birth to Lord Shiva while adding, "Today he came back to me and is inside me." Sofia spoke about the entire​ experience on Instagram where she shared a video from her recent visit to Kailash temple in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:01 pm on 28 Jun
Bieber’s ‘Baby’ most disliked YouTube video
short by Vaibhav Gupta / on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday
With over 6.4 million down votes, Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber’s 2010 single ‘Baby’ tops the list of most disliked videos on YouTube. Notably, it was the most-viewed video until November 2012, when it was surpassed by Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’. Currently, with over 1.3 billion views, it is the 15th most viewed video on YouTube.
short by Vaibhav Gupta / 10:05 am on 28 Jun
'Tusshar Kapoor' 2nd most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
After reports that Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor fathered a baby boy using surrogacy, 'Tusshar Kapoor' was the second most trending Google search in India on Monday. It was most looked up in Goa, Maharashtra, and Haryana. 'R D Burman', 'Wimbledon 2016', and 'Italy vs Spain' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:58 pm on 27 Jun
RD Burman composed his first song at age 9
short by Rahul Raj / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Late singer-composer RD Burman composed his first song ‘Aye mere topi palat ke’ at the age of 9, which his father SD Burman used in the film 'Funtoosh' (1956). He also composed the tune of ‘Sar jo tera chakraaye’ as a child which was included in 'Pyaasa' (1957). Burman’s first film as an independent music director was 'Chhote Nawab' (1961).
short by Rahul Raj / 10:19 pm on 27 Jun
Diljit Dosanjh doesn't talk much: Anushka Sharma
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Anushka Sharma, who is working with actor Diljit Dosanjh in the upcoming film 'Phillauri', has said that Diljit is a very quiet person on the sets and does not talk much. Anushka added that she even asked him whether he has ever spoken a single word. However, she praised Diljit's work ethics while calling him "a very honest actor".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:23 pm on 27 Jun
RD Burman won 3 Filmfare awards in his career
short by Rahul Raj / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Late music composer and singer RD Burman won 3 Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director in his career, although he received 15 nominations in the category. He bagged the awards for the films 'Sanam Teri Kasam' in 1983, 'Masoom' in 1984 and '1942: A Love Story' in 1995, among which the last award was given to him posthumously.
short by Rahul Raj / 08:23 pm on 27 Jun
SRK tweets lessons learned in 24 yrs in B'wood
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Monday tweeted a tribute to his 24 years in Bollywood with the names of 24 imaginary women, whose acronym he expanded into "life lessons". He tweeted lessons like "TINA. There is nothing abnormal", "ITI. Imagine the impossible" and "SKY. Smoking kills you". He also posted funny tweets like "SWATI. Superheroes wear acutely tight innerwear".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:12 pm on 27 Jun
Beyoncé wins four awards at BET Awards 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Singer Beyoncé won four awards, including the 'Best Female R&B/Pop Artist' award, at the BET Awards 2016, held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Rihanna and Drake won the Best Collaboration award for 'Work'. Meanwhile, actor Samuel L Jackson was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Established by the Black Entertainment Television network, the awards honour African Americans in various fields.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:00 pm on 27 Jun
Adnan pays tribute to RD Burman with rare pic
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Singer Adnan Sami on Monday shared a picture of himself as a child with late music composer RD Burman to pay tribute to Burman on his 77th birth anniversary. "He was so loving & full of encouragement... God bless him," tweeted Adnan. Rishi Kapoor tweeted, "Happy 77th Birthday! And thank you". Meanwhile Amit Trivedi wrote, "Happy birthday to the boss."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:48 pm on 27 Jun
Truth will be out soon: Hrithik on Kangana row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Hrithik Roshan has said that everyone will know the truth soon about the controversy involving him and actress Kangana Ranaut. Earlier, the two served legal notices to each other. While Hrithik in his legal notice demanded an apology from Kangana for defaming him with her "silly ex" remark, the actress accused him of intimidation in a counter legal notice.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:20 pm on 27 Jun
Gangrape victim demands ₹10 crore from Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
A gangrape victim from Hisar, Haryana on Saturday served a legal notice demanding ₹10 crore from actor Salman Khan for his remarks that he felt like a "raped woman" while training for 'Sultan'. The victim claimed that his remarks tarnished her image. The victim's advocate has warned of filing criminal cases if the demand is not fulfilled within 15 days.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:05 pm on 27 Jun
RD Burman composed music for 331 films
short by Rahul Raj / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Late music composer Rahul Dev Burman, popularly known as Pancham Da in Bollywood, composed musical scores for 331 films during his career, spanning over 30 years. Out of these films, 292 were in Hindi, while others were in Bengali, Telugu, Tamil and Oriya. He also composed music for five TV serials in Hindi and Marathi.
short by Rahul Raj / 06:55 pm on 27 Jun
SRK to star in Hindi remake of Theri: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) will portray the character 'DCP Vijay Kumar' in the Hindi remake of the Tamil film 'Theri'. The character​ was played by Vijay in the original film. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty will reportedly be working on the remake. Earlier, Rohit had confirmed that he will be working with SRK in a new film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:23 pm on 27 Jun
'Raman Raghav 2.0' earns ₹3.98 cr on 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
The Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0', which released on Friday, has earned ₹3.98 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹1.10 crore on Friday, ₹1.40 crore on Saturday and ₹1.48 crore on Sunday. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film is based on the serial killer Raman Raghav.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:35 pm on 27 Jun
Sonam shares childhood pic with Arjun Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has shared a picture of herself and her cousin actor Arjun Kapoor from their childhood days. The actress shared the picture on Sunday to wish Arjun on his 31st birthday. She captioned the picture, "Always by my side through thick & thin... Happy Birthday!" Meanwhile, Arjun celebrated his birthday on the sets of his film 'Half Girlfriend'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:16 pm on 27 Jun
#RDBurman trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
On the 77th birth anniversary of late Bollywood music director, RD Burman, #RDBurman was a top Indian Twitter trend on Monday. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana tweeted, "I listen to Pancham Da's songs everyday. Don't know how differently I can celebrate his bday. #RDBurman." Another user posted, "There can be only one musical god for me and that is #RDBurman."
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 27 Jun
Title track of 'Sultan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
The title track of the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan' was released on Monday. The song has been composed by Vishal and Shekhar, and sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Shadab Faridi. It has been picturised on Salman, who plays the titular character, and his trainer, played by Randeep Hooda. The film will release on July 6.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:45 pm on 27 Jun
'Sultan' to get a Wednesday release on July 6
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Yash Raj Films has confirmed that the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan' will release on July 6, which is a Wednesday, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed on Monday. He added that the film would thus get a five-day opening, which would end on July 10. Advance bookings for the film will start on July 3 across India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:06 pm on 27 Jun
'Independence Day...' mints ₹16.9 cr on 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
The science fiction film 'Independence Day: Resurgence', which released on Friday, has collected ₹16.90 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹4.70 crore on Friday, ₹5.80 crore on Saturday and ₹6.40 crore on Sunday. A sequel to the 1996 film 'Independence Day', the film stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:24 pm on 27 Jun
Wish to work in Pakistani films, TV shows: Anil
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Anil Kapoor has said that he wishes to work in Pakistani films and television shows. “Everyone should work together... Sharing love and appreciation make(s) any industry grow,” said Anil. Further, in a session with filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and actress Freida Pinto at the IIFA Awards, Anil added that films which are more 'real' are 'better'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:21 pm on 27 Jun
'Game of Thrones' Season 6 finale airs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
The finale of 'Game of Thrones' season 6 titled 'The Winds of Winter', which aired on Monday, "ends with blood, fire and a promise of massive wars to come", wrote The Wall Street Journal. Forbes called the episode "one of the best episodes yet of HBO’s fantasy drama". Meanwhile, TIME magazine wrote that the season "ended with great strength."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 27 Jun
Tusshar uses surrogacy to father baby boy
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Tusshar Kapoor has become a father to a baby boy through surrogacy using in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The 39-year-old actor will be a single parent to his son, who has been named Laksshya, as he is unmarried. Tusshar’s parents, Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor said, "We... are completely supportive of Tusshar’s decision. This is... an exciting time in our lives."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 27 Jun
'Fawad Khan' 2nd most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 27 Jun 2016,Monday
Following the Pakistani actor's appearance at the IIFA Awards 2016 in Madrid, 'Fawad Khan' was the second most trending Google search in India on Sunday. It was most looked up in Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, and Delhi. 'France vs Ireland' and 'Kanye West Famous' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:01 am on 27 Jun
Kanye’s new video features ‘naked’ Swift, Trump
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
Singer Kanye West has released the video for his track 'Famous' which features naked celebrities and personalities including Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Donald Trump in bed with the singer and his wife Kim Kardashian. Swift is reportedly furious over the naked wax figurine portrayal of her. West has not clarified whether the people featured are the actual celebrities or not.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:10 pm on 26 Jun
'Baahubali wouldn't happen with Bollywood stars'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
SS Rajamouli, the director of the film 'Baahubali', has said that the film would not have happened with Bollywood actors. "When I started 'Baahubali: The Beginning'... we knew that I need my stars to give me their dates for two years. Can you think of any of the Bollywood stars who can give their dates for two years", Rajamouli said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:23 pm on 26 Jun
'Oscars shouldn't be benchmark for Indian films'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Anupam Kher, while attending the IIFA Awards in Spain, said that the Oscars Awards should not become "the benchmark to celebrate Indian cinema". He added, "We do everything in abundance... there's so much to show about Indian cinema." Kher also mentioned that he was the first actor to host the IIFA Awards in 2000.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:53 pm on 26 Jun
HBO releases pics from 'Game of Thrones' finale
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
HBO has released pictures from the final episode of the sixth season of the television series 'Game of Thrones', which is slated to air on June 27 in India. Some of the characters featured in the pictures include Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, Bran Stark, Ser Davos and Jaime Lannister among others. Notably, the season finale will be 69 minutes long.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:42 pm on 26 Jun
Why would Aamir be scared (of Sultan): Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan has said that there is no point in comparing his film 'Sultan' and Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' while adding, "Why would Aamir be scared (of Sultan)". “My film is different than his. Both of us knew that the two films are about wrestling. I have heard Aamir’s (film) script and it is outstanding," added Salman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:59 pm on 26 Jun
Serena Williams features in Beyoncé's new video
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
Tennis player Serena Williams has appeared in the video for Beyoncé's new single 'Sorry'. Serena is seen twerking in the video, which has been directed by Beyoncé along with Kahlil Joseph. 'Sorry' is from Beyoncé's latest album 'Lemonade' and features the line "He better call Becky with the good hair", which reportedly refers to her husband Jay-Z cheating on her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:12 pm on 26 Jun
Ranveer wishes Arjun on his birthday at IIFA '16
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Ranveer Singh sang a birthday song on the sidelines of the IIFA Awards 2016 for actor Arjun Kapoor. Arjun, who turned 31 on Sunday, started his career in Bollywood as an assistant director to Nikhil Advani for the film 'Kal Ho Na Ho' in 2003. He made his acting debut with the 2012 film 'Ishaqzaade' opposite actress Parineeti Chopra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:59 pm on 26 Jun
New trailer of 'Lights Out' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
A new trailer for the upcoming American horror film 'Lights Out' has been released. The film revolves around how Rebecca, portrayed by Teresa Palmer, believes that her brother Martin, played by Gabriel Bateman, is being haunted by a spirit that is only visible​ in the dark. Directed by David F Sandberg, the film is scheduled to release on July 22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:58 pm on 26 Jun
Karisma planning Bollywood comeback: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
As per reports, actress Karisma Kapoor is planning to make a comeback to Bollywood. The 42-year-old actress has reportedly been assessing story narrations for various films including one where she has been offered the role of a sports coach. Notably, Karisma's last venture in Bollywood was the 2012 supernatural thriller 'Dangerous Ishhq'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:37 pm on 26 Jun
Ranveer Singh named Best Actor at IIFA 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday
Ranveer Singh has won the Best Actor in Male Category for 'Bajirao Mastani' at the 17th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Spain. While Deepika Padukone won the Best Actor in Female Category for 'Piku', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' was named the Best Picture. Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali won the Best Direction Award for 'Bajirao Mastani'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:57 am on 26 Jun
Torrent site owner arrested for Udta Punjab leak
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
The cyber cell of the Mumbai Police has arrested Dipak Kumar, the owner of the torrent site 'allzmovies.in', in Delhi in the case concerning​ the online leak of the film 'Udta Punjab', two days ahead of its official release. The investigation by the police revealed that the first Censor copy was stolen and uploaded on Torrent by Kumar's website.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:35 pm on 25 Jun
'Led Zeppelin' wins copyright case over song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
The rock band 'Led Zeppelin', represented by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page in a US court, has won the copyright case where the band was accused of plagiarising​ the opening riff in the track 'Stairway to Heaven'. Earlier, Michael Skidmore, the trustee of Spirit's guitarist Randy Wolfe, sued the band claiming that the riff copied Spirit's instrumental track 'Taurus'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:06 pm on 25 Jun
#24GoldenYearsOfKingKhan today's Twitter trend
short by Dishant Sharma / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
On the day Shah Rukh Khan completed 24 years in Bollywood, #24GoldenYearsOfKingKhan was a top Indian Twitter trend on Saturday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "A man with a golden heart, born to rule..born to be 'BAADSHAH' #24GoldenYearsOfKingKhan". "From ₹20 to world's 2nd richest actor and from common man to world's most popular actor #24GoldenYearsOfKingKhan", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 25 Jun
Sonam showcases her personal wardrobe for Vogue
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actress Sonam Kapoor in a video for 'Vogue India' showcased her personal wardrobe and discussed her favourite outfits, shoes and accessories. The video was part of the 'Vogue All Access Series' where Sonam revealed customised 'Dolce & Gabbana' shoes and a studded 'Burberry' jacket among other favourites. She especially mentioned a 'Chanel' suit which she wore in the film 'Aisha'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:17 pm on 25 Jun
Taking paternity leave to be around Mira: Shahid
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that he is "taking a full-fledged paternity leave" to be around his wife Mira Rajput, who is currently in the third trimester of her pregnancy. "This is my once in a lifetime opportunity or twice in a lifetime opportunity, maybe (laughs)," said Shahid. The couple had tied the knot on July 7 last year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 25 Jun
Release date of 'Shorgul' shifted to July 1
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
The release date of the Jimmy Shergill starrer 'Shorgul' has been shifted to July 1. The date was reportedly shifted after allegations, including a fatwa against Shergill, that 'Shorgul' will hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community as it revolves around the Muzaffarnagar riots. However, Shorgul's director Pranav Singh said, "There is nothing in the film which will hurt anyone."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:51 pm on 25 Jun
Crucial to be responsible in what you say: Pinto
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actress Freida Pinto has said that it is important for people to be responsible for what they say. However, she refused to directly comment on Salman Khan's 'raped woman' remarks. Speaking at the sidelines of an IIFA event, she added, "You have to be strong enough and bold enough to say I am sorry when you are wrong."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 25 Jun
Kunder accused of copying Kriti from Nepali film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Shirish Kunder has been accused of copying his recent short film 'Kriti' from a Nepali short film 'BOB'. The film's maker Aneel Neupane alleged that Kunder "stole the plot" of 'BOB'. Kunder responded by tweeting "To those comparing #Kriti with some short film released on May 12, 2016: #Kriti was shot in February, 2016. Hope this settles the matter."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:08 pm on 25 Jun
Independent music sidelined by film songs: Sen
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
Singer Palash Sen, the vocalist of the band 'Euphoria', has said that independent​ music has been sidelined and fails to reach the audience as the film industry blocks slots on every music channel to play movie songs. "By limiting the audience to just film songs, the music companies are forcing audience to listen (to) baseless and meaningless stuff," said Palash.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:00 pm on 25 Jun
Shekhar Kapur's daughter launches new single
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday
Kaveri, the daughter of filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, has made her debut as a singer with her new single 'Did You Know'. Shekhar tweeted, "At 15 she writes composes, sings her own songs. Moves me 2 tears of joy every time." Kaveri began training in Hindustani classical music when she was six.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:23 pm on 25 Jun
'Mohenjo Daro' trailer YouTube's most seen today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
The official trailer of Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde starrer movie 'Mohenjo Daro' was the most viewed YouTube video in India on Friday. The trailer was released on June 20 and has garnered over 66 lakh views so far. The movie, which is set in 2016 BC in the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro, will release on August 12.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:52 pm on 24 Jun
'Independence Day' 2nd most searched on Google
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
Hollywood movie 'Independence Day: Resurgence', which is a sequel to the 1996 film 'Independence Day', was released on Friday following which 'Independence Day' was the second most googled term in India. It was most looked up in Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya. 'SENSEX', 'Harshvardhan Kapoor', 'Dollar Rate' and 'Lionel Messi' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:39 pm on 24 Jun
GoT season 6 gets record high viewership: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
As per reports, HBO's television series 'Game of Thrones' has surpassed an average of 23 million viewers in the US, if all forms of viewing are counted. This marks an increase of 15% since 2015. Further, the premiere of the latest episode 'Battle of the Bastards' saw an increase by 6% in television ratings with 7.3 million viewers.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:02 pm on 24 Jun
Arjun voices 'Buck' in Ice Age: Collision Course
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
The trailer of the Hindi version of the animated film 'Ice Age: Collision Course', wherein actor Arjun Kapoor has voiced the character 'Buck', has been released. 'Buck' is a weasel who is constantly seeking adventure. This is the first time that Arjun has voiced an animated character. The film will also release in Tamil and Telugu on July 22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:47 pm on 24 Jun
'Junooniyat' lacks intensity: Hindustan Times
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
The Yami Gautam and Pulkit Samrat starrer 'Junooniyat', which released on Friday, "lacks intensity", wrote Hindustan Times. "The film tells the same old pappy, pulpy story of a pair of young lovers up against sundry 'pyaar ke dushman'," wrote NDTV while Times of India wrote that it "lacks conviction". It has been rated 1.5/5 (Hindustan Times, NDTV) and 2.5/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:19 pm on 24 Jun
'Independence Day: Resurgence' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
'Independence Day: Resurgence', the sequel to the 1996 film 'Independence Day', which released on Friday, "relies... heavily on cliches", wrote India Today. Mid-Day called it "bigger, louder, showier than the first one" while HT called it "a devastatingly dumb film... more disaster porn to rob your money". It has been rated 1/5 (India Today), 2.5/5 (Mid-Day) and 2/5 (Hindustan Times).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:00 pm on 24 Jun
Nawazuddin supports director in Chitrangada row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has defended director Kushan Nandy in the recent controversy where Chitrangada Singh reportedly refused to film an intimate scene with Siddiqui after a row with Nandy. “We did a normal scene. There was nothing unacceptable about (it). The incident being described did not happen," said Siddiqui. Further, he called Nandy "a gentleman, incapable of crass behaviour".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:34 pm on 24 Jun
Trailer of 'Inferno' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
The official trailer of the Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan starrer 'Inferno' was released on Thursday. The film is based on Dan Brown's 2013 novel by the same name and has Hanks reprising his role as Robert Langdon, while Irrfan portrays the character 'Harry "The Provost" Sims'. Also starring Felicity Jones, the film will release on October 14 in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:09 pm on 24 Jun
I am dying to get married: Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Salman Khan, during his appearance on the singing show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa', has said that he is dying to get married. "I... had always been waiting for the other party to agree," quipped Salman while adding that he has always been unlucky in these matters. Salman and Anushka​ Sharma were promoting their film 'Sultan' on the show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:34 pm on 24 Jun
New Shivaay poster featuring Erika Kaar revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
A new poster for the Ajay Devgn starrer 'Shivaay' featuring the Polish actress Erika Kaar was revealed on Thursday. Directed and produced by Devgn under his banner 'Ajay Devgn FFilms', 'Shivaay' will be Kaar's debut in Bollywood where she portrays the character 'Olga'. Starring Sayyeshaa Saigal as the lead actress, the film is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:22 pm on 24 Jun
'Priyanka, Deepika to get ₹1.3 cr for IIFA act'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
As per reports, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone will be getting paid ₹1.3 crore each for a four-minute performance at the IIFA Awards 2016. Both the actresses reportedly demanded ₹33 lakh per minute for their performance. Notably, Bollywood actresses are said to be usually paid around ₹70 lakh to ₹80 lakh for stage performances.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:02 pm on 24 Jun
My success won't last forever: Priyanka Chopra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has said that she does not take success for granted while adding, "It goes away in a wink. I am sure it (success) will go away with me also." However, she added that being an "achiever", she believes in evolving into different things. "We live at a time when anyone can do anything, be anything," added Priyanka.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:36 pm on 24 Jun
Better if I speak less: Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Salman Khan has said that it would be better for him to speak less. The actor who was addressing the inauguration of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards added that nowadays whatever he says gets misinterpreted. Recently, Salman​'s remarks where he compared himself to a 'raped woman' during the training for 'Sultan', landed him in a controversy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:11 pm on 24 Jun
Official trailer of 'Mirzya' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
The trailer of the Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher starrer 'Mirzya' was released on Thursday. The film is inspired by the Punjabi folk tale of the tragic romance of 'Mirza Sahiban'. The film also marks the Bollywood debut of Harshvardhan and Saiyami. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:50 pm on 24 Jun
'Raman Raghav 2.0' hits the theatres
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Jun 2016,Friday
The Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0', which released on Friday, has "some mesmeric bits... which belong to Siddiqui", wrote Indian Express. "The film has its quirks... but the writing lacks depth," wrote Times of India. Meanwhile, HT called it "a scary, sadistic and trippy ride". It was rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 2.5/5 (TOI) and 3.5/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:35 pm on 24 Jun
1st Warner Bros Batman film released on this day
short by Rahul Raj / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
The first Batman film distributed by Warner Bros released in theatres on June 23, 1989. Titled ‘Batman’, the film was directed by Tim Burton and featured Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne, while Jack Nicholson played Joker. It was the highest grossing movie of 1989 in the US, with total earnings of $251 million.
short by Rahul Raj / 10:54 pm on 23 Jun
Sona calls Salman a thug; Lashes out at his fans
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
Singer Sona Mahapatra, who was recently abused on Twitter by Salman Khan's fans for speaking against the actor's 'rape' remarks, on Thursday called Salman a "thug". Claiming she has received threats to be put out of work, Sona wrote in a Facebook post, "Who will put us out of 'work'?? Salman Khan??!! That 'talented' (!?) thug? I don't think so".
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:05 pm on 23 Jun
App sends Game of Thrones spoilers anonymously
short by Pragya Swastik / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
A new app called 'Spoiled' lets users anonymously text television series Game of Thrones' spoilers to select contacts after every new episode. Launched last week, the service costs $0.99. The app is inspired by a woman, who got internet famous for spoiling every episode of Game of Thrones for her former boyfriend after the two broke up.
short by Pragya Swastik / 07:41 pm on 23 Jun
Trailer of 'Budhia Singh: Born To Run' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
The trailer for the upcoming biographical sports film 'Budhia Singh: Born To Run' has been released. It is based on Budhia Singh, who ran 48 marathons and featured as the world's youngest marathon runner in the Limca Book of Records. Starring Manoj Bajpayee as Budhia's coach and Mayur Patole as the titular character, the film will release on August 5.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:35 pm on 23 Jun
'Anushka to hold 'Sultan' screening for Virat'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
As per a Mid-Day report, actress Anushka Sharma will be holding a special screening of her upcoming film 'Sultan' for her rumoured boyfriend cricketer Virat Kohli. Mid-Day quoted a source as saying, "She wanted to host a screening just for Virat, but is now thinking of extending an invitation to a few of his teammates too".
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:29 pm on 23 Jun
'Darth Vader to star in Star Wars spin-off'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
As per reports, Darth Vader, a key character in the 'Star Wars' film series is set to make a comeback in 'Rogue One', which will be the first 'Star Wars' stand-alone film. Directed by Gareth Edwards, it stars Felicity Jones alongside Mads Mikkelsen and Forest Whitaker. The film is scheduled to release on December 16.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:33 pm on 23 Jun
SRK thanks 20 mn Twitter followers through video
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday took to Twitter to post a video thanking his fans for 20 million followers on the micro-blogging site. He thanked his fans for helping him deal with his mood swings and making him a better person. SRK is the third most followed Indian on Twitter, after actor Amitabh Bachchan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:19 pm on 23 Jun
Promo of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' season 9 released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
The first promo of the ninth season of celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' has been released. The promo features Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandes, who will be a judge in the show, alongside Karan Johar and Ganesh Hegde. The new season, to be hosted by Manish Paul, will reportedly have contestants including Karishma Tanna and Surveen Chawla, among others.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:00 pm on 23 Jun
I have snake phobia: Kangana Ranaut
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut confessed at a recent event that she has a phobia of snakes. "I am very very scared of snakes. I promise myself not to tell anyone because actors who are friends and co-stars, they love to know about your phobia and love to play stupid pranks," Kangana added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 04:43 pm on 23 Jun
Freida to get International Icon Award at IIFA
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actress Freida Pinto is set to receive the 'International Icon Award' at the 17th edition of the IIFA awards ceremony, beginning in Madrid on Thursday. The actress has starred in films including 'Slumdog Millionnaire', 'Immortals' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'. Notably, this year's IIFA gala will mark Pinto's debut at the awards ceremony.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:54 pm on 23 Jun
Trailer of Tom Cruise's 'Jack Reacher 2' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday
The trailer for the Tom Cruise starrer upcoming action thriller film 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' was released on Wednesday. It is a sequel to the 2012 film 'Jack Reacher'. Directed by Edward Zwick, the film also stars Cobie Smulders of 'How I Met Your Mother' fame. The film is scheduled to release on October 21, 2016.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:41 pm on 23 Jun
Selma Blair taken off flight after outburst
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Selma Blair on Monday was removed from a flight after an outburst where she reportedly started shouting statements like "He burns my private parts... He beats me. He’s going to kill me". Selma was returning from a holiday with her son and ex-partner. She later apologised, attributing her outburst to consuming a mix of alcohol with medication.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:56 pm on 22 Jun
Kangana reacts to Salman's 'rape' remark
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has said that actor Salman Khan's remarks, wherein he compared himself to a "raped woman", was a "horrible thing to say". "We all agree that it’s... extremely insensitive", she said. However, the actress added, "[L]et’s not encourage that mentality where we want to point fingers at each other and want to feel greater by running people down".
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:54 pm on 22 Jun
Trailer of 'The Birth of a Nation' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the upcoming period drama 'The Birth of a Nation' was released on Tuesday. The film stars Nate Parker as Nat Turner, the African-American slave who led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia in 1831. Directed, written and produced by Parker, the film is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:12 pm on 22 Jun
Bajpai, Apte starrer short film 'Kriti' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Manoj Bajpayee and Radhika Apte starrer short film 'Kriti' was released on Wednesday. The psychological thriller has been directed by Shirish Kunder and also features Neha Sharma. It revolves around a writer named Sapan, played by Bajpayee, who does not socialise and seeks the help of a psychologist named Kalpana, played by Radhika.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:19 pm on 22 Jun
'Captain Vyom' to be relaunched as a web series
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Ketan Mehta will be relaunching the popular '90s superhero television series 'Captain Vyom' as a web series on YouTube. Actor Milind Soman played the superhero character in the original science fiction TV series, which​ aired on Doordarshan. "The show... was much ahead of its time... science-fiction and superheroes were unheard concepts... (even) in films," said Mehta.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:10 pm on 22 Jun
Sona abused on Twitter for remark against Salman
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Singer Sona Mohapatra, who slammed Salman Khan for his "raped woman" remark, was abused by Twitter users. Sona tweeted, "Women thrashed, people run over, wildlife massacred & yet #hero of the nation". "[W]ho the hell are you to decide", tweeted a user, while many tweets also contained derogatory language against her. "Publicity k liye tweet kar dia", wrote another user.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:02 pm on 22 Jun
Jackson had child porn collection: Police
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Police reports on Tuesday revealed that late singer Michael Jackson allegedly possessed a collection of pornographic material, including pictures of nude children, which were seized in a 2003 raid at Jackson's 'Neverland Ranch'. However, the estate of Michael Jackson called the reports "false" further alleging it to be "timed" ahead of Michael's death anniversary, which falls on June 25.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:22 pm on 22 Jun
Sold my body for cocaine: Josephine Gillan
short by Khyati Sharma / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Josephine Gillan, who plays prostitute Marei in 'Game of Thrones', says she was earlier addicted to cocaine and even sold her body for it. Gillan revealed, "Game Of Thrones saved my life. I was addicted to cocaine and had to sell my body three-four times a week". She further said, "I was earning around 4,000 pounds for all-night session".
short by Khyati Sharma / 06:57 pm on 22 Jun
Winslet to star in Woody Allen's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Kate Winslet is being considered for filmmaker Woody Allen's next film. The film, to be written and directed by Allen, will be the first film where Allen and Winslet would work together. Production of the film will reportedly begin this fall while it will release in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:53 pm on 22 Jun
Salman must say sorry: Anurag on rape remark row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that actor Salman Khan must "say sorry" for his recent comments where he compared himself to a "raped woman" after the tiring training sessions for his film 'Sultan'. "It was poor choice of words... What he says is unfortunate and he also realises it," added Kashyap. Notably, Salman is yet to clarify on the issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:27 pm on 22 Jun
Qawwali singer Amjad Sabri shot dead in Karachi
short by Animesh Choudhary / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Pakistani qawwali singer Amjad Sabri of the Sabri brothers group was shot dead in Karachi's Liaquatabad area on Wednesday. Son of the late Ghulam Farid Sabri, the singer was fatally injured when motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at his car. The Sabri brothers group is credited with being the first exponents of qawwali to the west.
short by Animesh Choudhary / 05:16 pm on 22 Jun
'Ranveer will always be important in my life'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Deepika Padukone has said that her rumoured boyfriend actor Ranveer Singh "has always been and will always be an extremely important part" of her life. However, the 30-year-old actress refused to comment on reports that the two were facing issues in their relationship. Meanwhile, Deepika has finished shooting for 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage', her first Hollywood film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:23 pm on 22 Jun
'If Salman feels the need to apologise, he will'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actor Salman​ Khan's brother Arbaaz Khan has said that Salman will apologise for comparing himself to a "raped woman" if he feels there is a need for it, as his "intention was not wrong". Arbaaz added, "It was a comparison... (like) saying... I worked like a donkey. Now, will the usage of the word ‘donkey’ make animal activists upset?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:50 pm on 22 Jun
Motion poster of 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The motion poster for the upcoming film 'Happy Bhag Jayegi' was revealed on Wednesday. The romantic comedy film stars Diana Penty as the titular character 'Happy'. It also features Abhay Deol, Jimmy Shergill, Ali Fazal and the Pakistani actress Momal Sheikh. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:46 pm on 22 Jun
'Justice League' logo, synopsis revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Warner Bros on Tuesday revealed the logo for its upcoming 'Justice League' film along with the synopsis and a picture of the new Batmobile. The superhero film will feature DC comic characters including Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash. Ben Affleck will reprise his role as Batman. The film is scheduled to release on November 17, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:07 pm on 22 Jun
Bombay HC rejects plea against 'Satyamev Jayate'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition that opposed the title of the show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ as these words formed part of the Emblem of India. "The show has not used the main Emblem and there is no... pictorial representation of Ashok Chakra," ruled the HC. Notably, using the Emblem as a whole commercially is prohibited by the law.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 22 Jun
Udta Punjab to release in Pakistan with 100 cuts
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' is set to release in Pakistan after the Pakistani Censor Board cleared the film on Tuesday with 100 cuts. “We have cut all derogatory and offensive words and anti-Pakistan content from the film," said Mubashir Hasan, the Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) head. Hasan added, "We had not banned this movie."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 22 Jun
Priyanka shares pic of her "no filter" armpits
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday shared a picture of her "no filter" armpits on social media with the caption, "Here's another "pit-stopping" picture to add to the debate". The actress shared the picture in response to allegations that emerged on social media against the magazine 'Maxim India' for featuring 'photoshopped' armpits of Priyanka on its cover.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:35 pm on 22 Jun
'Ikk Kudi (Club Mix)' YouTube's 5th most shared
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday
A club version of the song 'Ikk Kudi' from the movie 'Udta Punjab' was the fifth most shared YouTube video in India on Tuesday. It was published on June 16 and has garnered over 9.4 lakh views so far. The song features vocals by Alia Bhatt and Punjab actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, who also gave vocals in the original track.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:00 am on 22 Jun
Twitter reacts to 'Mohenjo Daro' trailer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to the trailer of the Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Mohenjo Daro', a user tweeted, "Mohenjo Daro trailer is very disappointing. Don't... murder... historical facts." Another tweet read, "I decided to watch Mohenjo Daro trailer. Saw a crocodile jump like a dolphin out of water." Meanwhile, another user wrote, "Really excited about the Mohenjo Daro documentary."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:12 pm on 21 Jun
Time to get children out of Censor Board: Anurag
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that it is time to get “children” out of the Central Board of Film Certification and not allow the Censor Board to examine adult films like 'Saat Uchakkey' and 'Haraamkhor'. Both the films have reportedly been rejected by the Censor Board. Kashyap added, “Can we please just go straight to the Tribunal to save time.”
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:40 pm on 21 Jun
Ross Taylor mistaken for Game of Thrones actor
short by Saloni Tandon / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has revealed that he was mistaken for a Game of Thrones character and invited as a guest for a TV show. “I was two minutes away from going on Soccer AM, UK's massive Saturday morning soccer show ahead of the FA Cup semi-final as Grey Worm, who's a huge Manchester United fan apparently," Taylor said.
short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 21 Jun
My first pay cheque was ₹11,000: Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor featured in a video titled 'My First,' alongside John Abraham and Ayushmann Khurrana, where she revealed that her first pay cheque was ₹11,000 for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.' She also added that her role in the film "never happened,'' and admitted to being a fan of 'Aashiqui' actor Rahul Roy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:39 pm on 21 Jun
Tom Dick and Harry sequel a family film: Tijori
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Deepak Tijori has said that the sequel for 'Tom Dick and Harry' will be a "clean family comedy". Tijori said, "The original film had a lot of sexual innuendos in it, but this time we are avoiding that." The 2006 film starred Dino Morea as deaf, Jimmy Shergill as mute and Anuj Sawhney as a blind man.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:07 pm on 21 Jun
Salim Khan apologises for Salman's 'rape' remark
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Salman Khan's father Salim Khan on Tuesday tweeted an apology over the actor's recent 'rape' remarks. "Undoubtedly what Salman said is wrong, the simili, example and the context... I apologise on behalf of his family his fans & his friends", he said. Earlier, Salman Khan had said that he felt like a "raped woman" while shooting for Sultan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 21 Jun
Shaktimaan's new season to show his origin story
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Mukesh Khanna, who will be portraying the superhero 'Shaktimaan' in the new season of the '90s television series, has revealed​ that the show will feature the story of the origin of the superhero. "[I]t will... show the childhood of Shaktimaan. How he becomes a superhero through intense training from his seven gurus, and the entire process," said Khanna.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 21 Jun
Euphoria's new single 'Halla Bol' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The Indian band 'Euphoria', with vocalist Palash Sen, on Tuesday released a new single 'Halla Bol'. The song has been described by the band as "the war cry of the meek, the quiet and the non-pretentious common man". It features the band's commentary on India's various issues with spoofs on Arvind Kejriwal, Arnab Goswami, Vijay Mallya and Aamir Khan's 'PK'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:39 pm on 21 Jun
Jeep to probe if Anton was killed by car defect
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the parent company of 'Jeep', has announced that it will investigate the accident where 'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin got crushed to death by his own car, a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. As per records of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2015 Grand Cherokees were among the 1.1 million vehicles recalled by Fiat in April.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:14 pm on 21 Jun
Veere Di Wedding is a real chick flick: Kareena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has called her upcoming film 'Veere Di Wedding', "India's first real chick flick". "You watch it all the time in the west, but nobody really has the courage to really make a chick flick here," added Kareena. Produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor, the film stars Kareena as the titular character 'Veere'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:34 pm on 21 Jun
'Independence Day...' shows no damage in India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, the makers of the Hollywood film 'Independence Day Resurgence' did not show the destruction of India or its historical monuments in the film as "Indians are too touchy". The makers were reportedly asked to avoid showing the Taj Mahal being destroyed and the Gateway of India burning​ to the ground to avoid hurting religious sentiments in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:13 pm on 21 Jun
'Shorgul' banned in Muzaffarnagar: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, the Jimmy Shergill-starrer political drama 'Shorgul' has been banned in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh as it is said to be on "sensitive issue(s)". Furthermore, the Censor Board reportedly asked for words like 'Godhra' to be muted in 'Shorgul'. However, Shorgul's producer Vyas Verma said, "We have repeatedly stated that 'Shorgul' is not a depiction of any specific incident."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:48 pm on 21 Jun
NCW demands Salman's apology over 'rape' comment
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has demanded an apology from actor Salman Khan within seven days over his comment that he felt like a "raped woman" after his training session for 'Sultan'. Notably, Salman reportedly followed up his controversial comment by saying, “I don’t think I should have (said that)" and requested reporters to not use the statement.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:47 pm on 21 Jun
New trailer of Miss Peregrine's... Children out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
A new trailer for director Tim Burton's upcoming film 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' has been released. The film is based on Ransom Riggs' novel by the same name and revolves around a house where children with odd abilities are sheltered. Starring Eva Green and Samuel L Jackson, the film will release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:09 pm on 21 Jun
Release of MS Dhoni biopic postponed to Sept 30
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The release date of 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', starring Sushant Singh Rajput, has been postponed to September 30. The film was originally set to release on September​ 2. "We in no way wanted to compromise on the visual experience that Neeraj Pandey (the film's director) is set to create with this movie,” said Fox Star Studios CEO Vijay Singh.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 21 Jun
Poster of Sonakshi starrer 'Akira' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha on Monday revealed the poster of her upcoming film 'Akira', which is scheduled to release on September 2. The action thriller stars Sonakshi in the titular role and is the Hindi remake of the Tamil film 'Mouna Guru'. Directed by AR Murugadoss, it also stars Anurag Kashyap, Konkona Sen Sharma, Mithun Chakraborty and Sonakshi's father Shatrughan Sinha.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:41 pm on 21 Jun
'Anton Yelchin' 2nd most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Following the death of the 27-year-old actor Anton Yelchin who portrayed the role of 'Pavel Chekov' in the 'Star Trek' reboot series, 'Anton Yelchin' was the second most trending Google search in India on Monday. It was most looked up in Mizoram, Goa and Kerala. 'Yoga Day', 'Baba Siddique' and 'Brexit' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:52 pm on 20 Jun
'The Hero' 3rd most viewed YouTube video today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
A Father's day short-film by Google titled, 'The Hero - A Bollywood Story', was the third most viewed Youtube video in India on Monday. The video was uploaded on June 16 and has garnered more than 16.40 lakh views so far. It shows the story of a son helping his father realise an unfulfilled dream.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:45 pm on 20 Jun
Put this man in jail already, tweets user
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
After actor Salman Khan said that he "felt like a raped woman" during the shoot of 'Sultan', a Twitter user on Monday posted, "Just put this man in jail already". "Salman Khan has handsomely raped judiciary and people sleeping on footpaths", read another tweet. Meanwhile, another user wrote, "What!? Like you expected something sensible from him".
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:18 pm on 20 Jun
Andaz Apna Apna rights not sold to Phantom Films
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Priti Sinha, the daughter of Vinay Sinha who produced the 1994 film 'Andaz Apna Apna', has said that the film's remake rights have not been sold to Anurag Kashyap's production house Phantom Films. "The rights of the film remain with Vinay Pictures," said Priti while adding that reports of the film being a remake of the original film were false.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:54 pm on 20 Jun
Felt like a raped woman at Sultan shoot: Salman
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan has said that he "used to feel like a raped woman" while shooting the fight sequences for the film 'Sultan'. "[T]here'd be so much of lifting and thrusting on the ground involved. That was tough for me... I couldn't walk straight", he said. "I would eat and then, head right back to training", Salman added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:54 pm on 20 Jun
'The Voice' Mexico singer Fuentes killed in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Singer Alejandro Fuentes, who was a contestant on the Mexico edition of 'The Voice' in 2011, died on Saturday after being shot in Chicago, USA. The 45-year-old singer was shot three times in his head while celebrating his birthday​ on Thursday. Notably, 'The Voice' singer Christina Grimmie was shot dead in Florida on June 16 this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:06 pm on 20 Jun
Soha mocked for tweeting about Raghuram Rajan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Soha Ali Khan was trolled on Twitter after she tweeted about RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan. "Dear @sakpataudi, what does the @RBIGov do? What does RBI do?", a user wrote. A user tweeted, "Why do you have to poke your long nose into everything?" Meanwhile, another user supported Soha by tweeting, "Soha... was also a banker... A LSE alumni too."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:39 pm on 20 Jun
Trailer of 'Mohenjo Daro' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
The official trailer of the Hrithik Roshan starrer epic adventure-romance film 'Mohenjo Daro' was released on Monday. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker​, the film also stars Pooja Hegde. It is set in the Indus Valley Civilisation and revolves around a man who falls in love with the enemy's daughter. The film is scheduled to release on August 12 this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:25 pm on 20 Jun
AIB releases new video song 'Tu Chahe'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
The Indian comedy group 'AIB' has released a new video song titled 'Tu Chahe' by 'The Watchboyz' featuring 'Kamla Bai'. The song has been made in collaboration with the dating app 'TrulyMadly' and is said to have "an important message for all the single ladies". It revolves around how society judges single Indian women who have an active dating life.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:27 pm on 20 Jun
Emraan replaces Diljit Dosanjh in 'Baadshaho'
short by Khyati Sharma / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Diljit Dosanjh, who made his Bollywood debut with 'Udta Punjab', has been replaced by Emraan Hashmi in Ajay Devgn's upcoming film 'Baadshaho'. Emraan will reunite with Ajay, 6 years after the film 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai'. Diljit was replaced as "he quoted heavy sum as his fee", a report claimed.
short by Khyati Sharma / 07:11 pm on 20 Jun
Hollywood pays tribute to Star Trek actor Anton
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Hollywood stars including Jodie Foster, Chris Evans and Nicolas Cage have paid tribute to 'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin (27), who died in a car accident​ on Sunday. Evans tweeted, "Devastated to hear about the brilliant Anton Yelchin. He was thoughtful, kind, and gifted". Foster called Anton "a rare and beautiful soul". Meanwhile, Cage said, "I'm heartbroken about Anton."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:09 pm on 20 Jun
Irrfan visits Sabarmati Ashram with son Ayaan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
On the occasion of Father's Day, actor Irrfan Khan on Sunday visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad with his younger son Ayaan Khan. The 49-year-old-actor tweeted that he "learnt the art of spinning yarn on the charkha" along with his son during the tour of the ashram. "#FathersDay with #FatheroftheNation", Khan added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:44 pm on 20 Jun
Maxim slammed for Priyanka's photoshopped armpit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Twitter users have criticised the magazine 'Maxim India' for its cover which features actress Priyanka Chopra, alleging that her armpits have been photoshopped in the picture. A user tweeted, "Priyanka Chopra's armpit in the Maxim cover is so unrealistic" while another tweet read, "Wish I was as stunning as #PriyankaChopra 's armpit without Photoshop." Meanwhile, another user tweeted, "Who cares?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:41 pm on 20 Jun
Finding Dory top animated weekend grosser in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
'Finding Dory', the sequel to the 2003 animated film 'Finding Nemo', has collected over $136 million making it the highest opening weekend grosser among animated films in US and Canada. The film surpassed the record previously held by the 2007 film 'Shrek the Third' which collected $121.6 million. Notably, 'Finding Dory' earned ₹7.35 crore in its first weekend in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:49 pm on 20 Jun
Hero No. 1, Coolie No. 1 to get remakes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani in collaboration with Eros International has announced the remake of popular 1990s films including 'Hero No. 1', 'Coolie No. 1' and 'Biwi No.1'. The collaboration is owing to Eros International buying 50% stake in Bhagnani's production house. "[I]t is crucial to partner with a behemoth like Eros to continue making meaningful and profitable cinema," said Bhagnani.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:09 pm on 20 Jun
SRK, Salman attend Baba Siddique's Iftaar party
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Actors Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif were among those attending the annual Iftaar party hosted by former MLA Baba Siddique on Sunday. Filmmaker Kabir Khan, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover and Huma Qureshi also attended the party. "This Iftar dinner is the only one to have women break their fast along with the men," said Siddique.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:39 pm on 20 Jun
'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin dies in accident
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Anton Yelchin, who portrayed the character 'Pavel Chekov' in the 'Star Trek' reboot series, died at the age of 27 following an accident on Sunday when he got crushed by his own car. "The car pinned him against a brick wall and a security fence, and that trauma led to his death," stated a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:47 pm on 20 Jun
Cheating charge is false, motivated: Sussanne
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Sussanne Khan, actor Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife, has denied the charges against her in an alleged ₹1.87 crore cheating case by a real estate firm calling it "motivated and preposterous". She added that she had initiated arbitration proceedings against the firm to recover her dues. "The said complaint... has been only filed to intimidate... and pressurize me," said Sussanne.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:45 pm on 20 Jun
My father harassed me, beat me as a kid: KRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) on Sunday revealed that he was harassed and beaten like an animal by his father as a kid. On the occasion of Father's Day, he tweeted, "My father harassed me, beat me like an animal n kicked my ass almost everyday in my childhood so #HappyFathersDay to my kick ass father."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:33 pm on 20 Jun
Review: 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 Episode 9
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
The ninth episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6 titled 'Battle of the Bastards', which aired on Monday, "is big in the way only Game of Thrones is big", wrote Vox. The Telegraph wrote, "This was Game of Thrones at its finest." Meanwhile, The Independent called the episode "an astonishing piece of cinematography and choreography".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:05 pm on 20 Jun
Not working towards joining Hollywood: Anushka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Anushka Sharma has said that she is "not working towards" joining Hollywood. "I don't want to go and play a cliched Indian girl," said Anushka. However, the actress supported Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra's Hollywood ventures while saying, "More power to them. They are representing our country in a way and they are making more opportunities for other people."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:01 pm on 20 Jun
Udta Punjab collects ₹33.80 cr on first weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
The Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' has collected ₹33.80 crore in its opening weekend, making it the fifth highest opening weekend grosser of 2016. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹10.05 crore on Friday, ₹11.25 crore on Saturday and ₹12.50 crore on Sunday. Notably, 'Housefull 3' remains the highest opening weekend grosser after collecting ₹53.31 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:36 pm on 20 Jun
'Roadies X4 Winner' 5th most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 20 Jun 2016,Monday
Following Jalandhar-based Balraj Singh Khehra being crowned as the winner of the reality show MTV Roadies X4, 'Roadies X4 Winner' was the fifth most trending Google search in India on Sunday. It was most looked up in Goa, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. 'rajasthan board 10th Result', 'Argentina vs Venezuela' and 'JNTUH results' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:25 am on 20 Jun
Wanted Rio controversy to last longer: Salman
short by Saloni Tandon / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Salman Khan, who is a goodwill ambassador for Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics, said that he wanted the controversy around his appointment to last longer so that people would know about the Olympics. “Our generation knew about Olympics as in our books we used to have logo of the Olympics, but it’s not there today,” Salman said.
short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 19 Jun
The Rock eats candy for first time in 27 years
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson ate his first candy in 27 years on the sets of 'The Tonight Show', an American television talk show. The show's host Jimmy Fallon convinced him to eat a pack of 'Pop Rocks' after Johnson admitted that he had not eaten sweets since 1989. Earlier, Dwayne said that his daily diet consists of mostly​ cod.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 19 Jun
'Sussanne Khan booked in ₹1.87 cr cheating case'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
As per reports, Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan has been booked by the Goa Police in an alleged ₹1.87 crore case of cheating. Real estate firm 'Emgee Properties' claimed that the money was paid in 2013 to Sussanne but she failed to finish the project. She was further accused of falsely presenting herself as an architect to win the contract.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 19 Jun
'Dying to work with Aamir In Andaz Apna Apna 2'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan has said that he is "dying to work" with Aamir Khan in the sequel to the 1994 film 'Andaz Apna Apna'. Earlier, Aamir Khan had said that he would love to star in the sequel alongside Salman. As per reports, the film's sequel is being planned by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's production house 'Phantom Films'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 19 Jun
Kriti Sanon denies rumours of dating Sushant
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actress Kriti Sanon has denied rumours of her dating actor Sushant Singh. She said that she has "had enough" while tweeting, "[A]s much as we like and respect each other as costars, there is absolutely no truth to these baseless manufactured stories!" Notably, the two will be appearing opposite each other in the film 'Raabta', which releases next year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 19 Jun
Justin Bieber falls through stage during concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Singer Justin Bieber fell through a trapdoor in the stage during his recent concert in the city of Saskatoon in Canada. After getting back on the stage, Bieber said, "Good thing I’m like a cat and I landed on my feet! That scared the shit out of me!” Notably, he is currently on a worldwide tour for his album 'Purpose'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 19 Jun
First look of Shraddha from Half Girlfriend out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
The first look of actress Shraddha Kapoor as 'Riya Somani' from the upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend' has been revealed by author Chetan Bhagat on Twitter. "Spot the #halfgirlfriend. Post pack up it is basketball practice time on the sets," tweeted Bhagat. Shraddha and the film's male lead Arjun Kapoor have been undergoing daily basketball practice for months, as per Bhagat.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:00 pm on 19 Jun
Baahubali wins 5 awards at Filmfare South Awards
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
'Baahubali' won five awards including the Best Film at the 63rd Britannia Filmfare (South) Awards in the Telugu films category. While Mahesh Babu won the Best Actor award for the Telugu film 'Srimanthudu', Mammootty won the award for the Malayalam film 'Pathemari'. Notably, these awards have been honouring professionals in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada film industries since 1970.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:30 pm on 19 Jun
Suicide Squad to have songs by Eminem, Skrillex
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
The soundtrack for the upcoming superhero film 'Suicide Squad', will feature songs from artistes including Eminem, Wiz Khalifa, Skrillex and Lil Wayne among others. Eminem's 2002 track 'Without Me' and a song titled 'Purple Lamborghini' by Skrillex and Rick Ross will be part of the soundtrack. The video for 'Purple Lamborghini' will reportedly feature 'The Joker' played by Jared Leto.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 19 Jun
Arijit Singh... who is that: Salman Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Following a question on singer Arijit Singh, actor Salman Khan responded by asking, "Who is that?" Earlier, reports claimed that Salman had ensured that Arijit's song was dropped from his film 'Sultan', following which Arijit issued a public apology. Salman added, "When such smart comments and posts happen, you get to know with what intention they are writing it."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:20 pm on 19 Jun
Want to make sequel to Ghayal Once Again: Sunny
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Sunny Deol has said that he wants to continue the 'Ghayal' film franchise with a sequel to 'Ghayal Once Again', which released on February 5, 2016. "I won’t direct this time... I would produce the film because it’s quite difficult to direct and act at the same time,” said Deol. Notably, the franchise's first film 'Ghayal' released in 1990.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:40 pm on 19 Jun
SRK tweets 'story' of his next film with Imtiaz
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) in a tweet has revealed a part of the story from his next film with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali. "Revealed Imtiaz Ali story ‘That you become such an unquestionable part of me, that I can’t find the beginning of your heart and the end of mine’,” tweeted SRK. Anushka Sharma will reportedly​ star in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:58 pm on 19 Jun
'Hug Me' 1st song from Leone's Beiimaan Love out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
'Hug Me', the first song from the Sunny Leone starrer 'Beiimaan Love' has been released. Picturised on Leone, the song has been sung by Kanika Kapoor and Raghav Sachar, who has also composed the song. Directed by Rajeev Chaudhari, the erotic thriller also stars Rajneesh Duggall. The film is scheduled to release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:25 pm on 19 Jun
'Thithi' wins two awards at Shanghai Film Fest
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
The Kannada film 'Thithi' has won two awards for the Best Film and Best Script Writers at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival. The awards were part of the 'Asia New Talent Awards' where 'Thithi' was the only nomination from India. Thithi's director Raam Reddy said, "The jury was from China, Japan and Korea and they unanimously loved this film."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:51 am on 19 Jun
Anil Kapoor to remake H'wood film 'Red' in Hindi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Anil Kapoor has announced that he is collaborating with American production house 'Lionsgate' for a remake of the 2010 Hollywood action movie 'Red' in Hindi. The Hollywood film starred Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman among others. “This successful movie... is perfect for India as it has all the elements our audience loves - action, drama and comedy," said Kapoor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:28 am on 19 Jun
'Mamta Kulkarni' 3rd most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
After being named as an accused in one of India's biggest drug seizure, 'Mamta Kulkarni' was the third most trending Google search in India on Saturday. It was most looked up in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Jammu and Kashmir. 'India Vs Zimbabwe T20', 'When Is Fathers Day', and 'Chetan Chauhan' were some of the other trending searches​.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:47 pm on 18 Jun
'Sohail to play Salman's brother in Tubelight'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actor Sohail Khan will be playing the role of Salman Khan's younger brother onscreen for director Kabir Khan's next film 'Tubelight'. The film is said to be set in the '50s where Sohail will portray a mute person. Kabir is reportedly planning to shoot the film in locations including Ladakh and Mumbai.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:16 pm on 18 Jun
Teaser of Tupac's biopic 'All Eyez on Me' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The teaser for 'All Eyez on Me', the biopic on rapper Tupac Shakur, has been released. Starring Demetrius Shipp Jr as Tupac, it revolves around his life up to his death at the age of 25 when he was killed in a shooting incident. Notably, the teaser was released on June 16, 2016, which would have been Tupac's 45th birthday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:58 pm on 18 Jun
DiCaprio to testify in Wolf of Wall Street case
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been ordered by a judge in New York to give his testimony in a defamation lawsuit for $15 million against the 2013 film 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. The lawsuit was filed by Andrew Greene, who alleged that his image as projected onscreen, by the film's character 'Nicky “Rugrat” Koskoff', was defamatory.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:24 pm on 18 Jun
Video of new track by Rihanna, Calvin Harris out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The video for the latest track by Rihanna and Calvin Harris 'This Is What You Came For', has been released. The EDM number has featured on top charts across the world including the US 'Billboard Hot 100'. Notably, this is the second time that Rihanna and Harris have collaborated after the 2011 track 'We Found Love'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:08 pm on 18 Jun
Anil Kapoor's Nayak to get sequel after 15 years
short by Khyati Sharma / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
Producer Deepak Mukut has confirmed that a sequel for Anil Kapoor's film 'Nayak: The Real Hero' is being made, 15 years after the film's release in 2001. The sequel will be produced along with 'Eros International' while Deepak added that it will be a political satire. The original film starred Anil as Shivaji Rao, who becomes CM for a day.
short by Khyati Sharma / 06:26 pm on 18 Jun
Comic strips on 'Raman Raghav 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
'Watch Your Words with Raman', a series of comic strips have been released on social media to promote the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0'. The comic strips show how the film's character 'Raman', a serial killer, played by Siddiqui, would misinterpret common English phrases in various situations. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film releases on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:02 pm on 18 Jun
First look of Sayyeshaa from 'Shivaay' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The first look of actress Sayyeshaa Saigal from the upcoming action film 'Shivaay' has been revealed. Sayyeshaa portrays the character called 'Sati' opposite the film's titular character played by Ajay Devgn. The film has been produced by Devgn under his home banner 'Ajay Devgn FFilms' and is scheduled for a Diwali release on October 28 this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 18 Jun
Trailer of 'David Brent: Life on the Road' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The trailer of the Ricky Gervais starrer 'David Brent: Life on the Road', was released on Friday. In this mockumentary comedy, Gervais reprises his character 'David Brent', from the television series 'The Office', who is travelling with a film crew to record his self-financed UK tour with his band, 'Foregone Conclusion'. The film is scheduled to release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:18 pm on 18 Jun
Poster of 'Budhia Singh: Born To Run' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The poster for the Manoj Bajpayee starrer 'Budhia Singh: Born To Run' was revealed on Friday. The biopic is based on Budhia Singh, who was named the world's youngest marathon runner, at the age​ of four, in the Limca Book of Records in 2006. Also starring Master Mayur and Tillotama Shome, the film is scheduled to release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:06 pm on 18 Jun
Mamta Kulkarni named accused in drug racket case
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has been named as an accused by Thane Police in a ₹2,000 crore drug racket case. Kulkarni's husband Vicky Goswami was identified as an accused after the racket was busted in April. Thane Police Commissioner said the couple will soon be issued Interpol Red Corner notice, an international warrant seeking an individual's location and arrest.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 04:30 pm on 18 Jun
Review: Orange Is the New Black Season 4
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The fourth season of the American series 'Orange Is the New Black', which released on Netflix on Sunday, "takes an unflinching look at the horror that human beings are capable of inside prison", wrote Variety. Deadline called the season "a rawer and darker-than-before" part of the series while GQ wrote that the fourth season emphasises "on the black humour".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:59 pm on 18 Jun
Miss Britain loses title for having sex on TV
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
Miss Great Britain Zara Holland has been stripped of​ her title after she appeared to have sex on national television, as pageant organisers said Holland could not be promoted as a "positive role model". Holland is currently a contestant on reality show 'Love Island', wherein contestants are encouraged to 'couple up' and are eliminated if they remain single.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:44 pm on 18 Jun
Sheen, Goldberg to star in movie on 9/11 attack
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actors Charlie Sheen and Whoopi Goldberg will star in a movie about the 9/11 terror attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in the US. They will portray people stuck in an elevator during the attack. "We’re hoping to debut the movie at the Toronto Film Festival on 9/11, because the movie is about 9/11,” said Sheen.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:37 pm on 18 Jun
Udta Punjab mints ₹10.05 crore on opening day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' has collected ₹10.05 crore at the box office in India on its opening day, making it the fifth highest opening grosser of 2016. Notably, the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Fan', which minted ₹19.20 crore on its opening day, remains the highest opening grosser till date this year. 'Udta Punjab' revolves around Punjab's drug problems.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:09 pm on 18 Jun
Release of 'Junooniyat' postponed to June 24
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The release date of the Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam starrer 'Junooniyat' has been postponed to June 24, which was originally its release date. Earlier, the film's director Vivek Agnihotri had announced that the film would release on June 17. However, the decision to shift the release date again was reportedly made by the film's distributors 'Pooja Films'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:13 pm on 18 Jun
Trailer of Jamie Dornan starrer 'Anthropoid' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
The trailer for 'Anthropoid', which stars '50 Shades of Grey' actor Jamie Dornan, was released on Friday. The film revolves around 'Operation Anthropoid' carried out by the Czechoslovakian army-in-exile during World War II, to assassinate the high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich, who was third in command after Adolf Hitler. Also starring Cillian Murphy, the film will release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:35 pm on 18 Jun
Emraan turns producer with 'Emraan Hashmi Films'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Emraan Hashmi has turned producer by starting his own production house 'Emraan Hashmi Films'. The actor is collaborating with 'Oddball Motion Pictures', owned by Nitin Upadhyaya and filmmaker Tony D’Souza, who directed the Hashmi starrer 'Azhar'. The first film from the collaboration is already underway as the scripting and casting process has begun, as per D'Souza.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:07 pm on 18 Jun
TVF releases new video 'Bhootiyapa'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
'The Viral Fever' has released a new video titled 'Bhootiyapa' - Bachelors Vs Ghost. The video has been described as "the story of a bhoot who lives in an apartment which is haunted by bachelors". Directed by Amrit Raj Gupta, the video is a funny take on how typical things that bachelors do can scare ghosts.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:19 pm on 17 Jun
Want to go bald on big screen: Sonam Kapoor
short by Khyati Sharma / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
In a recent interview, actress Sonam Kapoor has stated that she wants to go bald on screen in future. “I would love to go bald for a film! It would look good.” she said. The actress also revealed how she was the original choice for Rakesh Mehra's 'Mirzya', where she would have been seen in a bald look.
short by Khyati Sharma / 09:00 pm on 17 Jun
The Conjuring 2 'nun' to get solo film: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
As per reports, the demonic nun, the main antagonist in the film 'The Conjuring 2', will feature in a spin-off titled 'The Nun'. The project will reportedly be helmed by director James Wan and Peter Safran, who have worked on both films in 'The Conjuring​' franchise. The first spin-off in 'The Conjuring' franchise's was the 2014 film 'Annabelle'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:26 pm on 17 Jun
Finding Dory version for visually impaired made
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Disney and Pixar have released a version of the film 'Finding Dory' for visually impaired audiences using the 'Disney Movies Anywhere' app. The app syncs the film's audio using a headset to narrate important on-screen scenes in between dialogues. Users with an iPhone or iPad, operating on iOS 7 or above, can avail the function in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:19 pm on 17 Jun
Priyanka Chopra tops Maxim Hot 100 list
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been named "the hottest woman in the world" by the magazine 'Maxim India' as part of its 'Maxim Hot 100' list. She has featured on the magazine's June/July cover in a black ensemble. Notably, the actress topped the list for the third time as she had earlier taken the number one spot in 2011 and 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:15 pm on 17 Jun
I am called chakka, gay on social media: Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed that he is often called gay and 'chakka', a Hindi term for eunuch, in a write-up where he talked about his experience on social media. "I've tried to figure out what's behind the nonstop trolling... I am probably as sad as you, the troller," said Johar while speaking about how he is "not emotionally privileged".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:45 pm on 17 Jun
Alia, Diljit sing club mix of 'Ikk Kudi'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Zee Music on Thursday took to YouTube to release a club version of the song 'Ikk Kudi' from the film 'Udta Punjab', which has been sung by Alia Bhatt. The song also features vocals by Punjab actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, who has sung the original track in the film. It has been composed by Amit Trivedi.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:55 pm on 17 Jun
Indian man dies in theatre watching Conjuring 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
A 65-year-old Indian man died while watching the horror film 'Conjuring 2' in a movie theatre in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, as per the local police. The man, who was originally from Andhra Pradesh, reportedly complained of chest pain as the film's climax began but passed away before the ambulance arrived.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:36 pm on 17 Jun
'Finding Dory' will leave you teary-eyed: TOI
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
'Finding Dory', the sequel to the 2003 animated film 'Finding Nemo', which released on Friday, is a "sweet and sentimental story... bound to leave you teary-eyed", wrote Times of India. The New Indian Express (TNIE) called the film "visually delightful, fairly entertaining" while NDTV called it a "pleasant, familiar... tale". It was rated 4/5 (TOI), 2/5 (TNIE) and 3/5 (NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:09 pm on 17 Jun
Varun denies use of kirpan in 'Dishoom' song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Varun Dhawan and producer Sajid Nadiadwala have denied that actress Jacqueline Fernandes is seen with a 'kirpan', which is a Sikh ceremonial dagger, in the song 'Sau Tarah Ke' from the film 'Dishoom'. "It’s an Arabic sword... It’s a misunderstanding," clarified Varun adding that being a Punjabi himself, he would never do something to hurt their religious sentiments.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:41 pm on 17 Jun
Movie Review: 'Now You See Me 2'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
The Jesse Eisenberg, Daniel Radcliffe and Mark Ruffalo starrer 'Now You See Me 2', which released on Friday, is "all style and glamour, no substance", wrote India Today. "It's... the sort of sequel everyone dreads," wrote Hindustan Times while Times of India called it "more of an emotional saga". It was rated 1.5/5 (India Today), 2/5 (HT) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:40 pm on 17 Jun
Dhanak transports you to magical place: Mid-Day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor's film 'Dhanak', which released on Friday, "actually manages to kind of temporarily transport you to a magical place where hopes don't die", wrote Mid-Day. NDTV called it a film which "artfully coaxes the audience to believe in miracles" while Times of India called it a "half-baked story". It was rated 3.5/5 (Mid-Day), 4/5 (NDTV) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:40 pm on 17 Jun
Kim Kardashian features on her first GQ cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Reality television star Kim Kardashian has featured for the first time on the cover of the men's magazine 'GQ'. The cover for the magazine's 10th-anniversary issue features Kim posing in the nude while holding a leather jacket. The magazine's cover story titled "Kim as you've never seen her" features more pictures where she appears in mostly lingerie.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:33 pm on 17 Jun
Helen Mirren to star in 'Fast 8'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Helen Mirren has confirmed that she will star in 'Fast 8', the eighth instalment in the 'Fast & Furious' film franchise. “I’ve always rather loved driving," said Mirren while speaking about how she told the makers that she would star in the film only if she is allowed to drive. The film will release on April 14, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:11 pm on 17 Jun
Next season of 'Satyamev Jayate' on water crisis
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Aamir Khan has revealed that the focus of the next season of 'Satyamev Jayate' will be on the water crisis in Maharashtra. Speaking about how the team of the television programme is currently working on a "crucial and ambitious project" for dealing with Maharashtra's water crisis, Aamir added, "We are aiming to make Maharashtra drought free in coming years."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 17 Jun
'Udta Punjab' is worth all the fuss: Review
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
The Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab', which released on Friday, "is worth all the fuss", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times wrote that the film "has its heart in the right place", while Times of India said, "Udta Punjab gives you a SUBS 'TANTIAL' high." It was rated 3/5 (Indian Express), 3.5/5 (HT) and 4/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:24 pm on 17 Jun
'James Wan' 8th most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 17 Jun 2016,Friday
After the director of the horror movie franchise 'Conjuring', James Wan, suggested that the next movie 'Conjuring 3' could be set in the 80's, 'James Wan' was the 8th most trending Google search in India on Thursday. It was most looked up in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. 'Portugal vs Iceland', and 'Cricinfo' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:05 am on 17 Jun
Model Pooja Missra alleges gangrape: Report
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Model and former 'Bigg Boss 5' contestant Pooja Misrra has reportedly filed a case against three persons for allegedly gangraping her in a hotel in Jaipur. The three men had reportedly been hired by Pooja for the shoot of her upcoming television show 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai'. A case of rape and blackmail has been registered, police said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:31 pm on 16 Jun
Trailer of 'Great Grand Masti' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer film 'Great Grand Masti' was released on Thursday. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film is the third instalment in the 'Masti' franchise. It also features Urvashi Rautela in a pivotal role, while Mishti, Shraddha Das and Pooja Chopra feature in supporting roles. It will release on July 22.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:46 pm on 16 Jun
Hathaway appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
short by Mirza Mohammed / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Anne Hathaway has been appointed a global Goodwill Ambassador for promotion of gender equality by the United Nations. Hathaway joins fellow Hollywood actors Nicole Kidman and Emma Watson as ambassadors. "...it is time that we collectively intensify our efforts and ensure that true equality is finally realised," Hathaway said. She was previously part of a CNN documentary on female education.
short by Mirza Mohammed / 10:35 pm on 16 Jun
Glad I'm not stereotyped in Bollywood: Sunny
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actress Sunny Leone has said that she is glad that Bollywood does not stereotype her. “Initially I was perceived in a certain way. But now I can proudly say that people have accepted me and are approaching me for good work", she added. Sunny will next be seen in the upcoming film 'Luv U Alia'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:29 pm on 16 Jun
Google customises search for Bollywood fans
short by Pragya Swastik / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Google on Thursday launched special tools to provide customised search results for Bollywood fans in India. The new tools give contextual and image-rich results to queries regarding films, songs, actors, lyrics, trailers and screening times. The search giant also released a short film titled 'The Hero' highlighting the new search features.
short by Pragya Swastik / 10:28 pm on 16 Jun
Tried to be like Salman in 'Dangal': Aamir Khan
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Aamir Khan recently said that actor Salman Khan has always had "a very fit body", while adding that he tried to be like Salman in his upcoming film 'Dangal'. "I don’t feel, my body is as good as him. He is the original body builder", he added. Notably, both Aamir and Salman play wrestlers in 'Dangal' and 'Sultan' respectively.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:01 pm on 16 Jun
New teaser of 'Kabali' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
A new teaser of the Rajinikanth starrer Tamil film 'Kabali' was released on Thursday. Directed by Pa Ranjith and also featuring Radhika Apte, the film is inspired by the Chennai don Kabaleeswaran. Notably, the first teaser of the film had become the most viewed teaser on YouTube among Indian films, garnering over 5 million views in 24 hours.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:44 pm on 16 Jun
Imtiaz partial to Alia during 'Highway': Hooda
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Randeep Hooda has disclosed that during the shooting of 'Highway' he felt that director Imtiaz Ali was partial to Alia Bhatt because she is Mahesh Bhatt's daughter. "I started detesting the whole thing... I expressed it to Imitiaz in a strong and wrong way. But I am sure he understood me", Randeep added.
short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 16 Jun
Wait till Sat to download Udta Punjab: Anurag
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Director-producer Anurag Kashyap on Thursday took to Facebook to ask people to "wait till Saturday" before downloading the leaked copy of his film 'Udta Punjab' from the internet. "[N]o one can stop your right to download a film. This time its a different fight, its a fight against censorship", he added. 'Udta Punjab' is scheduled to release this Friday.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:50 pm on 16 Jun
Teaser of Sunny's song from 'Beiimaan Love' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The teaser of the first song 'Hug Me' from Sunny Leone's upcoming film 'Beiimaan Love' has been released. The song has been composed by Raghav Sachar, while it has been sung by Kanika Kapoor. Directed by Rajeev Chaudhari, the erotic thriller film features Sunny Leone and Rajneesh Duggall in lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on August 5.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:49 pm on 16 Jun
'Sau Tarah Ke' song from 'Dishoom' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
'Sau Tarah Ke', the first song from the John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer upcoming film 'Dishoom' was released on Thursday. The song, featuring all three actors of the film, has been sung by Jonita Gandhi and Amit Mishra, while it has been composed by Pritam. 'Dishoom' also features actor Akshaye Khanna and will release on July 29.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:23 pm on 16 Jun
Rajinikanth's office denies rumours of his death
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Rajinikanth's office on Thursday issued a clarification that the actor is in good health after reports of his death surfaced on social media. “He is taking rest in the US. He is happy and is vacationing with his family", his publicist said. Media reports claimed he died from a heart attack adding that his daughter had confirmed the death.
short by Daisy Mowke / 07:04 pm on 16 Jun
Teaser of Tiger, Disha starrer song Befikra out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The teaser of Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani starrer single 'Befikra' was released on Thursday. It has been composed by Meet Bros and sung by singer Aditi Singh Sharma. Notably, Disha Patani will be making her Bollywood debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'.
short by Daisy Mowke / 06:52 pm on 16 Jun
'Would love to do Andaz Apna Apna 2 with Salman'
short by Khyati Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Reacting to reports of a sequel of 'Andaz Apna Apna' being planned, actor Aamir Khan has said that he would "love" to star in it with Salman Khan. "We need a good script. It has to be a good film", he added. The 1994 comedy drama starred Aamir and Salman in the lead role, alongside Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor.
short by Khyati Sharma / 06:28 pm on 16 Jun
Won't kill Ford in 'Indiana Jones V': Spielberg
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Director Steven Spielberg has "promised" fans that he will not kill off actor Harrison Ford’s character in the upcoming film 'Indiana Jones V'. The film will be the fifth instalment in the 'Indiana Jones' franchise and will release in the US on July 19, 2019. Notably, Ford's character Han Solo dies in the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:16 pm on 16 Jun
Watch UdtaPunjab in theatres, tweets Shahid
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
A day after reports claimed that 'Udta Punjab' has leaked online, actor Shahid Kapoor tweeted, "Blood and sweat of many in this film... Watch UdtaPunjab in theatres". "[S]ee you at the theatres #piracydimaadi", tweeted Alia Bhatt. Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote, "Don't succumb to online leaks", while actor Sidharth Malhotra tweeted "say no to piracy #UdtaPunjab at a theatre near u".
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:52 pm on 16 Jun
Shaan releases new single ‘Tum Ho Toh Lagta Hai’
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Singer Shaan has teamed up with music composer Amaal Mallik to release his new romantic single 'Tum Ho Toh Lagta Hai' . The video, produced by Bhushan Kumar of T-series, stars Saqib Saleem and Taapsee Pannu. “Today Amaal has captured the whole world with his music. He is doing very well,” Shaan said.
short by Daisy Mowke / 05:15 pm on 16 Jun
'15 Years Of Lagaan' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
A day after Aamir Khan's movie, 'Lagaan' celebrated its 15th anniversary, '15 Years Of Lagaan' was trending on Twitter on Thursday. Reacting to it, a user tweeted, "A script rejected by all stars, touched by Aamir, to become India's only movie to reach Oscars' final round". "Still get goosebumps during the climax, 15 Years Of Lagaan", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:31 pm on 16 Jun
'Taylor Swift' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
After American singer Taylor Swift was seen kissing British actor Tom Hiddleston​, 'Taylor Swift' was trending on Twitter on Thursday. Reacting to it, a user tweeted, "If Taylor breaks up with Tom Hiddleston, her new album will be all high notes because she could never hit Low-Key". "We'll soon have a Taylor Swift song about Tom Hiddleston", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 16 Jun
Pics of Swift kissing Tom Hiddleston surface
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Pictures of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift kissing actor Tom Hiddleston on a beach were released by daily tabloid 'The Sun' on Wednesday. The tabloid quoted a source close to Swift as saying, "Tom has been courting Taylor since they met– he sent her flowers. She’s been won over." Taylor Swift reportedly broke up with Calvin Harris earlier this month.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:01 pm on 16 Jun
Pooja Hegde's first look from 'Mohenjo Daro' out
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The first look of actress Pooja Hegde from the upcoming epic adventure-romance film 'Mohenjo Daro' was revealed on Thursday. She can be seen in a costume designed by April Ferry, known for her work in the 'Game of Thrones' series. The film, which stars Hrithik Roshan as the lead, will mark Hegde's Bollywood debut. It will release on August 12.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:49 pm on 16 Jun
First look of 'Great Grand Masti' revealed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The first look of the Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi starrer film 'Great Grand Masti' was released on Thursday. The film is the third instalment in the 'Masti' film franchise. Directed by Indra Kumar, it also features Urvashi Rautela in the lead role, while Mishti, Shraddha Das and Pooja Chopra feature as wives of the lead heroes.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:44 pm on 16 Jun
SC refuses to stay release of 'Udta Punjab'
short by Daisy Mowke / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab'. The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Punjab-based NGO Human Rights Awareness Association to halt the screening of the film. The court, however, allowed the petitioner to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
short by Daisy Mowke / 03:24 pm on 16 Jun
Nawazuddin introduces irrigation system in UP
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
According to reports, Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has introduced a water-efficient Centre Pivot Irrigation System in Uttar Pradesh's Budhana. Siddiqui, who comes from a family of farmers, was introduced to the system by some French farmers during his visit to Cannes. The system uses lesser water than conventional systems, and each of its pipes can irrigate an acre of land.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:59 am on 16 Jun
'Housefull 3' mints ₹100 crore in 12 days
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The Akshay Kumar starrer 'Housefull 3' has entered the ₹100 crore club in India in just twelve days of its release. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film earned ₹99.65 crore till Tuesday while the morning and noon shows on Wednesday enabled it to cross the benchmark. Earlier this year, Akshay's film 'Airlift' also minted over ₹100 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:22 am on 16 Jun
Teaser of Jude Law's series 'The Young Pope' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
The teaser for the Jude Law starrer television mini-series 'The Young Pope' has been released. The series revolves around Jude who portrays the fictional character 'Pope Pius XIII', the first American Pope. The series also stars Diane Keaton as 'Sister Mary'. All eight episodes of the series have been directed by Paolo Sorrentino.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:54 am on 16 Jun
Twitter reacts to Udta Punjab getting leaked
short by Dishant Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Reacting to Udta Punjab getting leaked online, a user tweeted, "In the game of censor, you either get cuts or get leaked". While another tweet read, "I did watch #UdtaPunjabLeaked on torrent, @anuragkashyap please share your Paytm wallet number, will donate money for it". "#UdtaPunjabLeaked HC said turrant release karo. Maybe Pahlaj misheard torrent release kar do", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 12:38 am on 16 Jun
GoT actor posts photo celebrating Iceland's draw
short by Dishant Sharma / on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the Icelandic actor who portrays 'The Mountain' in Game of Thrones, has posted a photo celebrating Iceland's draw against Portugal on Wednesday. The actor had earlier threatened to crush Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo's head if he scored against Iceland in the Euro 2016 Group match, who, however, failed to register a goal in the 1-1 draw.
short by Dishant Sharma / 12:18 am on 16 Jun
Salman's fitness journey most viewed on YouTube
short by Ankur Vyas / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
A video titled 'A Journey From SALMAN To SULTAN' was the most viewed YouTube video in India on Wednesday. The video was posted on June 9 this year and has garnered over 18.79 lakh views so far. It features actor Salman Khan's fitness training for his role as a wrestler in his upcoming movie Sultan.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:49 pm on 15 Jun
Man Utd players in new Independence Day trailer
short by Dishant Sharma / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Manchester United players feature in a new promotional trailer for the upcoming sci-fi movie 'Independence Day: Resurgence'. The video features club captain Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, Daley Blind, Ashley Young and Chris Smalling piloting fighter jets and fighting against an alien army. The movie, which stars Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth, is set to release on June 22, 2016.
short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 15 Jun
Trailer of 'Kevin Hart: What Now?' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the Kevin Hart starrer 'Kevin Hart: What Now?' has been released. The film has been described as a 'stand-up comedy film' as it features a segment from a live performance of Hart's stand-up comedy act in August, 2015 in Philadelphia, USA. The film is scheduled to release on October 14 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:58 pm on 15 Jun
CBFC gives 'A' certificate to 'Udta Punjab'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Wednesday granted an 'A' (restricted for adult audience) certificate to the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab'. Shahid tweeted a picture of the certificate, which bears the text "Passed by Hon'ble High Court, Mumbai", with the hashtag '#win'. The film with a running time of 148 minutes will release on June 17.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:28 pm on 15 Jun
BBC makes film on gorilla who 'talks' to humans
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
BBC has made a new documentary 'Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People' on a gorilla who is capable of communicating with humans using sign language. Koko currently resides in a special facility in California, USA and reportedly knows over 1,000 hand signs. Directed by Jonny Taylor, the documentary will be aired in the US on June 15.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:19 pm on 15 Jun
Udta Punjab leaked online before release: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, a major portion of the Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Udta Punjab' was on Wednesday leaked online, two days before its release. It was spotted on torrent sites for illegal download. However, the links were later "removed due to copyright complaint". The illegal copies were reportedly ones submitted to Censor Board for reviewing as they bore a 'For Censor' watermark.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:46 pm on 15 Jun
Stylists rejected me for being too big: Khloe
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian has revealed that stylists refused to work with her before she lost her weight by 40 pounds for being "too big". Khloe made these comments in an interview with the magazine 'Harper's Bazaar' while adding, "That always hurt my feelings." Further, she said that the fashion industry and even people now look at her "more".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:36 pm on 15 Jun
Media can't dictate my marriage, life: Abhishek
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actor Abhishek Bachchan has said that he will not let the media dictate his marriage and life. "I know what the truth is and I know how far to take the media seriously," said Abhishek. Reports of a rift between him and his wife Aishwarya Rai had emerged after he walked off from a red carpet event during 'Sarbjit' premiere.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:54 pm on 15 Jun
Rajamouli shares pic from Baahubali sequel shoot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Director SS Rajamouli has tweeted a picture from the shooting of the climax scene from 'Baahubali: The Conclusion'. The shoot for the final war sequence, which reportedly has a budget of ₹30 crore, will be shot over ten weeks at Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City. The film is a sequel to the 2015 film 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 15 Jun
SRK to play a warrior in Aditya's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan will play the role of a warrior in filmmaker Aditya Chopra's next film. The film is said to be a period film and Aditya's most ambitious project till date. During the promotion of 'Fan', Shah Rukh had said, "I think I will start shooting for Aditya's next... by the end of 2017."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:04 pm on 15 Jun
'Andaz Apna Apna' sequel being planned: Report
short by Khyati Sharma / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Phantom Films is reportedly working on a sequel to the 1994 comedy film 'Andaz Apna Apna'. The daughter of Vinay Kumar Sinha, the producer of the original film, has given the rights of the movie. The sequel will reportedly be directed by Vikas Bahl or Vikramaditya Motwane. 'Andaz Apna Apna' featured Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor.
short by Khyati Sharma / 04:56 pm on 15 Jun
Trailer of Disney film 'Pete's Dragon' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of Disney's upcoming film 'Pete's Dragon' was released on Tuesday. A remake of Disney's 1977 animated film by the same name, the fantasy adventure film revolves around an orphan called Pete who claims to live with a green dragon called Elliott. Directed by David Lowery and starring Oakes Fegley as Pete, the film will release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:13 pm on 15 Jun
CBFC denies certificate to Siddiqui's Haraamkhor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has refused to give a certificate​ to the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer film 'Haraamkhor'. The award-winning​ film revolves around a teacher's illicit relationship with his 14-year-old student. The film's "objectionable" theme has been cited as the reason for the refusal, as per the film producer Guneet Monga.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:02 pm on 15 Jun
Rajinikanth's look from '2.0' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actor Rajinikanth's look from the upcoming film '2.0' also known as 'Robot 2', was shared by director Shankar. He revealed that 50% of the shooting of the science fiction film has been completed, including the climax scene with Rajinikanth and actor Akshay Kumar. While Akshay plays the antagonist, Amy​ Jackson also stars in a pivotal role in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:46 pm on 15 Jun
Trailer of Morgan Freeman starrer 'Ben-Hur' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer for the Morgan Freeman and Jack Huston starrer 'Ben-Hur' was released on Tuesday. The film has been termed a "new interpretation" of the 1880 novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ' by Lew Wallace. Huston portrays the fictional character 'Ben-Hur', while Morgan stars as Sheik Ilderim, the person who trains the titular character to become a charioteer.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:20 pm on 15 Jun
Still falling in love with her: Shahid on Mira
short by Khyati Sharma / on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Opening up about his wife Mira Rajput, actor Shahid Kapoor in a recent interview said that he is "still falling in love with her". "The first time we met, we spoke for seven hours. That moment, I felt that I could probably marry her", he said. Shahid added, "But I also told myself, Bees saal ki hai besharam!"
short by Khyati Sharma / 12:10 am on 15 Jun
Facebook, Deepika launch suicide prevention tool
short by Pragya Swastik / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Facebook partnered with Deepika Padukone's The Live Love Laugh Foundation and NGO Aasra to launch its suicide prevention tool on Tuesday in India. The tool lets users flag their friends’ posts that seem suicidal. The posts will be reviewed by a Facebook team to provide various suicide prevention resources including a helpline and support to the people suffering from depression.
short by Pragya Swastik / 11:42 pm on 14 Jun
'Gave up birthday gifts for MJ concert ticket'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Shahid Kapoor has revealed that as a kid, he was so "crazy" to watch Michael Jackson perform, he once asked his mother to buy him a ticket of his concert rather than give him birthday presents for five years. "It was 1995 and the ticket was for ₹3,000", Shahid said. He added that he saved some amount from his pocket-money.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:09 pm on 14 Jun
Fraser, Radhika Apte to star in 'The Field'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Brendan Fraser, known for his role in 'The Mummy' franchise, will be shooting in India for the upcoming film 'The Field' where he stars alongside actors Radhika Apte, Ronit Roy and Prem Chopra. "It is a great script and I play a very complex character. I am very excited about my role", Ronit said about his first Hollywood project.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:59 pm on 14 Jun
Sonam announces film with Kareena on Instagram
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Sonam Kapoor recently took to Instagram to confirm that she will be starring with Kareena Kapoor in Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor's upcoming film 'Veere Di Wedding'. "No one understands the importance of sisterhood better than you. Bebo what an honour to share screen space with you!", wrote Sonam. The film will also feature Swara Bhaskar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 14 Jun
Anupam Kher announces his 500th film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday announced his 500th film, the upcoming Hollywood movie 'The Big Sick'. "Doing 500 films in 32 years has been an awesome journey. It shows the kind of life I have had... "I’m happy that my 500th landmark film is a Hollywood project", he added. Kher made his acting debut with 1984 film 'Saaransh'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:25 pm on 14 Jun
Will drag 'Comedy Nights Live' to court: Upasana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actress Upasana Singh, who recently quit the show 'Comedy Nights Live', has said that she will drag the makers of the show to court. Calling it a 'pathetic' show, she alleged that she has just been paid for two episodes. Notably, Upasana had earlier left her role as 'Bua' in 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' to join 'Comedy Nights Live'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:22 pm on 14 Jun
Jackie Chan, Sonu Sood dance on Punjabi song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actors Jackie Chan and Sonu Sood were seen dancing to Daler Mehndi's track 'Tunak Tunak Tun' at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival. Sood tweeted the video calling it "impromptu dance moves" while referring to Chan as his brother. The 62-year-old actor will be appearing alongside Sood and Indian actress Amyra Dastur in the Indo-Chinese production, 'Kung Fu Yoga'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 14 Jun
Trailer of 'Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the upcoming animated science fiction film 'Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV' has been released. The film is based on the role-play video game 'Final Fantasy' and revolves around the "magical kingdom of Lucis" where the "sacred Crystal" has been kept. The film features the voices of Sean Bean as King Regis and Lena Headey as Lady Lunafreya.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:15 pm on 14 Jun
'A Aa' becomes 3rd highest Telugu grosser in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The Nithiin Reddy starrer Telugu film 'A Aa' has become the third-highest grosser among Telugu films in the US having minted over $2 million. "So far only ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Srimanthudu’ have collected over $2 million in the US,” said trade analyst Trinath. The film, which also stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Anupama Parameswaran, released on June 1 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:11 pm on 14 Jun
Trailer of Rajeev, Gauahar starrer 'Fever'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Rajeev Khandelwal and Gauahar Khan starrer 'Fever' was released on Tuesday. The suspense thriller revolves around Khandelwal as an assassin hiding under a different identity. The film also stars Italian actress and former 'Bond' girl Caterina Murino, who starred in the film 'Casino Royale'. Directed by Rajeev Jhaveri, 'Fever' will release on July 22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:07 pm on 14 Jun
Will not stop 'Udta Punjab' release: Punjab govt
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Following the Bombay High Court's verdict to allow the release of 'Udta Punjab', the Punjab government has said that it will not stop the film's release in the state. Saying that the Akali Dal-led government never hinders freedom of expression, Punjab Education Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema added, "It is the people who will decide whether to see it or not."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:33 pm on 14 Jun
'The Conjuring 2' mints ₹19.80 cr in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
'The Conjuring 2' has earned ₹19.80 crore in its opening weekend in India for its English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹ 5.25 crore on Friday, ₹6.90 crore on Saturday and ₹7.60 crore on Sunday. Directed by James Wan, the film is a sequel to the 2013 film 'The Conjuring'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:10 pm on 14 Jun
CBFC lost its meaning: Nihalani on HC verdict
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Pahlaj Nihalani has said that the CBFC has lost its meaning following the Bombay High Court's verdict on 'Udta Punjab'. "[D]oors for films with obscene, vulgar content are open... I have come to know that the board is not here to censor movies". He added that he was not “angry" with the decision.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:07 pm on 14 Jun
Do Lafzon Ki Kahani earns ₹3.7 cr in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The Randeep Hooda and Kajal Aggarwal starrer 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' has earned ₹3.74 crore in its opening weekend in India. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹1.03 crore on Friday, ₹1.26 crore on Saturday and ₹1.45 crore on Sunday. Directed by Deepak Tijori, the film is a remake of the 2011 South Korean film 'Always'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:47 pm on 14 Jun
'440 Volt' song from 'Sultan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
'440 Volt', the new song from the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan' was released on Tuesday. The song has been sung by Mika Singh and composed by Vishal and Shekhar. It has been picturised on the lead pair of Salman and Anushka, who play the role of wrestlers in the film. 'Sultan' is scheduled for an Eid release.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:36 pm on 14 Jun
'TE3N' earns ₹11.13 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The Amitabh Bachchan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'TE3N' has collected ₹11.13 crore in its opening weekend in India. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'TE3N' collected ₹2.62 crore on Friday, ₹3.96 crore on Saturday and ₹4.55 crore on Sunday. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the film is a remake of the South Korean film 'Montage' and also stars Vidya Balan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:03 pm on 14 Jun
'Chitrangda quits film over intimate scene row'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actress Chitrangda Singh has quit the upcoming film 'Babumoshai Bandookbaaz' over a row with the film's director Kushan Nandy during the shoot of an intimate scene with Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Nandy reportedly said, "[Y]ou ought to get literally on top of Nawaz", which offended Chitrangada. Reports added that actress Swara Bhaskar is now being considered for the role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:01 pm on 14 Jun
'Sairat' 2nd most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Following reports that the Marathi-movie 'Sairat' is being remade in all four South Indian languages, 'Sairat' was the second most trending Google search in India on Monday. It was most looked up in Maharashtra, Goa, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. 'JIPMER', 'AirAsia' and 'Lenovo Vibe K5' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:00 am on 14 Jun
Freedom of expression takes over, tweets user
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Reacting to Bombay HC's decision to release 'Udta Punjab' with a single cut, a user tweeted, "Udta Punjab verdict is a victory for creative freedom of filmmakers". Another tweet read, "Finally freedom of expression take(s) over the CBFC." Meanwhile, another user tweeted, "With all the publicity it got, cuts or no cut, Udta Punjab is a sure shot big hit."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:42 pm on 13 Jun
'Gangs of Wasseypur 1.5' being planned
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Writer and filmmaker Zeishan Quadri has confirmed that a third film in the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' film franchise, which will be a 'part 1.5', is being planned. "I'd call it a mid-equal... we aren't calling it part 3... It will tell a parallel story between the two films," said Quadri. However​, he added that it would be a new storyline.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:23 pm on 13 Jun
I mistook Prince Harry for Ed Sheeran: Margot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Margot Robbie has revealed that she once mistook Prince Harry for singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran at a Christmas party. Robbie, who will be portraying 'Harley Quinn' in the upcoming film 'Sucide Squad', said that the incident happened when she ended up in a photo-booth with Prince Harry. She added that Harry did not take the mix-up sportingly.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:22 pm on 13 Jun
Irrfan Khan, Tom Hanks jointly promote 'Inferno'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Irrfan Khan today tweeted a picture with his co-star Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard from the ongoing promotions for their upcoming film 'Inferno' in Singapore. The thriller is based on the 2013 novel 'Inferno' by Dan Brown and has Hanks reprising his role as Robert Langdon. Meanwhile, Irrfan will portray the character​ of Harry 'The Provost' Sims.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:28 pm on 13 Jun
Bollywood reacts to shooting at Orlando gay club
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Reacting to the shooting at a gay club in Orlando, USA, Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "Heartbreaking to hear about the #OrlandoShooting May peace come upon this earth." Rishi Kapoor posted, "Condolences! Hope this does not become political mileage for any." "Please... stop the hate...", tweeted Sonam Kapoor, while Farhan Akhtar wrote, "Heart goes out to all families devastated by the... shooting."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:59 pm on 13 Jun
Aamir's look as young Mahaveer in 'Dangal' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Aamir Khan today shared his look as a younger version​ of his character 'Mahaveer' from the upcoming biopic 'Dangal'. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film is about wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat who taught wrestling to his daughter Geeta Phogat, India's first female wrestler to win the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. It will release on December 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 13 Jun
Ranveer works out for 'Befikre' look
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Ranveer Singh's personal trainer Lloyd Stevens has shared a picture of the 30-year-old actor working out for his look in the upcoming film 'Befikre'. Lloyd tweeted, "Think it’s plain to see Ranveer has made some prominent gains." Ranveer will star opposite actress Vaani Kapoor in 'Befikre', which is being​ directed by Aditya Chopra.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 13 Jun
Vin Diesel shares pic of daughter, Paul Walker
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Vin Diesel has shared a tribute to his 'Fast & Furious' franchise co-star and friend Paul Walker in an Instagram post which features Diesel's daughter Pauline, who has been named after Paul. 'Always', he captioned the picture as a tribute to Paul, who passed away in a car accident in 2013. Currently, Diesel is shooting for 'Fast 8'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 13 Jun
Guinness World Record set at Ghostbusters event
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
A Guinness World Record was set for the "Largest gathering of people dressed as ghosts at a single venue" at an event for the upcoming film 'Ghostbusters' on Sunday in Singapore. Dressed in all-white outfits and depicting the film's "no ghost" symbol, 263 individuals set the record. The film's director Paul Feig and actress Melissa McCarthy received the official certificate.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:19 pm on 13 Jun
Finally #UdtaPunjab will fly, tweets Alia
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Reacting to Bombay High Court's verdict of clearing 'Udta Punjab' with one cut, actress Alia Bhatt tweeted, "And FINALLY #UdtaPunjab will flyyyyy!!Here's to freedom of expression, to our judiciary". Meanwhile, Karan Johar tweeted "[A]s a filmmaker I feel empowered and relieved!!!". "I believe!!", tweeted Anurag Kashyap, while actress Dia Mirza called the decision​ "the victory of #Democracy".
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:17 pm on 13 Jun
Suck my d**k: Adele tells critic during concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Singer Adele at a recent concert abused record producer Toni Visconti saying, "suck my d**k" and called him a "d**khead" for suggesting that her voice could have been enhanced digitally. Earlier, Visconti said that the extent to which Adele's voice is "manipulated" on a song is "questionable". Notably, the producer apologised for his comments which he said were misconstrued.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:07 pm on 13 Jun
Abhishek Varman's next to be a period film
short by Khyati Sharma / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
As per reports, director Abhishek Varman of '2 States' fame is working on a period love story set during partition, which will have two male lead actors. The film will be produced by Karan Johar & Sajid Nadiadwala, reports added. While the casting of the film is in process, an official announcement about the film is yet to be made.
short by Khyati Sharma / 05:26 pm on 13 Jun
'The Accidental PM' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Following reports of an upcoming movie adaptation of Sanjay Baru's book, 'The Accidental Prime Minister - The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh', 'The Accidental PM' was a top Twitter trend in India on Monday.​ A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Would love to see Kamal Haasan take over The Accidental PM and make it Pushpak - 2".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:12 pm on 13 Jun
Bombay HC clears 'Udta Punjab' with 1 cut
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
The Bombay High Court today asked the Censor Board to clear 'Udta Punjab' with one cut and a revised disclaimer. While directing it to issue a new certificate for the film in two days, the court also rejected the board’s demand to stay the release of the film. "[M]ere references (to) Punjab does not affect... integrity of India", it added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:52 pm on 13 Jun
SRK shares Raees poster made of alcohol bottles
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) has tweeted a poster for his film 'Raees', where the actor's face has been made entirely out of alcohol bottles in different colours. The digital poster has been made by film publicity designer Rajesh Ghadigaonkar. The 50-year-old actor plays the role of a bootlegger based on a real-life Gujarat gangster Abdul Latif in 'Raees'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:20 pm on 13 Jun
Teaser of Disney's animated film 'Moana' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
A teaser of Disney's new animated film 'Moana' was released today. While the titular character will be voiced by debut actress Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson will voice the character of the demi-god 'Maui', considered a hero in Polynesian mythology. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the film is scheduled to release on November 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:56 pm on 13 Jun
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 8
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
The eight episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, is "not the greatest episode of the season", wrote Forbes. The Washington Post wrote the episode "is devoted to the things the characters on 'Game of Thrones' do for love of house, of honor and of individual people". Meanwhile, TV Fanatic called the episode "an overstuffed hour".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:47 pm on 13 Jun
Abhishek Bachchan to star in Shootout 3: Reports
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Abhishek Bachchan will reportedly star in 'Shootout 3', the third instalment in filmmaker Sanjay Gupta's 'Shootout At Wadala' and 'Shootout At Lokhandwala' film franchise. "I have liked the idea of Sanjay’s film. It’s an intense gangster drama," said Abhishek without sharing specific details. The film is said to be based on Mumbai Police encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:27 pm on 13 Jun
'Bholi Surat' song from 'Ekk Albela' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
'Bholi Surat', the new song from the Marathi film 'Ekk Albela' has been released. The song, which has been sung by Anwesshaa and Vinay Mandke, is a rendition of the song 'Bholi Surat Dil Ke Khote' from the 1951 film 'Albela'. The song is picturised on Mangesh Desai who portrays Bhagwan Dada and Vidya Balan who portrays Geeta Bali.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 13 Jun
Passed Udta Punjab with A certificate: Nihalani
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Jun 2016,Monday
The Shahid Kapoor-starrer film 'Udta Punjab' has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an ‘A’ certificate, CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani said on Sunday. Nihalani added that the Censor Board did not demand the removal of the term 'Punjab' from the title. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court has reserved its verdict on the case for Monday.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:09 am on 13 Jun
'Akshay charged more than Rajinikanth for 2.0'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
As per a DNA report, actor Akshay Kumar charged more than actor Rajinikanth for playing the antagonist role in the upcoming sci-fi thriller '2.0' or 'Robot 2'. The makers reportedly agreed to Kumar's demand as they were in a hurry to sign a 'big' actor for the role, which had earlier been rejected by Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:03 pm on 12 Jun
Imtiaz, Farah can't make hit film in dreams: KRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Kamaal R Khan (KRK) on Sunday criticised Imtiaz Ali and Farah Khan, saying they are not capable of making 'hit' films even in their dreams. "SRK became superstar with new director's films... but now he believes in established flop directors like Imtiaz Ali," tweeted Kamaal. He added that he suggested Shah Rukh Khan to do a Mohit Suri film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 12 Jun
'Lawrence asked me if I like sex with Kangaroos'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Liam Hemsworth on British television talk show 'The Graham Norton Show' has revealed that actress Jennifer Lawrence once asked him if he “liked” having “sex with kangaroos”. Hemsworth, who is originally from Australia, responded saying, "Absolutely! That’s what Australians do!" Hemsworth and Lawrence have appeared together onscreen in the 'Hunger Games' film franchise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:16 pm on 12 Jun
'Led Zeppelin' to go on trial over copyright row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant of the rock band 'Led Zeppelin' on Tuesday will appear for the trial over copyright issues in their track 'Stairway to Heaven'. The band has been sued by Michael Skidmore, the trustee of Spirit's guitarist Randy Wolfe. Skidmore claims that the opening for Zeppelin's track is a copy of Spirit's instrumental track 'Taurus'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 12 Jun
Neha slams those body-shaming her for bikini pic
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actress Neha Dhupia has slammed a body-shaming incident where her recent picture showing her back in a bikini drew comments from social media users who called her "cheap" and "disgusting". Posting a new picture on Instagram, she wrote, "It's jus me wearing a #bikini on a beach. That's what most normal people do when they are on a beach."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:58 pm on 12 Jun
Censor Board clears Punjabi film on drug problem
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
The Censor Board has cleared the upcoming Punjabi film 'Dhee Punjab Di' which deals with the issue of drug problems and female foeticide. The film's director Baljeet Singh said that his film has been given a 'U' certificate and he was only asked to cut "a scene where a young boy snorts drug". Meanwhile, he called 'Udta Punjab' "anti-Punjabi culture".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 12 Jun
Sussanne reveals reason for divorce with Hrithik
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Hrithik Roshan’s former wife Sussanne Khan has spoken about their divorce in 2014 saying that it is "important to be aware and not be in a false relationship". "We had reached a stage in our lives where I decided that it’s better we weren’t together," said Sussanne. She added that they put aside their differences for their two sons.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:28 pm on 12 Jun
Priyanka nominated for Teen Choice Awards in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been nominated for her role in the American television series 'Quantico' at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards. The 33-year-old actress, who portrays the character FBI trainee Alex Parrish, is among the nominees in the category 'Choice TV Breakout Star'. The awards are scheduled to be held on July 31 in Los Angeles, USA.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 12 Jun
Not doing 'Ram Lakhan' remake: Rohit Shetty
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed that his next film with Karan Johar is not the remake of the 1989 film 'Ram Lakhan'. "We are not doing it (the remake). Me and Karan are doing something else. Very soon, we’ll tell you what we are doing," said Shetty. Notably, the remake had been announced by Johar's 'Dharma Productions' in 2014.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:05 pm on 12 Jun
Vishal Bhardwaj is my Martin Scorsese: Shahid
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has called filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj his 'Martin Scorsese', while comparing Bhardwaj to the iconic Hollywood filmmaker. "It’s an amazing opportunity to work with Vishal... He has cast me for the third time so, it’s very cool," said Shahid, who will be seen in Bhardwaj's next film 'Rangoon'. Further, Shahid called 'Rangoon' a "different yet mainstream film".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:52 pm on 12 Jun
Netflix plans to air regional content in India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Web streaming service 'Netflix' is planning to create content in regional languages including Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi or Marathi in India. "Ultimately, Indian cinema will not only be for India but will be available to over 81 million Netflix members across 190 countries," as per an official statement. Notably, Netflix's first original Indian series 'Sacred Games' will contain Hindi and Marathi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:13 pm on 12 Jun
Sonam shares Harshvardhan's pic from Mirzya sets
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actress Sonam Kapoor recently took to Instagram to share a picture of her brother Harshvardhan Kapoor with his 'Mirzya' co-star Saiyami Kher and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Harshvardhan, the youngest son of actor Anil Kapoor, will be making his acting debut with 'Mirzya'. The 25-year-old actor earlier worked as an assistant director to Anurag Kashyap for his film 'Bombay Velvet'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:09 pm on 12 Jun
Official video of Guetta's EURO 2016 song out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
The video of 'This One's For You', the official song of 'UEFA EURO 2016' by DJ David Guetta and singer Zara Larsson, has been released. Guetta and Larsson performed the song at the opening ceremony of the football tournament. The song features the voices of one million football fans worldwide, recorded with the help of a special online app.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:03 pm on 12 Jun
Shraddha to sing all her songs in Rock On 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor will reportedly sing all the songs that feature her in the upcoming film 'Rock On 2'. Shraddha's co-star Farhan Akhtar convinced her to sing all her songs in the film as it would look authentic, reports added. A sequel to the 2008 film 'Rock On', the film also stars Arjun Rampal and Prachi Desai.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:58 pm on 12 Jun
₹100 crore club has poisoned filmmaking: Shah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has said that the '₹100 crore club' has poisoned filmmaking sensibility in India. "You cannot expect a guy who plies a rickshaw or works on the road all day to go and see films like ‘Waiting’. He will not. He will go and see a ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ or... ‘Happy New Year’ because he needs that," said Shah.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:38 pm on 12 Jun
Rod Stewart knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
British rock singer Rod Stewart, known for songs like 'Have I Told You Lately', has received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II as mentioned in the Queen's annual 'Birthday Honors List'. “I thank Her Majesty and promise to wear it well," said Stewart. Further, 'Downton Abbey' actress Penelope Wilton, who has been made a dame, is among the other honourees.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:37 pm on 12 Jun
'Christina Grimmie' 4th most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday
Following American female singer Christina Grimmie's death after being shot dead while signing autographs after her concert in Florida, 'Christina Grimmie' was the fourth most trending Google search in India on Saturday. It was most looked up in Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya. 'Cricinfo', 'Cricbuzz' and 'Ku Results' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:09 am on 12 Jun
Radhika Apte features on cover of 'Smart Life'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actress Radhika Apte has featured on the cover of the magazine 'Smart Life' for its June issue. Apte tweeted her look on the cover page where she is seen in a red, low-cut, off-shoulder dress with her hair left open. The article on the 30-year-old actress refers to her as a 'Shooting Star' in the film industry.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:59 pm on 11 Jun
Ronaldo stars in music video with Priyanka
short by Saloni Tandon / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in music producer RedOne’s recently-released music video ‘Don’t You Need Somebody’, alongside tennis star Rafael Nadal and actress Priyanka Chopra. The video features a number of sports and movie stars, including footballers Mesut Özil, James Rodríguez and Blaise Matuidi. Musicians Jennifer Lopez, Shaggy and Akon have also featured in the video.
short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 11 Jun
TV actor gets 40 yrs to life for murdering wife
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
Television actor Michael Jace on Friday was sentenced to 40 years to life for the murder of his wife April Jace in May 2014. The 53-year-old actor had shot his wife in front of their two children at their residence​ in Los Angeles. Michael starred in the television series 'The Shield' and had minor roles in films including 'Forrest Gump'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:30 pm on 11 Jun
Trailer of 1st Latin Disney princess series out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
The trailer of the television cartoon series 'Elena of Avalor', which features Disney's first Latina Princess, has been released. "The series tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress," as per an official statement​ from Disney. The series will premiere on July 22 in a one-hour long special episode.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:22 pm on 11 Jun
'Jolie to star in Murder on the Orient Express'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actress Angelina Jolie will star in a remake of the 1974 Hollywood film 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film is based on Agatha Christie’s 1934 mystery novel by the same name. Jolie will reportedly portray the role of 'Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard', played by yesteryear actress Lauren Bacall in the original film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:37 pm on 11 Jun
'#RIPChristina' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
After American singer Christina Grimmie was shot dead while signing an autograph after a concert, '#RIPChristina' was trending on Twitter on Saturday. A user reacted by tweeting, "wasn't familiar with her work. But 22 is no age at all. Shot dead while signing autographs. #RIPChristina". "Thank you for your music and for all the inspiration #RIPChristina", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 11 Jun
Kit Harington as villain in 'Call of Duty' game
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
Video game company 'Activision' has confirmed that actor Kit Harington, known for his role as 'Jon Snow' in 'Game of Thrones', will be playing the villain in the game 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare'. A video showing Harington from the game's motion capture set was also​ shared. The game, the thirteenth instalment in the franchise, will release on November 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:27 pm on 11 Jun
'Dama Dama Dam' first song from Madaari released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
'Dama Dama Dam', the first song from the Irrfan Khan starrer 'Madaari' was released on Friday. The song has been composed by Vishal Bhardwaj and sung by Vishal Dadlani. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, the film also stars Jimmy Sheirgill and Tushar Dalvi in leading roles. The film is scheduled to release on July 15.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:50 pm on 11 Jun
Teaser of Rajeev, Gauahar starrer Fever released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
The teaser for the upcoming suspense thriller 'Fever' was released on Saturday. Directed by Rajeev Jhaveri, the film stars Rajeev Khandelwal, Gauahar Khan and Victor Banerjee among others. 'Fever' also marks the Bollywood debut of British actress and lingerie model Gemma Atkinson. The film, which has been shot entirely in Switzerland, also stars Ankita Makwana and Italian actress Caterina Murino.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:06 pm on 11 Jun
Singer Grimmie dies after being shot at concert
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
American singer Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on the show 'The Voice', passed away on Saturday after being shot dead at a concert in US. The 22-year-old was signing autographs after the concert when a gunman shot her and then killed himself. Notably, Grimmie was in 'Maroon 5' frontman Adam Levine's team and ranked third on the show's sixth season.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:42 pm on 11 Jun
Ilmi, Dhillon nominated as FCAT members
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has reportedly nominated BJP leader Shazia Ilmi and actress Poonam Dhillon as the members of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). The statutory body hears the appeals filed against the decisions of the censor board. Three other members of the five-person body are -- Justice (retd) SK Mahajan, journalist Shekhar Iyer and advocate Bina Gupta.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:03 pm on 11 Jun
Obama sings Rihanna's 'Work', slams Trump
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
US President Barack Obama on Thursday appeared on the television show 'The Tonight Show' 'singing' about his achievements during his term, while mimicking some lyrics from Rihanna's single 'Work', alongside the host Jimmy Fallon. Obama also indirectly slammed the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump for being critical of his foreign policies. "Orange is not the new black," quipped Obama.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:01 pm on 11 Jun
Varun to play hockey legend Dhyan Chand: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
As per reports, actor Varun Dhawan will portray Indian hockey legend Dhyan Chand in an upcoming biopic. Producers Pooja Shetty and Aarti Shetty, who have the rights of making the biopic on Chand, have reportedly approached filmmaker Karan Johar for the project. Notably, Johar is said to have initially approached Ranbir Kapoor for the role but Ranbir turned it down.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:45 pm on 11 Jun
Release of 'Junooniyat' preponed to June 17
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
The release of 'Junooniyat', starring Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam, has been preponed by a week to June 17. Junooniyat's director Vivek Agnihotri attributed the decision to the growing curiosity about the film. He added, "We got a ‘U’ certificate without a single cut with the censor board telling us 'We wish more filmmakers would make such beautiful films'."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:17 pm on 11 Jun
I was called a furniture when I acted: Akshay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Akshay Kumar has said that when he first came into the film industry, people used to call him a 'furniture' when he used to act. "So if I can do it, anyone can do it," added Akshay. Speaking about how he does diverse roles, he said that if he likes a script, he simply goes ahead with the project.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:31 am on 11 Jun
All 'Key & Peele' sketches made available online
short by Dishant Sharma / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
American television channel Comedy Central has made all of the sketches of its comedy show 'Key & Peele' available on its new dedicated Key & Peele online archive. The archive also houses GIFs, memes and a glossary of catchphrases used in the show, while including collections of sketches based on the show's recurring themes.
short by Dishant Sharma / 11:49 pm on 10 Jun
Chitrangada features in 'FHM India' photoshoot
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh recently did a photoshoot for men's magazine FHM. The 39-year-old actress has also featured on the cover of the June issue of the magazine. While she has donned a white bikini and an off-white shrug for the cover page, she can be seen wearing a Studio Tia lace kimono and shorts in another shot.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:16 pm on 10 Jun
Richa Chadda features in video 'Mean Tweets'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
YouTube channel 'Film Companion' recently posted a video titled 'Mean Tweets', featuring actress Richa Chadda. In the video, the actress picks out several 'mean' posts about her, written by users of the micro-blogging site Twitter, and replies to each one of them. Richa can be seen responding to tweets calling her 'budhiya' and 'body-builder'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:55 pm on 10 Jun
Twitter reacts to Theranos movie announcement
short by Dishant Sharma / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Reacting to Jennifer Lawrence playing Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an upcoming movie, a user tweeted, "A drama isn't a drama till Hollywood steps into it. A movie on #Theranos in the works". While another tweet read, "Jennifer Lawrence will play #Theranos CEO but who will play @JohnCarreyrou, the WSJ reporter who broke the story?"
short by Dishant Sharma / 10:20 pm on 10 Jun
Short film scripted by AI released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
'Sunspring', a film scripted completely based on algorithms by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) software 'Jetson', was released on Thursday. Filmmaker Oscar Sharp and AI researcher Ross Goodwin fed the software with a list of science fiction movie scripts like 'The Avengers' and 'Terminator' and dialogues from a sci-fi filmmaking contest. The film contains random dialogues like "go to the skull".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:37 pm on 10 Jun
Lawrence to play Holmes in film on Theranos
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is reportedly set to portray Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the medical startup 'Theranos', in an upcoming film being directed by Adam McKay. The company was recently downgraded by 'Forbes', with Holmes’ portion of the company dropping from $4.5 billion to zero over discrepancies in the company's claim of testing blood using only a few drops of blood.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:43 pm on 10 Jun
My teachers thought I was undercover cop: Dwayne
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, while commenting about his mature physique as a student, has revealed that his teachers thought that he was an undercover cop. He said that as a teenager, he "moved around a lot" with his father and switched schools several times. He added, "I didn’t have a lot of friends and no play with the ladies."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:38 pm on 10 Jun
Ed Sheeran faces $20 million copyright lawsuit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Singer Ed Sheeran is facing a $20 million lawsuit over accusations that his song 'Photograph' is a copy of the 2012 song 'Amazing'. The writers of 'Amazing', Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard, have claimed that the chorus of 'Photograph,' contains "approximately 70 percent of the notes" identical to or substantially related to notes in the chorus of their song.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:28 pm on 10 Jun
Sonam features on cover of Harper's Bazaar Bride
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has featured on the June-July cover of the bi-monthly magazine 'Harper's Bazaar Bride'. She has worn a light pink sheer Marc Zwillinger gown accesorised with a headgear by Tami Bar-Lev and a statement ring. The actress shot in various locations in Israel and wore ensembles from other designers including Rohit Bal and Rahul Mishra for the shoot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:07 pm on 10 Jun
Deepika to charge ₹8 cr for 3-day shoot: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
As per reports, actress Deepika Padukone will be charging ₹8 crore for an endorsement in a three-day long shoot. Her team is said to be negotiating the deal. Notably, celebrities including​ Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli reportedly charge such fees. An official confirmation from her team on the same is awaited.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:56 pm on 10 Jun
Trailer of Netflix series 'Stranger Things' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
The trailer of 'Stranger Things', a Netflix original series, was released on Thursday. Starring Winona Ryder, David Harbour and Finn Wolfhard among others, the series is about a supernatural disappearance and is set in the 1980s. The first season of the series consists of eight episodes, all of which will premiere on July 15.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 10 Jun
'Sultan: The Game' released on Google Play
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Yash Raj Films (YRF), in collaboration with the company, '99games' has released 'Sultan: The Game', based on Salman​ Khan's film 'Sultan' on Google Play. "Sultan is not just a game, its a sport," tweeted Salman about the game. "Sultan: The Game... will allow the audience to step into the shoes of the titular character," said an official statement from YRF.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 10 Jun
'Behooda' song from 'Raman Raghav 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
'Behooda', the new song from the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was released on Friday. The song has been composed by Ram Sampath and sung by Nayantara Bhatkal. It is picturised on Nawazuddin's character 'Raman', who is described as "God's own CCTV camera" in the film. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 10 Jun
Parineeti to star with Mahesh in Tollywood debut
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Parineeti Chopra is set to make her Tollywood debut in a Telugu film opposite actor Mahesh Babu. The yet untitled film, to be directed by AR Murugadoss, will reportedly be Mahesh's costliest film, having a budget of around ₹90 crore. Reports further claimed that Parineeti has charged ₹3.5 crore for the film, which will be shot in Tamil simultaneously.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:37 pm on 10 Jun
Sonam walks at fashion show on Vyjayanthimala
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor on Thursday walked the ramp for fashion entrepreneur Pernia Qureshi for her new fashion collection, inspired by yesteryear actress Vyjayanthimala's 1966 film 'Amrapali'. Sonam was seen in a glittery gold outfit at the show. "Sonam is a chameleon and can carry off just any style under the sun," said Pernia.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:15 pm on 10 Jun
Will do 'Housefull 4' very soon: Nadiadwala
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Sajid Nadiadwala, the producer of 'Housefull 3' has confirmed that the 'Housefull' franchise​ will continue with 'Housefull 4'. "It is a good franchise. Definitely, we will be doing (Housefull 4) very soon," said Nadiadwala. Meanwhile, the film's lead actor Akshay Kumar said, "It will take one, one-and-half years to begin." Notably, 'Housefull 3' has earned ₹80.10 crore in a week.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 10 Jun
Video of Justin Bieber's 'Company' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Singer Justin Bieber has released the music video for the single 'Company', from his fourth studio album 'Purpose'. The documentary style video features clips from Bieber travelling around the world for his concert 'Purpose World Tour' including backstage​ footage. Speaking about the video, Bieber said, "Personally, I love this video because it’s an honest look at my journey."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:27 pm on 10 Jun
Housefull 3 gets 2nd highest opening week of '16
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
The Akshay Kumar starrer 'Housefull 3' has collected ₹80.10 crore in India in its first week, making it the second highest opening week grosser of 2016. The film surpassed the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Fan', which had earned ₹71.50 crore. Notably, Akshay's film 'Airlift' remains the highest opening week grosser of 2016 after earning ₹83.50 crore in its first week.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:17 pm on 10 Jun
Davis to star in 'Blade Runner' sequel: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
As per reports, actress Mackenzie Davis is set to star in the 'Blade Runner' sequel, which already has actors including Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford as part of its cast. The film is a sequel to filmmaker Ridley Scott's 1982 science fiction film. Denis Villeneuve will direct the sequel with Ford reprising his role as the character 'Rick Deckard'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 10 Jun
Movie Review: Do Lafzon Ki Kahani
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
The Randeep Hooda and Kajal Aggarwal starrer 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani', which released on Friday, is "a mushy romantic film that echoes the fairytale idea of love" wrote Hindustan Times. NDTV called it a "cliche-ridden melodrama" while Times of India wrote, "Guilt-ridden... bruised, he (Randeep) essays his role with conviction". It was rated 2.5/5 (HT) and 2/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:14 pm on 10 Jun
Kareena denies rumours of her pregnancy
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Actress Kareena Kapoor has denied that she is pregnant after rumours of her pregnancy emerged while she was on vacation in London with her husband Saif Ali Khan. "God willing hopefully. I am a woman. But right now there is nothing to say about it,” said Kareena. She further joked that she had "five hidden children in London”.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:37 pm on 10 Jun
TE3N is edgy, gripping and dark: Hindustan Times
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
The Amitabh Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vidya Balan starrer 'TE3N', which released on Friday, is "edgy, gripping and dark" wrote Hindustan Times. India Today wrote, "The strength of TE3N lies in its performances" while Times of India wrote that 'TE3N' has the "ability to maintain the suspense right till the end". It was rated 3/5 (India Today) and 3.5/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:09 pm on 10 Jun
'Changes to be made in film certification norms'
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley has said that film certification norms have to be liberal and that “some very radical changes” will be announced over the next few days. This comes amid the row over censorship in ‘Udta Punjab’, a film that portrays the problem of drug addiction in the state. Jaitley added that he was “not satisfied” with the existing system of film certification.
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 09:28 am on 10 Jun
'Mirzya' teaser 3rd most viewed on YouTube today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
The official teaser trailer of romantic drama film 'Mirzya' was the third most viewed YouTube video in India on Thursday. The video has garnered over 5.28 lakh views so far. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, it marks the Bollywood debut of Anil Kapoor's son Harshvardhan Kapoor and is inspired by the folk tale of the tragic romance of 'Mirza Sahiban'.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:21 am on 10 Jun
'Vaani Kapoor' most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 10 Jun 2016,Friday
Following the release of Vaani Kapoor and Ranveer Singh starrer Befikre's new poster, 'Vaani Kapoor' was the most trending Google search in India on Thursday. It was most looked up in Jammu and Kashmir, Goa and Odisha. 'Te3n', 'NIOS result' and 'Brazil vs Haiti' were some of the other trending searches in India on the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:16 am on 10 Jun
Amul takes a dig at Nihalani over 'Udta Punjab'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Dairy co-operative Amul on Wednesday took a jibe at Censor Board Chief Pahlaj Nihalani over the censorship issue surrounding the film 'Udta Punjab'. 'Film on drug menace runs into controversy', the company tweeted, along with a poster which features cartoons of the lead actors of the film and a pair of scissors.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:52 pm on 09 Jun
New poster of Ranveer, Vaani's 'Befikre' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Ranveer Singh on Thursday took to Twitter to share a new poster of his upcoming film 'Befikre'. The film, also starring Vaani Kapoor, is being directed by Aditya Chopra. "Oops, we did it again", Ranveer captioned the poster, which features the lead couple kissing. Media reports had earlier claimed that 'Befikre' features 23 kissing scenes between Ranveer and Vaani.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:21 pm on 09 Jun
New trailer of 'The Shallows' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
A new trailer of the Blake Lively starrer film 'The Shallows' has been released. The film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, revolves around a young pro surfer named Nancy Adams (Blake) who gets stranded in the waters of a secluded beach. Also featuring Óscar Jaenada, the survival horror thriller film is scheduled to release on June 29.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:55 pm on 09 Jun
Anil posts Sonam's childhood pic on her birthday
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Anil Kapoor on Friday took to Instagram to share a childhood picture of his daughter and actress Sonam Kapoor on her 31st birthday. "I do remember @kapoor.sunita murderous look when I walked in late for your Birthday party! I tried to make up for it by carrying you around in my arms all night", he wrote with the picture.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:36 pm on 09 Jun
HC asks CBFC to explain 89 cuts in 'Udta Punjab'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked Censor Board to give reasons for suggesting 89 cuts in the film 'Udta Punjab'. "Has drug menace never been portrayed on celluloid? How does this signboard insult anyone", asked the court. Questioning the board's demand of dropping 'Punjab' from the title, it added, "Are you saying that Punjab is known only for drugs?"
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:45 pm on 09 Jun
'The Mountain' dares Ronaldo over Iceland match
short by Dishant Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Iceland's Hafþór Björnsson, the actor who plays 'The Mountain' in 'Game of Thrones' (GoT), claims that if Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scores against Iceland, he will crush his head like 'Red Viper's' in the show. The Portugal team is set to face Iceland in its opening match of the upcoming Euro 2016 football tournament in France.
short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 09 Jun
Big B, Aamir Khan speak out on 'Udta Punjab' row
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan recently said that filmmakers must have the "freedom to create", while speaking about the 'Udta Punjab' censorship issue. “I hope we can device a system where there is certification", Bachchan added. Meanwhile, actor Aamir Khan said, "I’m pained that the film is going through this... it is based on drug addiction and delivers a social message".
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:08 pm on 09 Jun
GoT season 6 finale to be of 69 minutes
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
The tenth and last episode of the sixth season of the fantasy drama television series 'Game of Thrones' will be 69 minute long, HBO has announced. Titled 'The Winds of Winter', the episode will be the longest in the history of the show. Furthermore, the ninth episode, which is titled 'The Battle of the Bastards', will be an hour long.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:47 pm on 09 Jun
Trailer of '24' season 2 released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Anil Kapoor on Wednesday unveiled the official trailer of the second season of the television drama show '24'. While Anil and Neil Bhoopalam reprise their roles, actors Sakshi Tanwar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Surveen Chawla, Sikander Kher and Sudhanshu Pandey have joined the new season. The latest season will be aired on Colors from July 17 onwards.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:33 pm on 09 Jun
'Udta Punjab' an important film: Shyam Benegal
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heads the government-appointed panel to revamp the Censor Board, has said that 'Udta Punjab' is an "important film". "[I]t brings to the fore a... big problem. You cannot think that everything will fit in the same set of rules, films are not made in a factory", Benegal said, after watching the film at a special screening.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:24 pm on 09 Jun
Shraddha Kapoor to play lead role in 'Haseena'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor and her brother Siddhant Kapoor will be playing Haseena Parkar and Dawood Ibrahim respectively in the upcoming biopic 'Haseena', their father Shakti Kapoor has confirmed. Reportedly, actress Sonakshi Sinha had earlier been finalised for the role of Haseena. However, she walked out of the film due to date issues. The film will be directed by Apoorva Lakhia.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:01 pm on 09 Jun
Twitter slams Nihalani over 'Modi Bhakt' comment
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
After Censor Board head Pahlaj Nihalani admitted to being a 'Modi Bhakt', Twitter users slammed him with tweets like, "Not surprising that #PahlajNihalani is still in d job". Another user wrote, "Bought a new dinner set. Short of a spoon. Is #PahlajNihalani available". "Modi wont sack #PahlajNihalani for Censorship but would... sack him for eating media airtime", read another tweet.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:48 pm on 08 Jun
Censor Board cuts kissing scene in DLKK by half
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
An 18-second kiss in the Randeep Hooda and Kajal Aggarwal starrer upcoming film 'Do Lafzon Ki Kahani' has been reduced to nine seconds by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC), director Deepak Tijori has revealed. "They asked for just one visual cut... rest are audio changes which we can’t help, but accept", Tijori added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:44 pm on 08 Jun
I am a Modi bhakt: Censor board chief Nihalani
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Censor Board Chief Pahlaj Nihalani said he is a "bhakt" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding, "I love the quality and PM Modi's way of working. I have been his fan since long." Nihalani, who recently ordered 89 cuts in the movie Udta Punjab, also said, "I don't care what people say... I am doing my job."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:40 pm on 08 Jun
'Savdhaan India' actress arrested in sex racket
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
A television actress, who appears on the show 'Savdhaan India', is reportedly among the two models arrested by the Mumbai Police in a high-profile sex racket. Photos of models and actors were shared with prospective clients and ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh was charged 'per assignment', said the police. The police is investigating to check if other TV personalities are involved.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:53 pm on 08 Jun
Streep dresses up as Trump for a New York play
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Meryl Streep dressed up as Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the US presidency, at the 2016 Public Theater Gala in New York on Monday. Meanwhile, actress Christine Baranski portrayed presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Streep and Baranski performed a political satire of the Broadway play 'Kiss Me, Kate' at the event.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:35 pm on 08 Jun
Teaser of 'Mirzya' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The teaser of the upcoming epic action-romance film 'Mirzya' was released on Wednesday. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film marks the Bollywood debut of Anil Kapoor's son Harshvardhan Kapoor and Tanvi Azmi’s niece, Saiyami Kher. The film is inspired by the folk tale of the tragic romance of 'Mirza Sahiban'. The film is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:21 pm on 08 Jun
Kashyap like a kid being denied a toy: Nihalani
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani on Wednesday compared filmmaker Anurag Kashyap to "a child being denied a toy". Kashyap earlier called Nihalani a 'dictator' over censorship in the film 'Udta Punjab'. Nihalani added, "The film’s dialogue explicitly states Punjab is banjar (barren) land and the people are kanjar (wayward, promiscuous). Tell me is this not vilifying the whole of Punjab?"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:18 pm on 08 Jun
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's single featuring Huma out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Actress Huma Qureshi and actor Vidyut Jammwal have featured in 'Dillagi', the new single by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The song is a rendition of the qawwali 'Tumhen Dillagi Bhool Jaani Padegi' by late Pakistani musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. While the song's original composition is attributed to Nusrat, the current version has been composed by music duo 'Salim-Sulaiman'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:31 pm on 08 Jun
Udta Punjab makers move Bombay HC on censorship
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Producers of 'Udta Punjab' on Wednesday moved the Bombay High Court seeking a copy of the order of the Censor Board Review Committee on the film. The committee has reportedly demanded 89 cuts in the movie. On the same day, an exclusive screening of the film was held for Shyam Benegal, who is heading a committee to revamp Censor Board.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:21 pm on 08 Jun
'Sairat' director's ex-wife accuses him of abuse
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, whose latest work was the Marathi film 'Sairat', has been accused of physical, emotional and financial abuse by his ex-wife Sunita Manjule. "He made me go for 2-3 abortions... he thrashed me, with his bare hands, leather belt... a log of wood," claimed Sunita. Currently​, Sunita reportedly works as a house maid with no alimony from Nagraj.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:08 pm on 08 Jun
Trailer of 'san’ 75 PACHATTAR' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the upcoming thriller 'san’ 75 PACHATTAR' has been released. Starring Kay Kay Menon, Kirti Kulhari, Tom Alter and Pravessh Rana, the film revolves around a deal where the first mobile phone (prototype) was brought to India during the declaration of emergency in 1975. Directed by Navneet Behal, the film is scheduled to release on July 1.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:00 pm on 08 Jun
1st look of Arjun from Half Girlfriend revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The first look of actor Arjun Kapoor from the 2017 film 'Half Girlfriend' has been revealed by author Chetan Bhagat. The film is based on Bhagat's 2014 novel by the same name. Arjun will play the character 'Madhav Jha' while Shraddha Kapoor will be seen as the character 'Riya Somani' in the film. 'Half Girlfriend' begins its production​ on Wednesday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:46 pm on 08 Jun
First look of Hrithik from Mohenjo Daro revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The first look of actor Hrithik Roshan from the upcoming period film 'Mohenjo Daro' has been revealed. Hrithik also shared that the name of his character in the film is 'Sarman'. The film is being directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and marks the debut of Pooja Hegde. The film is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:58 am on 08 Jun
'Bear Grylls' 5th most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday
On the 42nd birthday of Bear Grylls, the British Adventurer and host of Discovery Channel's 'Man vs Wild' series, 'Bear Grylls' was the fifth most trending Google search in India on Tuesday. It was most looked up in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. 'Udta Punjab', 'Chennai Weather' and 'Datsun Redi go' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:11 am on 08 Jun
Neymar to star in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage
short by Saloni Tandon / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Brazilian footballer Neymar is set to make his Hollywood debut in the upcoming film xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, which also stars Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone. Vin Diesel and Neymar both posted the news on their Instagram accounts, after the striker’s first day on set. The film will release in January 2017, and marks Deepika’s Hollywood debut.
short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 07 Jun
Trailer of Johnny Depp's 'Yoga Hosers' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The trailer of the Johnny Depp starrer 'Yoga Hosers' was released on Monday. The upcoming horror comedy also stars Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Depp and Harley Quinn Smith. The film is a spin-off of filmmaker Kevin Smith's 2014 horror film 'Tusk' and the second film in his 'True North trilogy' of horror comedy films. 'Yoga Hosers' will release on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:24 pm on 07 Jun
Will Smith to be pallbearer at Ali's funeral
short by Dishant Sharma / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Hollywood actor Will Smith will be among the pallbearers to carry Muhammad Ali's coffin on the late boxer's funeral in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. Smith, who portrayed​ Ali in the legendary boxer's biopic, will be joined by former boxing champion, Lennox Lewis alongside Ali's family and friends. Former US President Bill Clinton will read a eulogy during the service.
short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 pm on 07 Jun
John reacts to divorce rumours with wife Priya
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Responding to reports which stated that actor John Abraham and his wife Priya Runchal were splitting, the 43-year-old actor said, "I'm tired of repeating what I've already said... telling people what is true and what is not." Earlier in 2015 when similar reports​ emerged, the actor said, "I just want to dismiss all of these baseless rumours."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:55 pm on 07 Jun
AAP, Cong stay out of Udta Punjab row: Anurag
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Tuesday asked Congress, AAP and other political parties to keep away from the controversy with the Censor Board over cuts and title change reportedly demanded in the film 'Udta Punjab'. "Don't colour my fight with any political affiliation," added Kashyap. Earlier, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said "I completely agree" while re-tweeting Kashyap's tweet slamming censorship.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:09 pm on 07 Jun
Modern Family remake to retain gay couple: Anil
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Anil Kapoor has said that he will ensure that the characters of the homosexual couple of the American television sitcom 'Modern Family' are reprised in its Indian remake. "Indian TV needs a progressive show like that", Kapoor said. "I honestly won't do Modern Family if the same-sex couple were to be eliminated", he added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:53 pm on 07 Jun
Censoring won’t fix Punjab's drug problem: Rahul
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to the Censor Board's decision of dropping all references to Punjab from the movie 'Udta Punjab', Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the move will not fix the state's drug problem. "Punjab has a crippling drug problem. Censoring #UdtaPunjab will not fix it. The government must accept the reality and find solutions," Gandhi tweeted.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 05:31 pm on 07 Jun
'#MohenjoDaro' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
A day after the motion poster for Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming film Mohenjo Daro was released, '#MohenjoDaro' was trending in India on Twitter on Tuesday. A user reacted to the poster release by tweeting, "Before Westeros there was #MohenjoDaro". While another user's tweet read, "Amazing visual effects and brilliant music by AR Rahman, can't wait till the 12th of august #MohenjoDaro".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 07 Jun
Virat Kohli to sing Premier Futsal league anthem
short by Saloni Tandon / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Cricketer Virat Kohli will be singing the official anthem of the inaugural edition of the Premier Futsal league, which is being composed by AR Rahman. The anthem, titled ‘Naam Hai Futsal’, will release on June 20, with Kohli starring in the video. Virat is the brand ambassador of the league, which kicks off on July 15 in India.
short by Saloni Tandon / 05:00 pm on 07 Jun
Beyoncé named Fashion Icon at CFDA Awards
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Singer Beyoncé has won the Fashion Icon Award at this year's Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards in New York. Notably, the award winner's name was not disclosed until the end and Beyoncé's appearance was a surprise at the event, where she wore a sparkly striped Givenchy suit. Meanwhile, singer David Bowie was awarded posthumously at the event.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:48 pm on 07 Jun
Salman reacts to Sachin, Rehman as Olympic reps
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Actor Salman Khan has asked why there was no criticism to the appointment of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and composer AR Rahman as goodwill ambassadors for the Rio Olympics. "In their case, too, while one isn’t a sportsperson, the other one has only played one sport," said Salman. Earlier, Salman's selection as an ambassador was criticised.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:51 pm on 07 Jun
FIR against SRK, Salman in shoes row dropped
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
A Delhi court on Tuesday rejected an FIR filed against actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who were spotted wearing shoes on the sets of a temple during a shoot for 'Bigg Boss 9'. The complainant had accused them of disrespecting Hinduism. Meanwhile, 'Colors', which airs the show, clarified that there was no intention of hurting religious sentiments.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:34 pm on 07 Jun
Motion poster of 'Mohenjo Daro' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
The motion poster of the Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Mohenjo Daro' was released on Tuesday. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film will mark the debut of former Miss India contestant Pooja Hegde. Set in Mohenjo Daro, the most prominent city of the Indus Valley civilisation, the film is scheduled to release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:23 pm on 07 Jun
'Jag Ghoomeya' song from 'Sultan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
'Jag Ghoomeya', the new song from the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan', was released on Tuesday. It has been composed by the music duo 'Vishal & Shekhar' and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Notably, reports state that this song was initially sung by Arijit Singh but his version was removed by Salman owing to an alleged dispute.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:08 pm on 07 Jun
Bollywood reacts to '89 cuts' in 'Udta Punjab'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to Censor Board reportedly asking for 89 cuts in the film 'Udta Punjab', Anurag Kashyap tweeted, "any person or party opposing it is... GUILTY of promoting drugs". Karan Johar tweeted, "Censoring reality amounts to delusion... the fraternity has to stand by what's right!" Meanwhile, Ram Gopal Varma tweeted, "Punjab Government should ban Udta drugs (or)... should ban themselves".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:34 pm on 07 Jun
Twitter reacts to '89 cuts' in 'Udta Punjab'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to reports of the Censor Board demanding 89 cuts in the film 'Udta Punjab', a user tweeted, "Drug menace is a Reality in Punjab... 89 cuts, removing Punjab from 'Udta Punjab' won't alter the Truth". Another tweet read, "The movie will be just as long as the trailer." Meanwhile a user tweeted, "89 cuts to the censor board please."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:05 pm on 07 Jun
'Censor Board asks for 89 cuts in Udta Punjab'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, the Revising Committee of Censor Board has asked for 89 cuts from the upcoming film 'Udta Punjab'. Earlier, the committee had reportedly suggested for the word 'Punjab' to be dropped from the title of 'Udta Punjab' and also asked for the removal of all references to the state in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:09 pm on 07 Jun
Reveal trailer of FIFA 17 released
short by Dishant Sharma / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
Electronic Arts on Tuesday released the reveal trailer for the upcoming football video game, FIFA 17. The trailer, narrated by new Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, features Manchester United's Anthony Martial, Chelsea's Eden Hazard, Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus and Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez. The game is scheduled to release on Playstation, XBox, and PC on September 29, 2016.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 am on 07 Jun
'Navya Naveli' 5th most searched on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday
On the day a video of Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda dancing in a swimsuit emerged online, 'Navya Naveli' was the fifth most trending Google search in India on Monday. It was most looked up most in Goa, Kerala and Odisha. 'NIOS result 2016', 'Ramadan Kareem' and 'Thodari' were some of the other top Google searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:14 am on 07 Jun
Rename Udta Punjab to Udta India or World: RGV
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has said that a more suitable title for the upcoming film 'Udta Punjab' would be 'Udta India' or 'Udta World'. "For what it actually represents Udta Punjab is diminutive," tweeted the filmmaker. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh, the film deals with the issue of drug addiction among youths in Punjab.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:48 pm on 06 Jun
Critics of 'black' Hermoine racist: JK Rowling
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Author JK Rowling has called the people who are criticising the casting of Noma Dumezweni, a black actor, as Hermione in the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' a “bunch of racists”. "Noma was chosen because she was the best actress for the job... Hermione can be a black woman with my absolute blessing and enthusiasm," added Rowling.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:26 pm on 06 Jun
Twitter reacts to Jack Black's death hoax
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Reacting to the false news of actor Jack Black's death, a Twitter user wrote, "Has the internet killed Jack Black again". Another tweet read, "I do wish people would stop believing everything they read on the internet." Meanwhile, explaining the death hoax in a tweet, a user wrote, "Hackers hacked Tenacious D Twitter account and posted Jack Black is dead."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 06 Jun
Hollywood destroys local film industry: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has called Hollywood films a "competition" and said that "wherever it (Hollywood) has gone, it has destroyed the local film industry". "Be it United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain or Japan, everywhere they go they just take over and that’s what is happening here," said Bachchan. Notably, some Hollywood films have been outperforming Bollywood films at India's box-office.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:57 pm on 06 Jun
Will cherish any screen time with Aamir: Sunny
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Sunny Leone has said that she will cherish for life even a minute or 30 seconds of screen time with Aamir Khan. "I am okay with just being the tree in the background if he wants," she added jokingly. Earlier, Aamir had tweeted that he has no issues with Sunny's 'past' and would be happy to work with her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:55 pm on 06 Jun
'#MissUSA' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Following District of Columbia's Deshauna Barber winning the Miss USA title, '#MissUSA' was trending on Twitter on Monday. Reacting to it, a user tweeted, "Attention: First Lieutenant Deshauna Barber is reporting for duty as #MissUSA 2016". "What a deserving woman. She's going from serving the country in combat boots to serving it with a crown! #MissUSA", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 06 Jun
Netflix announces 1st original series from India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Web streaming site Netflix on Monday announced its first original series from India, which will be a Hindi and English language adaptation of Vikram Chandra's novel 'Sacred Games'. Produced by Anurag Kashyap's production house Phantom Films, the series revolves around organised crime, corruption and politics in Mumbai in the 19th century. The series will be available globally to Netflix users.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:25 pm on 06 Jun
SRK to play a guide in Imtiaz Ali's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Shah Rukh Khan will be playing the role of a guide in filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's upcoming film. Shah Rukh's character is said to draw inspiration directly from veteran actor Dev Anand's role as a tourist guide in the 1965 film 'Guide'. Actress Anushka Sharma will reportedly play the female lead in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:22 pm on 06 Jun
'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' not a sequel: Alia
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Alia Bhatt has said that her upcoming romantic-comedy 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' is not a sequel of the 2014 film 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'. "It’s a franchise. It’s a different story, it has another person and dulhania with a common thread," said Alia. The actress will once again work with actor Varun Dhawan and director Shashank Khaitan for the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:39 pm on 06 Jun
Dia Mirza named ambassador for 'Swachh Saathi'
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Bollywood actor Dia Mirza has been named the ambassador for Swachh Bharat Mission's youth-based Swachh Saathi programme. Under the programme, over 2,000 student interns will be enrolled to spread the message of the Swachh Bharat initiative across 10,000 schools in the country. As the ambassador, Mirza will interact with students through community cleaning activities and motivational videos.
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 03:15 pm on 06 Jun
I avoid being over sexy on red carpet: Sonam
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has said that she is a conservative dresser and avoids "being over sexy on the red carpet". "I don’t want to have a wardrobe malfunction," said the 30-year-old actress. "I have always dressed for myself", she added, while saying that she does not care about people's opinions on her red carpet outfit choices.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:07 pm on 06 Jun
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 7
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
The seventh episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, "is... introducing significant reveals before the opening credits," wrote Hitflix. "Nothing of huge consequence is taking place - yet," wrote Forbes. Meanwhile, Vox called the episode "a chance to take a breather and make sure things are in place for the final push toward the finale".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:56 pm on 06 Jun
Housefull 3 gets highest opening weekend of 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 Jun 2016,Monday
The Akshay Kumar starrer 'Housefull 3' has collected ₹53.31 crore in its opening weekend in India, making it the highest opening weekend grosser of 2016, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed. The film overtook the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Fan', which minted ₹52.35 crore, and Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift' which collected ₹44.30 crore in the opening weekend.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:48 pm on 06 Jun
India's 1st Mr Universe Manohar Aich dies at 104
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Indian bodybuilder and the first person from independent India to win Mr Universe, Manohar Aich passed away on Sunday aged 104 at​ his Kolkata residence following age and health-related issues. Aich won three gold medals in bodybuilding at the Asian Games, and was nicknamed 'Pocket Hercules' as his height was four feet 11 inches.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:06 pm on 05 Jun
Applaud Kangana in hero-oriented B'wood: Raveena
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Speaking about how the film industry is hero-oriented, actress Raveena Tandon has said that she applauds Kangana Ranaut, who is in a legal battle against Hrithik Roshan. Tandon in her blog spoke about how in the 1990s, instances of married actors having discreet affairs with young heroines were prevalent and careers of heroines were destroyed if the truth came out.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:44 pm on 05 Jun
Someone tried clicking me while I peed: Ranveer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Ranveer Singh while speaking about his fans and paparazzi shared an incident when someone tried to click a picture of him when he was in a bathroom stall of a fancy hotel "taking a leak". Ranveer added, "This is a bit too much, isn't it?... I believe that mobile technology has changed the meaning of celebrity life."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:48 pm on 05 Jun
Will never work with Honey Singh: Raftaar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Rapper Raftaar has said that he will never work with rapper Honey Singh in any future projects. Raftaar along with Singh and Badshah were part of the music group 'Mafia Mundeer' but things fell apart after Singh called himself a 'Rolls-Royce' while comparing Badshah to a low-cost 'Nano'. Meanwhile​, Raftaar is set to release his first solo single 'Instagram Love'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:17 pm on 05 Jun
'Punjab' may be dropped from Udta Punjab: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
The Revising Committee of Censor Board has reportedly asked for the word 'Punjab' to be dropped from the title of 'Udta Punjab' while demanding for the film to be set in a fictional place and not Punjab. The film is reportedly being viewed as defamatory to the state as it is based on drug problems that Punjab's youth faces.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:41 pm on 05 Jun
'Sulabha Deshpande' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
A day after Marathi actress Sulabha Deshpande passed away, 'Sulabha Deshpande' was a top Twitter trend in India on Sunday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Theatre, Big Screen, TV. Glow, grace, vintage dignity. Sulabha Deshpande, RIP". While another user's tweet read, "RIP Sulabha Deshpande. Wonderfully natural actress. Our image of the ideal mother and grandmother".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 pm on 05 Jun
TVF releases Game Of Thrones Hindi theme song
short by Jatan Desai / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
The Viral Fever CoCan Studio has released the Hindi version of the Game Of Thrones theme song. The song is in collaboration with Shivam Shankar, Mahesh Raghavan and Karan Chitra Deshmukh, who earlier made their own renditions of the theme song. For this version, Shivam is the lyricist, Mahesh plays the theme on an iPad while Deshmukh plays the tabla.
short by Jatan Desai / 05:22 pm on 05 Jun
Teaser of 'Abhinetri' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
The teaser for the Tamannaah starrer upcoming trilingual film 'Abhinetri', which is being made in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, has been released. The horror thriller also stars Prabhu Deva and Sonu Sood in important roles while actress Amy Jackson has made a special appearance in a song. Directed by AL Vijay, the film will release in July this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:49 pm on 05 Jun
Happy to be most versatile actor: Akshay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Akshay Kumar has said that he may not be the "biggest actor" but is "happy to be the most versatile". He added, "I shift genres, I change characters. I did Airlift, now Housefull 3, and next is Rustom." Speaking further about his success in Bollywood, Akshay said, "Stardom hasn’t changed a thing; it has not gone to my head."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:15 pm on 05 Jun
Ranbir, Virat football match ends in draw
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
'Celebrity Classico 2016', a charity football match between Bollywood personalities led by Ranbir Kapoor and Indian cricketers led by Virat Kohli ended in a 2-2 draw on Saturday in Mumbai. The match was an initiative of Abhishek Bachchan's charity 'Playing for Humanity' and the Virat Kohli Foundation. "We had done this... to raise... funds for drought victims," said Abhishek.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 05 Jun
HC orders Rajpal Yadav to serve six days in jail
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
The Delhi High Court has ordered actor Rajpal Yadav to spend six days in Tihar jail to serve the remainder of his ten-day sentence. Earlier in December 2013, he had spent four days in prison in a contempt of court case over filing a false affidavit. Currently, Yadav has been directed to report to Tihar Jail by July 15.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:12 pm on 05 Jun
Will play a villain in Aankhen 2: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has confirmed that he will be playing the role of a villain in the film 'Aankhen 2', a sequel to the 2002 film 'Aankhen'. The 73-year-old-actor said that he will once again team up with filmmaker Gaurang Doshi for the sequel. Notably, Bachchan had also played a negative character in 'Aankhen', which was directed by Doshi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:03 pm on 05 Jun
Mehra wanted a film with Ali and me: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that the late filmmaker Prakash Mehra was keen to make a film with him and boxing legend Muhammed Ali, who passed away on Friday. Mourning Ali's death, Bachchan called the boxer "the greatest ever" and tweeted, "A gentleman and learned mind! He not just fought in the ring but outside it as well! And WON!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:23 pm on 05 Jun
Sulabha Deshpande passes away at 79
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday
Veteran film, theatre and television actress Sulabha Deshpande passed away on Saturday at the age of 79 at her residence in Mumbai. She was considered among those spearheading the experimental theatre movement in the 1970s. Some of her works include the films 'English Vinglish' and 'Gaman'. She won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987 for her contribution to theatre.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:43 am on 05 Jun
'Sofia Hayat' 2nd most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Following a press conference where ex Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat showed her removed silicone implants and embraced spirituality, 'Sofia Hayat' was the second most trending Google search in India on Saturday. It was most looked up in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Assam. Muhammad Ali was the other trending search.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:40 pm on 04 Jun
Demi Lovato, Wilmer Valderrama break up
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Singer Demi Lovato on Saturday announced on Instagram that she and her boyfriend actor Wilmer Valderrama have decided to end their relationship after six years of dating. "This was an incredibly difficult decision for both of us, but we have realized more than anything that we are better as best friends," wrote Demi and Wilmer in a joint note.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:37 pm on 04 Jun
Daniel Craig to star in TV series 'Purity'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Daniel Craig, best known for his role as 'James Bond', is set to star in 'Purity', a television series for the US cable network 'Showtime'. Craig will be playing the role of a German businessman Andreas Wolf in the series. Based on Jonathan Franzen's novel by the same name, the series will be 20-episodes long.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:28 pm on 04 Jun
UK's 'loneliest dog' to star in 'Transformers'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Freya, a six-year-old dog, known as 'Britain's loneliest dog' is set to star in 'Transformers: The Last Knight', the latest in the 'Transformers' franchise. Director Michael Bay confirmed this and further tweeted, "Freya, has epilepsy and has been in a shelter her whole... life." Notably, Freya was given the tag as she was reportedly rejected by over 18,000 potential owners.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:46 pm on 04 Jun
Felt fat even when I was skinniest: Ileana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actress Ileana D'Cruz has revealed that she faced body image issues where she felt fat even when she was skinniest as she has an "unusual body type". "It becomes a little bit of an obsession. It is very important to try and not think what others think about you. You should be happy the way you are," added the actress.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:19 pm on 04 Jun
Nothing affects me: Lata on Tanmay's video
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Answering a question about Tanmay Bhat's video mocking her, veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar has said that nothing affects her. "I’ve faced so many hurdles in life. I learnt from a young age that work is the only thing that matters,” said Mangeshkar. “We must not give undue importance to those who thrive on maligning people", she added, addressing her fans.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:11 pm on 04 Jun
Fox apologises for poster of 'X-Men: Apocalypse'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Twentieth Century Fox has issued an apology for a poster of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' where actress Jennifer Lawrence's character 'Mystique' is shown being choked by the character 'Apocalypse' played by Oscar Isaac. "We didn't immediately realize the upsetting connotation of this image," stated an official statement over allegations that Fox was using "casual violence against women" to promote a film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:02 pm on 04 Jun
Diana Penty gives tips on social media etiquette
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actress Diana Penty, in a video for Elle India, has spoken about the "rules of social media etiquette". The actress shared guidelines about how to take a selfie, the correct usage of emojis, controlling the use of hashtags, tagging photographs among other things. "Do not be Kamaal R Khan," she added. Penty will be seen next in 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:50 pm on 04 Jun
Harshvardhan Kapoor to star in 'Bhavesh Joshi'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Anil Kapoor's son Harshvardhan Kapoor will be starring in the upcoming film 'Bhavesh Joshi', to be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. "The film will be going on floors from next month,” said Motwane. Notably, Harshvardhan is set to make his acting debut in Bollywood with filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s upcoming film 'Mirzya'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:24 pm on 04 Jun
Title song of 'Junooniyat' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
The title song of the Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam starrer 'Junooniyat' was released on Friday. The song, featuring Pulkit and Yami, has been composed and sung by Meet Bros and Anjjan Bhattacharya, while Falak Shabir has also lent her voice to the song. 'Junooniyat' will release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:37 pm on 04 Jun
Hopkins to star in Transformers: The Last Knight
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
Actor Anthony Hopkins is set to star in 'Transformers: The Last Knight', the new 'Transformers' movie. "The man, the myth, the legend - help us welcome Sir Anthony Hopkins to the #transformers universe", director Michael Bay tweeted. He also announced that an epileptic dog, known as 'Britain's loneliest dog', will feature in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:25 pm on 04 Jun
'Qatl-E-Aam' song from 'Raman Raghav 2.0' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
'Qatl-E-Aam', the first song from the Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was released on Friday. The song has been composed by Ram Sampath, sung by Sona Mohapatra and features Kaushal, Siddiqui and the film's female lead Sobhita Dhulipala. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, 'Raman Raghav 2.0' is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:51 pm on 04 Jun
'Housefull 3' gets 2nd highest opening of 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday
'Housefull 3', which released on Friday, minted ₹15.21 crore on its opening day, making it the second-highest opener of 2016 in India. Starring Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandes and Riteish Deshmukh among others, the film trails behind Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan' which earned ₹19.20 crore on its first day. With an opening of ₹12.35 crore, 'Airlift' comes third in the list.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:42 pm on 04 Jun
Movie Review: The Nice Guys
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
The Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling starrer 'The Nice Guys', which released on Friday, "is a failed attempt", wrote Indian Express. The film "will have to make do with being a cult classic," wrote Hindustan Times. Mid-Day wrote that the film has "speedy action and... wild goose chases". It has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 3/5 (Mid-Day) and 4/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:47 pm on 03 Jun
I have survived 7 years of ban: Anurag Kashyap
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that nothing affects him as he has survived seven years of ban and seen more professional and personal failures in his life than most people. "I keep doing what I want to do," said Kashyap. Notably, 'Udta Punjab', which is being co-produced by Kashyap's Phantom Films has been facing certification issues with the Censor Board.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:26 pm on 03 Jun
'Batman v Superman' ultimate edition trailer out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
A trailer for the ultimate edition of the film 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', which features previously unseen footage, was released on Thursday. The edition consists of 30 minutes of new footage as part of the film's R-rated cut and features unseen characters like Jena Malone who plays Lois Lane's friend. The edition will release on June 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:20 pm on 03 Jun
Amber's friend claims Depp tried to smother her
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
A friend of actress Amber Heard has claimed that Heard feared for her life after an incident when actor Johnny Depp tried to suffocate her with a pillow when he was intoxicated. Heard, who has filed for divorce from Depp, has accused the actor of domestic violence and "years of psychological abuse", as per her legal counsel.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 03 Jun
Hope Kareena's pregnancy rumour is true: Randhir
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Randhir Kapoor has said that he hopes that rumours of his daughter Kareena Kapoor being pregnant are true. "[T]hey haven't told me yet, so I have no clue... It's high time that they had a baby," said Randhir. Earlier, media reports claimed that Kareena and her husband Saif Ali Khan were spotted at a pre-natal baby clinic in London.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:25 pm on 03 Jun
Twitter slams Mathura MP Hema over shoot photos
short by Anupama K / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Twitter slammed BJP MP Hema Malini for tweeting her film shoot photographs, even as 24 people were killed in her constituency Mathura when police tried to evict encroachers from a park. "While law and order isn't Hema Malini's​ domain, expecting sense & sensitivity isn't asking for much!" a user tweeted. The actress deleted her tweet after criticism from users.
short by Anupama K / 05:03 pm on 03 Jun
Shorgul is not a biopic: Jimmy Sheirgill
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Jimmy Sheirgill has said that his upcoming film 'Shorgul' is not a biopic. "If it was (a biopic), we would have taken permission... It is a socio-political film, with a love story,” said Jimmy. Notably, a petition was filed seeking a stay on the film alleging that Shorgul's characters have been inspired from politicians including UP CM Akhilesh Yadav.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:40 pm on 03 Jun
Oscar to me is what marriage is to girls: Alia
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Actor Alia Bhatt has said that an Oscar for her is equivalent to what marriage is for most girls. "I only think about that one day when I am standing in front of people, receiving an Oscar," she said when asked about marriage plans. Alia is rumoured to be dating Sidharth Malhotra with whom she will work in 'Aashiqui 3'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:49 pm on 03 Jun
Housefull 3 mocks the disabled: Indian Express
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
The Akshay Kumar starrer 'Housefull 3', which released on Friday, "features... people trying to make fun of the disabled and the coloured", wrote Indian Express. The film features "goofball gags and childish jokes", wrote Times of India, while India Today called it "entertaining only for its male leads". It was rated 0/5 (Indian Express), 3/5 (TOI) and 2/5 (India Today).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 03 Jun
Tests confirm Prince died of painkiller overdose
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Medical reports on Thursday confirmed that American singer Prince Rogers Nelson, popularly known as 'Prince', died of an overdose of the painkiller fentanyl, an opioid known to be more powerful than heroin. As per the medical report, Prince self-administered the painkiller. No “obvious signs” of trauma were detected on the singer's body, who was found dead on April 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:45 pm on 03 Jun
Arijit to sing song written by Kapil Sibal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Politician Kapil Sibal, who will debut as a lyricist in Bollywood in the film 'Shorgul', has roped in singer Arijit Singh for lending his voice for the song 'Tere Bina', composed by Niladri Kumar. "The track is more of a social project that persuades the masses to take a stand on humanity," said Sibal, while Arijit called the lyrics emotional.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 03 Jun
Tom Alter resigns as FTII Acting Department head
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Director Bhupendra Kainthola has confirmed that actor Tom Alter has resigned from his post as head of Acting Department. While Alter's resignation is yet to be accepted, Kainthola pointed out that Alter officially said that his resignation was owing to other commitments. However, reports cite an altercation with students for the resignation.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:24 pm on 03 Jun
'Ud-daa Punjab' title song from Udta Punjab out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
'Ud-daa Punjab', the title track from the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' was released on Friday. The song has been composed by Amit Trivedi while he also lends his voice to the song along with Vishal Dadlani. It has been picturised on Shahid's character 'Tommy Singh', a Punjabi rockstar. The film also stars Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:14 pm on 03 Jun
Larson approached to play Captain Marvel: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 Jun 2016,Friday
As per reports, Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson is being considered for the role of 'Captain Marvel', Marvel's first film on a female superhero. However, it is being said that the character would be first introduced in another Marvel film. Meanwhile, actor Angelina Jolie has reportedly been approached to direct the film. The film is scheduled to release in 2018.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:04 pm on 03 Jun
'Dishoom' trailer YouTube's most shared today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandes-starrer film 'Dishoom' was the most shared and the most viewed YouTube video in India on Thursday. The video was posted on June 1 and has garnered over 25.44 lakh views so far. The action-adventure film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Mumbai Police'.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:40 pm on 02 Jun
Tharoor defends remarks on Tanmay Bhat row
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday defended his position on comedian Tanmay Bhat's Snapchat video, and said upholding the freedom of expression is an "issue of principle". Tharoor said, "Upholding freedom of expression includes defending the right of people to say things you don't agree with or that you find obnoxious." He added that he had not seen the video.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:22 pm on 02 Jun
Akshay gets 400 times more money than me: Hooda
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
On being compared to Akshay Kumar, Randeep Hooda in a recent interview said that Akshay "gets four hundred times more money" than him. "There is no other difference", he said. Praising Akshay's work, Randeep added, "Akshay is one actor who has really evolved... From his action image he did comedy and now he is choosing films that have good content".
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:11 pm on 02 Jun
Twitter reacts to Swift, Harris' break up report
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
After media reports on Thursday claimed that Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris have ended their relationship, Twitter users reacted with tweets like, "Swift and Calvin Harris' breakup has made me so sad no no". "I'm kinda sad they could have made some good music", read another tweet. Meanwhile, a user tweeted, "[W]e can be expecting a song soon from her".
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:49 pm on 02 Jun
Ranveer, Arjun to star in web series: Reports
short by Khyati Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
As per reports, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor will star together in an upcoming web series. The series will be directed by Business and Creative Head of Yash Raj Films Ashish Patil, and will also feature a Bollywood actress. Although there have been no confirmations from YRF, Patil was quoted as saying, "Stay tuned to Y Films to know more".
short by Khyati Sharma / 07:13 pm on 02 Jun
Hrithik, Yami to play blind in 'Kaabil'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actors Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam, who have been cast as lead actors in 'Kaabil', will be seen as a visionless couple in the film. "This is the first ever time where the lead actors are blind and fall in love", Yami said. To be directed by Sanjay Gupta, the film also features Ronit Roy, Rohit Roy and Sonu Sood.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:58 pm on 02 Jun
Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris part ways: Report
short by Khyati Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
As reported by a New York daily, American singer Taylor Swift and DJ Calvin Harris have ended their relationship. The duo started dating in March last year, and were spotted celebrating their one year anniversary recently. Media reports added that it was Calvin who called off the relationship, blaming touring and travelling for the breakdown of the relationship.
short by Khyati Sharma / 05:02 pm on 02 Jun
Open to working with Kareena, says Shahid
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that he is open to the idea of working with ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapor. "I have always said yes. If it happens, it's great and if it doesn't happen, I have no problem", he added. Notably, the actors, who will be seen in 'Udta Punjab', do not share screen space in the film.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:49 pm on 02 Jun
Official trailer of 'Monster Trucks' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the science fiction action comedy film 'Monster Trucks' has been released. Starring Lucas Till, Jane Levy and Amy Ryan, the live-action-computer-animated film has been directed by Chris Wedge. The story revolves around a young boy named Tripp (Till), who discovers a subterranean creature and befriends him. The film is scheduled to release on January 13, 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:51 pm on 02 Jun
I take criticism as incentive: Amitabh Bachchan
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has said that instead of shying away from criticism, he takes it as an "incentive". “It (criticism) is important for us, it helps in improving yourself... I don’t look at criticism as it is rubbish and not read it", he said. Further, Bachchan added, "[I]t’s wonderful to have another view point, you get a different perspective".
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:20 pm on 02 Jun
Sonakshi shares video on her look in 'Noor'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday
On her 29th birthday, actress Sonakshi Sinha on Thursday took to Twitter to share a flash video revealing her character in the upcoming film 'Noor'. The video shows Sonakshi's different looks as Pakistani journalist Noor Roy Chaudhry, the protagonist of the film. To be directed by Sunhil Sippy, 'Noor' is based on Saba Imtiaz’s 2014 novel ‘Karachi, You’re Killing Me'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:55 pm on 02 Jun
'Sultan' song most viewed YouTube video today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai', the first song from the Salman Khan starrer film 'Sultan', was the most viewed YouTube video in India on Wednesday. The video was posted on the video sharing platform on Tuesday and has garnered over 24.18 lakh views so far. The song has been sung by Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade, Ishita and Badshah.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:51 pm on 01 Jun
'Razak Khan' 2nd most searched on Google today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Following the death of veteran actor and comedian Razak Khan, 'Razak Khan' was the second most trending Google search in India on Wednesday. It was most looked up in Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. 'MHT CET Result', 'KEAM 2016' and 'Genelia D Souza' were some of the other trending searches in India.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:41 pm on 01 Jun
Men too face sexism in industry: Kit Harington
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow in 'Game of Thrones', recently said that men too face sexism in the film industry. "I like to think of myself as more than a head of hair or a set of looks. It is demeaning", he said. "It's not just men that can be inappropriate sexually; women can be as well", he added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:12 pm on 01 Jun
Disney releases emoji version of 'Finding Nemo'
short by Pragya Swastik / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Disney on Tuesday released an emoji version of its 2003 animated movie 'Finding Nemo'. The emoji version, told through a series of smartphone features with a relative background score, includes a dedicated emoji for each of the movie's characters including Dory, Nemo, Marlin, Crush. This follows Disney's other 'told by emoji' videos, which include Star Wars, Aladdin and Frozen.
short by Pragya Swastik / 06:59 pm on 01 Jun
Official trailer of 'Dishoom' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer of the John Abraham, Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandes starrer film 'Dishoom' was released on Wednesday. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the action-adventure film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Mumbai Police'. The film also features Saqib Saleem and Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles, and Nargis Fakhri in a cameo. It will release on July 29.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:33 pm on 01 Jun
'Shola Jo Bhadke' song from 'Ekk Albela' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
'Shola Jo Bhadke', the first song from Vidya Balan's debut Marathi film 'Ekk Albela' has been released. The song, also featuring Marathi actor Mangesh Desai is a revamped version of the song by the same name in the 1951 film 'Albela'. 'Ekk Albela' is a biopic of Indian actor Bhagwan Dada and is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:13 pm on 01 Jun
Trailer of 'The Fundamentals of Caring' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez and Craig Roberts-starrer film 'The Fundamentals of Caring' has been released. The film, directed by Rob Burnett, is based on a novel by the same name. It features Rudd as retired writer Ben, who becomes caregiver to 18-year-old Trevor. It is scheduled to release on Netflix on June 24.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:16 pm on 01 Jun
Alia, Shraddha roped in for 'Judwaa 2': Reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actresses Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor have been cast as female leads opposite actor Varun Dhawan in 'Judwaa 2', which stars Varun in a double role. The film, a sequel to the 1997 film 'Judwaa', will be directed by David Dhawan. 'Judwaa' featured Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Rambha in lead roles.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:33 pm on 01 Jun
Sonakshi's look in 'Noor' revealed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
The first look of actress Sonakshi Sinha in the upcoming film 'Noor' has been revealed. Sonakshi plays a Pakistani journalist named Noor Roy Chaudhry in the film, which is based on Saba Imtiaz’s 2014 novel, ‘Karachi, You’re Killing Me'. The film, to be directed by Sunhil Sippy, is a comedy crime thriller and will go on floors in July.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:12 pm on 01 Jun
Riteish, Genelia blessed with baby boy
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Riteish Deshmukh and wife Genelia D'Souza were blessed with a baby boy on Wednesday. The couple got married in 2012 and had their first baby, Riaan, in 2014. Announcing the news on Twitter, Riteish shared a picture of Riaan with the caption, "[M]y Aai & Baba just gifted me a little brother. Now all my toys are his...- Love Riaan".
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:57 pm on 01 Jun
Bollywood actor Razak Khan passes away
short by Shipra Sharma / on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday
Bollywood comic actor Razak Khan passed away on Wednesday after suffering from a heart attack. He was rushed to Holy Family hospital in Bandra, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Razak, who started his acting career with the 1993 film 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja', appeared in over 90 films including 'Raja Hindustani', 'Baadshah', 'Partner' and 'Action Jackson'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:35 pm on 01 Jun
Tanmay Bhat speaks on his video on Lata, Sachin
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
Stand-up comedian Tanmay Bhat, who is associated with 'AIB', has shared a Facebook post saying, 'Drought hit farmers wondering what they have to do to get some airtime'. Bhat's comment was on how his Snapchat video clip where he used insult humour on Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar made it to news channels instead of issues like the Maharashtra​ drought.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:15 pm on 31 May
Gift wife a bag for every onscreen kiss: Emraan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
Emraan Hashmi on Monday said that he gifts a bag to his wife Parveen every time he kisses on screen. “She still sulks. She doesn’t hit me as hard now,” added Emraan during the launch of his book ‘The Kiss of Life'. Notably, the actor has been given the tag of 'serial kisser' for his numerous kissing scenes.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:03 pm on 31 May
Katy Perry's Twitter account hacked
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
The Twitter account of singer Katy Perry, the most followed person on the microblogging site with 89 million followers, has been hacked. Homophobic tweets and a song was reportedly leaked from the account. Meanwhile, singer Taylor Swift, who is known to have a rift with Perry, was tagged in a “miss u baby" tweet. The tweets have now been removed.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:31 pm on 31 May
Akshay to star in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Akshay Kumar will star in filmmaker Neeraj Pandey's upcoming film which bears the tentative title 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. The film is reportedly inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign. Earlier, Akshay and Neeraj have worked together on the films 'Special 26' and 'Baby', where Akshay starred in the lead roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 31 May
Arijit's song not a part of 'Sultan' album
short by Khyati Sharma / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
The music album of Sultan, which released on Tuesday, does not feature any song by singer Arijit Singh. The album features the song 'Jag Ghumaya', sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. The song was originally recorded by Arijit. Notably, Arijit had last week issued a public apology to Salman on Facebook, requesting him to not remove his song from 'Sultan'.
short by Khyati Sharma / 05:37 pm on 31 May
Dwayne Johnson to play 'Doc Savage' in film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on Monday confirmed that he will portray the fictional character 'Doc Savage' in the adaptation of the character by Sony Pictures. "Doc Savage is... the inspiration for Superman. Can't wait to sink my teeth into this one of a kind character," said Johnson. The character first appeared in American pulp magazines in 1930s and 1940s.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:22 pm on 31 May
We mix personal, professional too closely: Kaif
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
Actress Katrina Kaif has commented on the film industry saying "sometimes we mix the personal and the professional too closely". The 32-year-old actress added, "I think I no longer make friends in a way that I am too attached or dependent on people." Meanwhile, Katrina has finished the shoot of 'Jagga Jasoos' in Morocco which stars her ex Ranbir Kapoor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:11 pm on 31 May
Salman a different breed altogether: Randeep
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
Actor Randeep Hooda called Salman Khan "‘a different breed altogether", while commenting on the friendship that he and the 50-year-old actor share. "We have similar interests and very similar sense of humour. With this film ('Sultan') we got more time to spend together,” added Hooda. In 'Sultan', he plays the coach of the titular character played by Salman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:43 pm on 31 May
Saqib to play Virat Kohli in Dishoom: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Saqib Saleem will play a character based on Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, in the upcoming film 'Dishoom'. The opening sequence of the film will reportedly show the kidnapping of Saqib's character. The film stars Varun Dhawan and John Abraham as cops and is scheduled to release on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:48 pm on 31 May
'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai' song from Sultan out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
'Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai', the first song from the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'Sultan' was released today. Composed by Vishal and Shekhar, the song has been sung by Vishal Dadlani, Shalmali Kholgade, Ishita and Badshah. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and also featuring Randeep Hooda, 'Sultan' is scheduled for an Eid release.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:04 pm on 31 May
Trailer of 'Lost Creek' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
The trailer of the upcoming horror film 'Lost Creek' has been released. The film revolves around an 11-year-old boy who moves with his mother to a new town and befriends a girl, with whom he explores the strange incidents in the town. Directed by Colin Adams-Toomey, 'Lost Creek' is an independent film, which was funded on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:23 pm on 31 May
Aamir to guest star in season 2 of '24': Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 31 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, Aamir Khan will make a special appearance in the second season of the TV series '24', helmed by Anil Kapoor. Aamir may also make an appearance with Anil on the show's launch, which will reportedly take place in the first week of June. The show's first season, which aired in 2013, starred Anil in the lead role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:16 pm on 31 May
Kohli, Ranbir to play in charity football match
short by Davis James / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni and Test captain Virat Kohli are set to take on Bollywood stars like Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor in a charity football match on June 4. Bachchan will lead an All Stars Football Club against Dhoni's All Hearts Football Club. Last year, the All Hearts defeated the All Stars 4-3.
short by Davis James / 09:56 pm on 30 May
AR Rahman conferred Japan's Fukuoka Grand Prize
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Oscar-winning Indian musician AR Rahman was on Monday conferred the Grand Prize for 2016 under Japan's Fukuoka prize. Rahman was honoured as "a global film music composer" and for breaking new ground in music. Meanwhile, Filipino historian Ambeth Ocampo won the Fukuoka Academic Prize and architect Yasmeen Lari from Pakistan was awarded the prize​ in the Arts and Culture category.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:50 pm on 30 May
Will not direct next James Bond film: Sam Mendes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Sam Mendes has confirmed that he will not return as a director for the next James Bond film. "I’m a storyteller. And at the end of the day, I want to make stories with new characters,” said Mendes. Notably, Mendes had directed the last two films in the franchise 'Spectre' and 'Skyfall', which featured actor Daniel Craig as Bond.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:46 pm on 30 May
Angry Birds Movie earns ₹9.04 cr in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
'The Angry Birds Movie', which released on Friday, collected ₹9.04 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹ 2.20 crore on Friday, ₹3.22 crore on Saturday and ₹3.62 crore on Sunday. The animated film is based on the 'Angry Birds' video game franchise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:45 pm on 30 May
Balika Vadhu named longest running Hindi serial
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Indian television serial 'Balika Vadhu' has entered the Limca Books of Records as the 'Longest Running Daily Soap' in Hindi, with a run of over 2,000 episodes. Launched on July 21, 2008, the show initially addressed the issue of child marriage. It has two seasons, titled 'Balika Vadhu: Kachchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte' and 'Balika Vadhu: Lamhe Pyaar Ke'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:47 pm on 30 May
Shraddha features on June cover of 'Filmfare'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has featured on the cover of the magazine 'Filmfare' for its June issue. The actress has worn a fringe cape from the label 'Adivitiya' by Esha Sethi Thirani paired with a bralet by Farah Sanjana and leather tights with cutouts. Her look has been accessorised with 'Forever 21' rings and neckpieces by Jamini Ahluwalia and 'Rara Avis'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:21 pm on 30 May
'Waiting' earns ₹1.30 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
'Waiting', which released on Friday, collected ₹1.30 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹27 lakh on Friday, ₹48 lakh on Saturday and ₹55 lakh on Sunday. Directed by Anu Menon, the film stars Naseeruddin Shah and Kalki Koechlin as characters who forge a special bond when they face similar circumstances.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:02 pm on 30 May
Teaser of Riteish's 'Banjo' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
A teaser of the Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starrer upcoming musical drama features 'Banjo' was released on Monday. The teaser features narration by actor Abhishek Bachchan introducing Riteish's character of a banjo player. Meanwhile, Nargis portrays the role of a DJ in the film. Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the film will release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 30 May
'Veerappan' mints ₹5.95 cr in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
'Veerappan', which released on Friday, collected ₹5.95 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film earned ₹1.79 crore on Friday, ₹1.96 crore on Saturday and ₹2.20 crore on Sunday. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, the film stars Sandeep Bharadwaj as the titular character and is based on the life of Indian bandit Veerappan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:56 pm on 30 May
Shraddha denies rumours of dating Farhan
short by Khyati Sharma / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has rejected reports which claimed that she is dating actor Farhan Akhtar. “There’s a limit to everything. You have to consider people’s sentiments & think about the people involved", she said. Speaking about actor Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha said, “We were never a couple. It was a rumour and people got carried away with Aashiqui 2”.
short by Khyati Sharma / 05:55 pm on 30 May
SC refuses to cancel Rahul Raj's bail
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition which challenged the anticipatory bail granted to Rahul Raj Singh, who has been accused of abetting the alleged suicide of his girlfriend and television actress Pratyusha Banerjee. Filed by Pratyusha's mother, the petition stated that the Bombay HC's bail had denied the police a chance for conducting a custodial interrogation of Rahul.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:50 pm on 30 May
'#TopGear' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 30 May 2016,Monday
A day after British automobile show, Top Gear's new season premiered, '#TopGear' was trending worldwide on Twitter on Monday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Anyone who just watched the new #TopGear and thought it was good, needs a brain transplant". While another tweet read, "Well, it's not the same as old #TopGear, but that's fine - Things change".
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:37 pm on 30 May
Release of 'Maze Runner: Death Cure' postponed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
The release of 'Maze Runner: Death Cure' has been postponed to January 12, 2018, from its earlier release date on February 17, 2017. The delay is owing to lead actor Dylan O’Brien, sustaining serious injuries after an accident during the film's shoot. Notably, the film is the final instalment of the 'Maze Runner' trilogy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:13 pm on 30 May
Matt LeBlanc, Evans host new series of Top Gear
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actor Matt LeBlanc and presenter Chris Evans on Sunday hosted the return of 'Top Gear', the British television series about motor vehicles. The new hosts raced in 'Reliant Robins' as part of the first challenge while Jesse Eisenberg and chef Gordon Ramsay featured as the celebrity​ guests. Notably​, lead presenter Jeremy Clarkson was fired from the show in March, 2015.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:44 pm on 30 May
Sunny Leone to romance Arbaaz in 'Tera Intezaar'
short by Khyati Sharma / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actress Sunny Leone will be seen starring opposite Arbaaz Khan in the upcoming musical-romance film 'Tera Intezaar'. The film, which will mark the directorial debut of Rajeev Waliaa, will go on floors in August. It will be shot in the Rann of Kutch, besides having an international shoot location.
short by Khyati Sharma / 03:42 pm on 30 May
Actors, cricketers are not heroes: Irrfan Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that it hurts him when "a film actor or a cricketer is a youth icon" as "they are not heroes". Stating the need for redefining heroism, he added, "Heroes are people who... change people’s lives. Film stars and cricketers shouldn’t be aspirational in such a big way for the healthy growth of the society".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 30 May
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 6
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
'Blood of My Blood', the sixth episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, "feels like a deep breath before the big plunge", wrote The Wall Street Journal. Vox called the episode "another exciting hour of television", while the Rolling Stone magazine wrote, "There's a lot going on in (this) episode."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:27 pm on 30 May
Call it promotional song not item song: Zareen
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actress Zareen Khan has said that she does not know the meaning of "item songs" and why the term 'item' is used, while adding that such songs should be called “promotional or special". "People tend to like these special songs added in films so I guess it’s great,” added Zareen, who featured in the song 'Khallas' from 'Veerappan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:44 pm on 30 May
MNS files complaint against comedian Tanmay Bhat
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
The Raj Thackeray-led 'Maharashtra Navnirman Sena' on Monday filed a complaint against Tanmay Bhat, a stand-up comedian associated with 'AIB', for his video on Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar. The party has also threatened Bhat saying that they will beat him "whenever they see him". "We will not let him do any shows," said MNS Chitrapat Sena president Ameya Khopkar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:10 pm on 30 May
Would be meninist in matriarchal society: Kalki
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Advocating equal rights for men and women, actress Kalki Koechlin has said that if the society that people are living in was matriarchal, she would have been a "meninist fighting for equal rights for men". "Being a feminist means asking for equality. But people take it in other way(s) at times" said Kalki while speaking about how feminism is misunderstood.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:05 pm on 30 May
Johnny Depp's ex-partner speaks in his support
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Days after actor Johnny Depp faces a restraining order against his estranged wife Amber Heard over domestic violence accusations, his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis has defended Depp saying that he never physically abused her. Depp's daughter Lily-Rose has also shown her support by calling him "the sweetest most loving person", while his ex-wife Lori Anne Allison called him a "soft person".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:44 pm on 30 May
Actor Suresh Chatwal passes away in Mumbai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
Actor Suresh Chatwal, known for his role as the commissioner in the Hindi television series 'FIR', passed away on Saturday in Mumbai. His son Yaman Chatwal said that Suresh succumbed to his 'ongoing illness'. Chatwal, who made his debut with the 1969 film 'Rakhi Rakhi', worked in several Bollywood films including 'Karan Arjun', 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and 'Om Shanti Om'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:21 pm on 30 May
Poster of John, Varun starrer 'Dishoom' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 May 2016,Monday
The poster of the John Abraham and Varun Dhawan starrer 'Dishoom' was revealed on Monday. Directed by Rohit Dhawan, the film is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Mumbai Police'. John and Varun play cops in the film, namely Kabir and Junaid. Also starring Jacqueline Fernandez as a kleptomaniac, the film will release on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:48 am on 30 May
Don't share close bond with Bachchan family: RGV
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has said that he does not share a close bond with the Bachchan family and clarified that his relationship with them is only professional. Further, Varma said that there was a period when he was not in touch with anyone from Bollywood adding, "I don't need friends. Industry survives on vision and not on friendship."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:42 pm on 29 May
Twitter reacts to Family Guy's episode on India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Reacting to the season finale of 'Family Guy', which featured India and Anil Kapoor as his character from 'Slumdog Millionaire', a user tweeted, "Y do(es) Hollywood always narrate INDIA as a filthy n dirty country". Another tweet read, "Racial slurs... Dowry jokes, Cow jokes! Mocking #India is actor's (Anil Kapoor) prerogative". "The latest... episode really trashed India", tweeted another user.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:03 pm on 29 May
Dwayne Johnson's look in 'Fast 8' revealed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Dwayne Johnson on Saturday took to Instagram to reveal his look in the upcoming film 'Fast 8'. Johnson stars as Luke Hobbs in the film, which is the eighth instalment in 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise. "When you strip a man of all he has... you force him to return to his roots", Johnson captioned the picture.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:18 pm on 29 May
Sachin launches his clothing brand 'True Blue'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday launched his clothing brand 'True Blue' with actor Riteish Deshmukh as a showstopper for the fashion event. "I... (wanted to) give them (people) the opportunity to wear something which is of my taste, what I like," said Sachin. The brand, in collaboration with 'Arvind Fashion Brands', has opened its flagship store in Mumbai.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 29 May
'Sohail to replace Mika on Comedy Nights Live'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Actor turned filmmaker Sohail Khan will reportedly replace singer Mika Singh as a judge on the show 'Comedy Nights Live'. Mika's dismissal from the show was said to be based on him featuring in 'The Kapil Sharma Show' to promote his songs from the upcoming film 'Housefull 3'. "I hope things get resolved soon," said Mika on the issue.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:51 pm on 29 May
Twitter reacts to Tanmay's video on Lata, Sachin
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Reacting to AIB comedian Tanmay Bhat's video "insulting" Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar, actor Anupam Kher tweeted, "I am 9 times winner of #BestComicActor. Have a great sense of humor. But This's NOT humor." Another user tweeted, "Humour that hurts is not humour at all". Meanwhile, a user wrote, "Loved the video and loved how ppl got offended by it".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:47 pm on 29 May
'Gravity Falls' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
A day after American cartoon television show Gravity Falls' Spanish run ended, 'Gravity Falls' was trending worldwide on Twitter on Sunday. A user reacted to it by posting, "Gravity Falls , always in my heart, yours sincerely". While another user posted, "now that gravity falls is over what am i gonna do with my life".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:23 pm on 29 May
Censor Board denies ban, cuts for Udta Punjab
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
The Central Board of Film Certification Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani has said that there is no ban on the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' while adding that the Censor Board did not recommend any cuts in the film. He further clarified, "Our decisions at the CBFC are not based on what a certain political group has to say about a movie."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:11 pm on 29 May
I'm no Big B, I'm small: Amitabh to schoolgirl
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday said "Who says I'm Big B?" while responding to a schoolgirl's question on his stardom at the 'Ek Nayi Subah' event, which marked the Modi government's second anniversary. The actor further sat down on the floor and added, "Look I've become small... No one is Big. One has to... work hard to reach one's goals."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 29 May
Katrina Kaif features on June cover of 'Vogue'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Katrina Kaif has featured on the cover of the fashion magazine 'Vogue' for its June issue. She has worn a sequined Tom Ford ensemble and accessories including a neckpiece that has tassels and a choker for the cover shot. Tagged as 'The Digital Issue', this issue will also feature model Karlie Kloss, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and YouTuber 'Superwoman'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:01 pm on 29 May
Glee star Salling charged in child porn case
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Mark Salling, known for his role as Noah 'Puck' Puckerman in the television series 'Glee', has been charged for receiving and possessing child pornography. If convicted, Salling will face up to 20 years in prison. As per the indictment, Salling possessed at least one photo and video of "a minor who had not attained 12 years of age".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:31 pm on 29 May
Motion poster of Riteish's 'Banjo' unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
The motion poster for the upcoming musical drama 'Banjo' was unveiled on Saturday. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri in lead roles and is about banjo players from Maharashtra. While Deshmukh portrays a Banjo player, Fakhri plays the role of a DJ in the film. Directed by Ravi Jadhav, the film is scheduled to release on September 23.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:29 pm on 29 May
'Censor Board demands 40 cuts in Udta Punjab'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
As per reports, the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) has asked for 40 cuts in the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab'. The Censor Board has reportedly asked for a number of expletives, a song and visuals showing substance abuse to be deleted from the film. The film revolves around the issue of drug addiction in Punjab.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:16 pm on 29 May
Trailer of 'Wiener-Dog' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the upcoming comedy film 'Wiener-Dog' has been released. The film has been directed by Todd Solondz of 'Welcome to the Dollhouse' and 'Happiness' fame. Starring Greta Gerwig, Julie Delpy, Kieran Culkin, Zosia Mamet and Danny DeVito, the film revolves around four stories that are connected by a dog. It is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:53 pm on 29 May
Tanmay Bhat slammed for 'insulting' Lata, Sachin
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Celina Jaitly have criticised Tanmay Bhat, stand-up comedian associated with 'AIB', for allegedly insulting Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar. Bhat uploaded a video titled 'Sachin v/s Lata Civil War' in which he allegedly used insult humour against them. “Disrespect is not cool and neither is it funny,” tweeted Riteish, while Celina asked Bhat to apologise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:30 pm on 29 May
Don't go by how films will perform: Aishwarya
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said that she never does films based on how they will perform at the box office. Speaking about her film 'Sarbjit', the 42-year-old actress said, "It will start building with word of mouth. It’s a sensitive subject and it will grow with audience’s support". "This film should reach every corner of the country," she added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:09 pm on 29 May
Shabana Azmi's look from 'Idgah' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Shabana Azmi has revealed her look from the upcoming film 'Idgah' on Twitter. The 65-year-old actress added that the film is being directed by Piyush Panjuani. The film is based on the short story 'Idgah' by Munshi Premchand, who is regarded as one of the greatest writers in Hindi Literature and is credited with writing around 250 short stories.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:46 pm on 28 May
Udta Punjab has not been banned: Anurag Kashyap
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Saturday clarified that the film 'Udta Punjab' has not been banned. "The examining committee has deferred the decision to revising and due process is on," tweeted Kashyap. Urging people not to spread a "ban rumour", he added that a film is banned only when examining, revising and FCAT, all three" refuse to give it a certification.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:21 pm on 28 May
Huma Qureshi features on 'Wedding Times' cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Huma Qureshi has featured on the cover of the magazine 'Femina Wedding Times' for its June issue. The 29-year-old actress can be seen wearing a blue embroidered blouse by designer Payal Singhal paired with a sheer pleated skirt from the label 'Pinnacle' by Shruti Sancheti. Her look has been accessorised with a nose accessory, bracelets and rings.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:06 pm on 28 May
Didn't comment on Kher, Kashmiri Pandits: Shah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has denied making remarks about Anupam Kher over the Kashmiri Pandit issue and has called earlier media reports a case of 'misreporting'. Media reports had stated that Shah commented about Kher saying, "a person who has never lived in Kashmir has started a fight for Kashmiri Pandits". Notably, Kher advocates for the rights of Kashmiri Pandits.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:04 pm on 28 May
'#ISupportBobbyDeol' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
A day after a parody Bobby Deol account was suspended by Twitter over a tweet making fun of 'AAP', '#ISupportBobbyDeol' was a top Twitter trend in India on Saturday. A user reacted by tweeting, "@TwitterIndia please unblock @thebobbydeol account. Light humour is always acceptable #isupportbobbydeol". "We need better Twitter rules to save Parody accounts. #ISupportBobbyDeol", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 28 May
Poster of Vidya Balan starrer 'Ekk Albela' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
The poster of the Vidya Balan and Mangesh Desai starrer Marathi film 'Ekk Albela' was revealed on Friday. The film is a biopic on Bhagwan Dada, 'the first dancing superstar of Indian Cinema', played by Desai. Meanwhile, Balan in her debut Marathi film portrays the actress Geeta Bali. 'Ekk Albela' is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 28 May
'Johnny Depp' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
A day after Amber Heard was granted restraining order against her husband, Johnny Depp, 'Johnny Depp' was trending worldwide on Twitter on Saturday. Reacting to it a user tweeted, "As an actor Johnny Depp was one of my inspirations. Feel so strange now". "Johnny depp hasn't even denied the allegations himself but everyone is still defending him", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 28 May
First look of Irrfan starrer 'Hindi Medium' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
The first look of the Irrfan Khan starrer 'Hindi Medium', which also marks the Bollywood debut for Pakistani actress Saba Qamar, has been revealed by Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film is said to be a romantic-comedy about a couple from Delhi's Chandni Chowk. Directed by Saket Chaudhary, the film will reportedly begin its production in August this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:16 pm on 28 May
'Fake Ishq' song from 'Housefull 3' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
'Fake Ishq', the new song from the upcoming film 'Housefull 3' has been released. The song has been sung by Kailash Kher, Nakassh Aziz and Altamash Faridi while the music for the track has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi. Starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan as the lead actors, the film is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:47 pm on 28 May
Punjab Cong slams Censor Board over Udta Punjab
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Punjab Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh has slammed the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) for refusing certification for the upcoming Hindi film 'Udta Punjab' and blamed the state's SAD-BJP government over the issue. The film revolves around Punjab's drug problems. “If you think that by not clearing the movie you will hide the truth, you are mistaken,” added Singh.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:18 pm on 28 May
Mohenjo Daro one of my best films: Hrithik
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Hrithik Roshan has said that his upcoming film 'Mohenjo Daro' will be one of the best films in his career. "For 'Mohenjo Daro', I am travelling back in time. It has been a great journey, great experience," said Hrithik, who made his debut in the 2000 film 'Kaho Na Pyaar Hai '. 'Mohenjo Daro' will release on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:44 pm on 28 May
Amber granted restraining order against Depp
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Amber Heard has been granted a restraining order against Johnny Deep by a US court after Heard accused Depp of assaulting her. Citing incidents of domestic violence, pictures of Heard's bruised face have been submitted to the court as evidence of the alleged abuse. “During the entirety of our relationship, Johnny has been verbally and physically abusive,” said Heard.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:08 pm on 28 May
Amitabh's new song 'Kyun Re' from TE3N released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
'Kyun Re', the song sung by Amitabh Bachchan for the upcoming film 'TE3N', was released on Friday. "It’s always very frightening for me to sing a song because I am not a singer," said Bachchan. The song has been composed by Clinton Cerejo, who has also lent backing vocals for the track. 'TE3N' is scheduled to release on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:34 pm on 28 May
In talks with Varma for Sarkar 3: Bachchan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has confirmed that he has been in talks with filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for 'Sarkar 3'. "We are going to sit for a story narration and very soon the project should start," said Bachchan. The film will be the third instalment in the film franchise which began in 2005 with Bachchan starring in the first film 'Sarkar'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:43 am on 28 May
Irrfan starrer 'Madaari' to release on July 15
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 28 May 2016,Saturday
The release of the Irrfan Khan starrer 'Madaari' has been postponed to July 15. "I want complete justice to be done to the subject of the movie," said the film's director Nishikant Kamat on deferring the release date. Notably, the earlier release date of 'Madaari' on June 10 would have clashed with the release of Amitabh Bachchan's upcoming film 'TE3N'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:16 am on 28 May
Not hosting Modi's victory bash: Amitabh
short by Khyati Sharma / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Amitabh Bachchan has denied recent media reports that claimed that the actor will be hosting the entire celebration of Modi’s two years in office. "I am not hosting the show. I am associated with them for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. I am the brand ambassador of United Nations & I would be attending that event", he said.
short by Khyati Sharma / 10:21 pm on 27 May
Shia LaBeouf to complete road trip using Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Actor Shia LaBeouf is using Twitter to hitch-hike across the US on a month long journey, which he started from Colorado. Using the hashtag '#TakeMeAnywhere', LaBeouf has asked his followers to take him wherever they are going and is sharing his GPS coordinates on Twitter. The journey is a project which will be turned into a film about the experience.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:41 pm on 27 May
Movie Review: Alice Through the Looking Glass
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
The Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska starrer 'Alice Through the Looking Glass', which released on Friday, is "different" only because of "fascinating characters", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times called the film "simply a lavish, effects-laden fantasy adventure" while Mid-Day wrote that it "has little that's above ordinary". It was rated 2/5 (Indian Express, Mid-Day) and 2.5/5 (HT).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:36 pm on 27 May
Kareena to play lead in Veera Di Shaadi: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Kareena Kapoor Khan will reportedly play the lead role in Rhea Kapoor's directorial debut 'Veera Di Shaadi', also starring Rhea's sister Sonam Kapoor. Sonam had to pass on her lead role to Kareena, who refused to play a supporting role, reports added. The film is said to be loosely based on the Hollywood film 'The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:27 pm on 27 May
Movie Review: 'The Angry Birds Movie'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
The animated film 'The Angry Birds Movie', which released on Friday, is "in serious need of animatism", wrote Hindustan Times. "It's decent but doesn't... touch your heart," wrote Times of India, while Mid-Day called the film "a fairly constipated attempt to recreate the video game success on cinema". It has been rated 1.5/5 (Hindustan Times), 3/5 (TOI) and 2/5 (Mid-Day).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:39 pm on 27 May
Bieber, Skrillex being sued over 'Sorry'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Singers Justin Bieber and Skrillex are being sued by indie musician Casey Dienel over the track 'Sorry', as per a TMZ report. Dienel, who performs under the name 'White Hinterland', has claimed that one of her vocal loops was used on the track without her permission. Notably, the eight-second loop has featured repeatedly in Casey's 2014 song 'Ring the Bell'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:16 pm on 27 May
Warner Bros planning 'Suicide Squad' spin-offs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
As per reports, Warner Bros is planning spin-off films for 'The Joker' and 'Captain Boomerang' from the upcoming film 'Suicide Squad', which is based on the DC Comics antihero team. Jared Leto plays 'The Joker' while Jai Courtney portrays 'Captain Boomerang' in the film. Earlier, reports of Margot Robbie starring in the spin-off movie on 'Harley Quinn' had emerged.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:00 pm on 27 May
Gwyneth, Chris reach divorce settlement: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and musician Chris Martin have reportedly finalised their divorce settlement, two years after they announced on social media about them "consciously uncoupling". As per a legal document filed by Paltrow, the two have forfeited their rights to spousal support while a written agreement has been reached regarding child support for their children Apple and Moses.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:56 pm on 27 May
Daniel Craig to star in Logan Lucky: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Actor Daniel Craig will reportedly star in Steven Soderbergh’s film, 'Logan Lucky', which also stars Katherine Heigl, Channing Tatum and Michael Shannon. The film is expected to start production this fall furthering speculation that Craig will not return as 'James Bond'. Notably, Craig is said to have turned down a £68 million offer to reprise the role of 'James Bond'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:36 pm on 27 May
SHAME ON CENSOR BOARD trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 27 May 2016,Friday
A day after Censor Board banned Udta Punjab for excessive swearing, 'SHAME ON CENSOR BOARD' was trending on Twitter on Friday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Stalling the release of a social-film like UDTA PUNJAB just proves how backward CBFC in India is. Shame on Censor board". While another tweet read, "SHAME ON CENSOR BOARD for their mentality".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 27 May
'Troy Ave' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 27 May 2016,Friday
A day after American rapper Troy Ave was arrested for opening fire at a concert, 'Troy Ave' was a top Twitter trend worldwide on Friday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "I haven't seen a single "Free Troy Ave" tweet". While another tweet read, "Troy Ave might be able to get his sentencing reduced based on retardation".
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 27 May
Want Captain America in Spider-Man film: Evans
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Actor Chris Evans has said that he would want his character 'Captain America' to appear in Marvel's upcoming Tom Holland starrer 'Spider-Man Homecoming' or the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel. "I think Tom's such a great actor so that might be a fun one to pop up in," said Evans. Notably, Tom appeared as 'Spider-Man' in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:23 pm on 27 May
Not offended by body-shaming jokes: Fardeen
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Fardeen Khan on Thursday took to Facebook to say that he is neither offended nor depressed by the body-shaming he faced after a recent picture of him emerged online. "This worldwide behavioral pattern on the internet is disturbing even though I believe in absolutely free speech," said Fardeen. "Happy to have been the weekends entertainment for you trollers", he added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:08 pm on 27 May
'Veerappan' a badly-rehearsed play: India Today
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's 'Veerappan', which released on Friday, "feels like a 2-hour-30-minute long, badly-rehearsed children's play", wrote India Today. "The film has pace, but the classic RGV isn’t back yet," wrote Hindustan Times while the Times of India wrote, "Veerappan has the bark, but lacks bite". It has been rated 1.5/5 (India Today), 2/5 (Hindustan Times) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:33 pm on 27 May
'Sarbjit' gets no distributors in Pakistan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
The Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Sarbjit' may not be released in Pakistan as no major distribution company in the country has approached Pakistan’s Central Board of Film Censors for it. A film's content has to be reviewed by the censor board before its release in Pakistan. 'Sarbjit' is reportedly being viewed as an anti-Pakistan film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:28 pm on 27 May
'Waiting' is heart-wrenching and uplifting: NDTV
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
The Naseeruddin Shah and Kalki Koechlin starrer 'Waiting', which released on Friday, is "at once heart-wrenching and uplifting", NDTV wrote. It is a film where "both Naseer and Kalki are good fits for their parts", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times called it "a movie about love, life and their complexities". It has been rated 2.5/5 (Indian Express) and 3.5/5 (NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:10 pm on 27 May
Want more people of colour on my TV show: Ansari
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
Indian-origin American actor Aziz Ansari has said that he wants more actors and writers of colour for the second season of his TV show 'Master of None'. "It’s kind of a responsibility we have once we kind of get to a certain place to look out for people," said Ansari. The American comedy series stars Ansari in the lead role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:24 pm on 27 May
Movie Review: Radhika Apte starrer 'Phobia'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 May 2016,Friday
The Radhika Apte starrer 'Phobia', which released on Friday, "is a genuine frightener", wrote Indian Express. NDTV called it "a 'horror' film with a marked difference" while India Today wrote, "Radhika Apte is terrifyingly good in this psychological horror". It has been rated 3/5 (Indian Express, NDTV) and 3.5/5 (India Today).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:22 pm on 27 May
'Udta Punjab' grounded by Censor Board: Reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
The Abhishek Chaubey directorial 'Udta Punjab' has reportedly been stopped by the Censor Board of Film Certification over "excessive swearing". As per reports, producer Anurag Kashyap has the option of taking the issue to a tribunal. However, that may lead to certain scenes being chopped from the film, reports added. The makers are reportedly looking to solve the matter amicably.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:30 pm on 26 May
Trailer of Jimmy Shergill's 'Shorgul' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Jimmy Shergill and Ashutosh Rana starrer film 'Shorgul' was released on Thursday. The political drama, also featuring Sanjay Suri, Eijaz Khan and Hiten Tejwani, has been directed by Jitendra Tiwari and P Singh. Set in UP, it explores religious clashes, political rivalry and power games amid high-profile characters. It is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:41 pm on 26 May
Harry Styles to play WW2 soldier in 'Dunkirk'
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
'One Direction' singer Harry Styles will be seen playing the role of a World War II soldier in filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film 'Dunkirk'. The film, also starring Tom Hardy and Mark Rylance, is reportedly based on the real-life Dunkirk evacuation from the French coast during the World War II. It is scheduled to release on July 21, 2017.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 06:36 pm on 26 May
Will.i.am launches his own Apple earphones
short by Pragya Swastik / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
Singer and songwriter Will.i.am has launched bluetooth-enabled vinyl records inspired earphones 'i.am+' through Apple, priced at $229.95. Available in gold and black colours, the earphones' heads can clip together magnetically. With built-in mic and volume controls, the battery-powered earphones claim up to eight hours of playing time in a single charge.
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:49 pm on 26 May
'Da Da Dasse' song from 'Udta Punjab' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
'Da Da Dasse', the new song from the Shahid Kapoor, Ali Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor starrer upcoming film 'Udta Punjab, was released on Thursday. The song has been composed by Amit Trivedi, while it has been sung by Kanika Kapoor and Babu Haabi. Also featuring Diljit Dosanjh, it revolves around drug abuse in Punjab and will release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:59 pm on 26 May
'Toughest thing in Sultan was wearing langot’
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has said that the most difficult thing he faced during the shooting of 'Sultan' was to wear a ‘langot’ (loincloth). Saying that the film's director did not allow him to wear shorts to keep his character of wrestler 'real', Khan added, "I realised how heroines would feel when they have to go through the strip shots."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:28 pm on 26 May
Amber Heard files for divorce from Depp: Reports
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
As per reports, Hollywood actress Amber Heard (30) has filed for divorce from her husband Johnny Depp (52) in Los Angeles Superior Court citing 'irreconcilable differences'. She has also sought for 'spousal support' (alimony) from Depp. The couple, who worked together in thriller-drama 'The Rum Diary' in 2011, had married 15 months ago in February 2015 and have no children.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:57 pm on 26 May
Teaser poster of Riteish, Nargis' 'Banjo' out
short by Khyati Sharma / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
A teaser poster of the Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starrer film 'Banjo' has been released. The musical drama, directed by Ravi Jadhav, features Riteish in the role of a Banjo player, while Nargis Fakhri plays a DJ. The film focusses on how this art has been neglected despite numerous youngsters being involved in it.
short by Khyati Sharma / 02:37 pm on 26 May
'Salman didn't remove Arijit's song from Sultan'
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
A day after playback singer Arijit Singh claimed in a Facebook post that Salman Khan removed his song from his upcoming film 'Sultan', Khan's close friend Nikhil Dwivedi on Thursday denied the singer's allegations. "I'm privy & Salman not once interfered in the choice or asked to remove any singer. He only refused to meet Arijit. His wish!," Dwivedi tweeted.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:25 pm on 26 May
I thought Salman had forgiven me: Arijit Singh
short by Khyati Sharma / on 26 May 2016,Thursday
Opening up about his alleged controversy with actor Salman Khan, Arijit Singh reportedly said that he thought that the actor had forgiven him. "[B]ut I heard last night that he doesn't want my voice in the final master. That really hurt", Arijit added. However, Salman's spokesperson refused to comment on the matter, calling it a "non-issue".
short by Khyati Sharma / 02:18 pm on 26 May
Hathaway removes Insta post targeting Kardashian
short by Shipra Sharma / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway on Tuesday removed a post from her Instagram account after she faced flak from social media users for allegedly mocking the Kardashian family. The meme posted by the actress read, "In a world of Kardashians... be a Helena Bonham Carter". She later shared a post reading, "Post removed for unintended shade thrown".
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:05 pm on 25 May
New trailer of 'Finding Dory' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer for the upcoming animated film 'Finding Dory' was released on Tuesday. TV show personality Ellen DeGeneres will be voicing the character of Dory in the film, which is a sequel to the 2003 film, 'Finding Nemo'. Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane, the film is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:52 pm on 25 May
Twitter reacts to RGV's tweets on MLA Angoorlata
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
After Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) tweeted a picture of Assam's newly elected BJP MLA Angoorlata Deka with the comment "If MLA can look like this, Achche din aagaye hai," Twitter users reacted with tweets like "shitty mindset". "Mocking Angoorlata Deka only proved how you think of women #GetWellSoon", another tweet read. Meanwhile, a user tweeted, "RGV learn to... respect... women".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:47 pm on 25 May
Told to get slim, get boob job in B'wood: Richa
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Richa Chadha has spoken up about the pressures she faced in Bollywood which included suffering from the eating disorder bulimia and being asked to lose weight and get a boob job, among other things. "Eating disorders are the best kept secret of showbiz," she said. On her struggle with bulimia, she added, "I hated myself... and felt like a failure.”
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:43 pm on 25 May
Twitter reacts to Arijit's apology to Salman
short by Shipra Sharma / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
On the day Arijit Singh apologised to Salman Khan on Facebook, Twitter users posted tweets like, "Did Arijit Singh apologize because he felt like a Black Buck in a state where govt is Salman friendly". Another tweet read, "[T]his shows how big SALMAN KHAN stardom is". "[I]f you will write in English, how would Bhai get it", another user tweeted.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:32 pm on 25 May
Behind-the-scenes clip of 'Raman Raghav 2.0' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
A behind-the-scenes video of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film 'Raman Raghav 2.0' showing the two main characters has been released. While Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the serial killer 'Raman', Vicky Kaushal has essayed the role of a cop. "The character has a lot of layers," said Siddiqui about his role. The film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:49 pm on 25 May
Official trailer of 'Sing' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer for the upcoming animated film 'Sing' has been released. The film revolves around a koala, voiced by Matthew McConaughey, who holds a singing competition in a bid to revive his rundown theatre. The film also has characters​ voiced by Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Taron Egerton and Scarlett Johansson. It is scheduled to release on December 21.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:19 pm on 25 May
Riteish pranks Lisa during radio interview
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor Riteish Deshmukh while promoting his upcoming film 'Housefull 3', pranked his co-star Lisa Haydon during a radio interview with radio channel Radio Mirchi. The video shows Riteish walking in late for the interview and engaging in an argument with the RJ for starting the interview without him.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:43 pm on 25 May
Bill Cosby trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
The day American actor Bill Cosby was adjudged to face assault trial, 'Bill Cosby' was trending on Twitter on Wednesday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Bill Cosby should man up and face charges!". "I hope Bill Cosby saga will not turn into a race issue​.This is a chance to reflect on the WORLD'S RAPE crisis", read another tweet.
short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 pm on 25 May
Separate 'Baywatch' poster for Priyanka: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra was not featured in the poster of her Hollywood film 'Baywatch' as she will reportedly feature solo in a separate poster. As per reports, the decision to not feature her was strategic as the film's makers have a promotional plan where they want to launch Priyanka, who plays a villain in the film, "in a big way".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:54 pm on 25 May
RGV thanks Modi for 'good-looking' Assam MLA
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has tweeted a picture of first-time BJP MLA Angoorlata Deka in Assam, thanking her and PM Narendra Modi, for making him "love politics" for the first time. "If MLA can look like this, Achche din aagaye hai," Varma tweeted. He later clarified his tweet saying that he was complimenting Deka "since most MLA's don't look good".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:42 pm on 25 May
Sonu Nigam's new single 'Crazy Dil' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Singer Sonu Nigam released his new single 'Crazy Dil' on Tuesday. Sonu collaborated with 'Being Indian Music' for the song's video which has special appearances from Farah Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Kailash Kher, Sunil Grover, Natalie Di Luccio and Sonu's son Nevaan Nigam. Notably, Sonu has composed the music as well as penned the lyrics for the song.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:35 pm on 25 May
Bill Cosby to face trial in sexual assault case
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
The Pennsylvania district court in the US has ruled that stand-up comedian Bill Cosby has to face trial over allegations of intoxicating and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, a Temple University employee. Constand claims that the incident took place in January 2004 at Cosby's residence. Notably, Cosby will be get up to 30 years in prison if he is convicted.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:08 pm on 25 May
'Banjo' to release on September 23
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
The upcoming musical drama, 'Banjo', is set to get a theatrical release on September 23 this year, as per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. Director by Ravi Jadhav, the film stars Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri in lead roles. While Deshmukh will portray the role of a Banjo player, Fakhri will be playing the role of a DJ in 'Banjo'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:31 pm on 25 May
Ghajini was first Bollywood film to mint ₹100 cr
short by Shipra Sharma / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
The Aamir Khan and Asin-starrer 2008 film 'Ghajini' was the first Bollywood film to mint ₹100 crore in India. The action psychological thriller went on to collect around ₹160 crore in its lifetime. Furthermore, Aamir's '3 Idiots' (2009) was the first Bollywood film to enter the ₹200 crore club, while his 'PK' (2014) was the first to mint ₹300 crore.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:45 pm on 25 May
Limited song choices for artistes like me: Sonu
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Singer Sonu Nigam has said that artistes like him are left with limited choice as most music companies ensure that singers under their banner get the most popular songs. "If they think that this particular song can only be sung by me, then they approach me," said Sonu while expressing that the music industry today has completely changed.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:02 pm on 25 May
Arijit publicly apologises to Salman on Facebook
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Singer Arijit Singh recently posted a public apology to Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Facebook for allegedly insulting him. Adding that he sent Salman apology texts many times, Arijit wrote, "I apologise here in front of everyone... Please do not remove the song that I sang for you in Sultan". However, Arijit later deleted the post from his Facebook account.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:49 pm on 25 May
Aish wanted to be discussed: Sonam on lipstick
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 25 May 2016,Wednesday
Commenting on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's purple lipstick, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor said that the former Miss World "wanted to be discussed" which is "the whole idea of fashion and make-up". Calling Aishwarya's move 'great' and 'cool', Sonam added, "I have done purple lipstick in the past, I have even done black for a shoot... People haven’t spoken about me."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 01:56 pm on 25 May
New trailer of Salman starrer 'Sultan' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
A new trailer of the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer film 'Sultan' was released on Tuesday. The trailer, besides featuring Salman and Anushka, also introduces the characters played by Randeep Hooda and Amit Sadh in the film. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the sports-drama has been produced by Aditya Chopra and is slated for an Eid release this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:54 pm on 24 May
Adnan supports Fardeen over body-shaming row
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Singer Adnan Sami has shown support for actor Fardeen Khan, who has been facing body-shaming on social media after pictures showing his weight gain emerged online. Adnan tweeted, "Pls (please) stop judging ppl (people) by their physiques. It's akin to racism!" He added that a person's soul is a measure of him or her and not the "weighing scales".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:54 pm on 24 May
Kit Harington may play Jon Snow in GoT spin-off
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actor Kit Harington might reprise his character 'Jon Snow' in a Game of Thrones (GoT) spin-off show. The reports added that other characters from the series would also be involved in the tentative spin-off. HBO is said to be planning to launch the new series if the original show ends next year after its seventh season.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:48 pm on 24 May
No fun working if Kangana's role small: Irrfan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Actor Irrfan Khan has called Kangana Ranaut a legendary actress, adding that there would be less fun to work with her if her role is small. The actor was responding to Kangana's recent remarks that she would like to work with Irrfan "regardless of whatever role is offered" to her. Earlier, Irrfan commented that Kangana had "gone out of reach".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:38 pm on 24 May
'Nachange Saari Raat' song from Junooniyat out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
'Nachange Saari Raat', the first song from the upcoming film 'Junooniyat', featuring the lead pair Yami Gautam and Pulkit Samrat, was released on Monday. The song, sung by Meet Bros along with Neeraj Shridhar and Tulsi Kumar, is originally by the pop band 'Stereo Nation'. The film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:58 pm on 24 May
McKellen, Aamir attend launch of MAMI Film Club
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Veteran British actor Ian McKellen, known for his role as 'Gandalf' in 'The Lord of the Rings' film franchise, and Aamir Khan were present at the launch of MAMI Film Club in Mumbai on Monday. McKellen was representing the British Film Institute as its ambassador. Aamir and McKellen discussed the work and legacy of William Shakespeare at a session.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:53 pm on 24 May
'#BeautyAndTheBeast' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
A day after the first trailer for Disney's Beauty and the Beast was released, '#BeautyAndTheBeast' was trending worldwide on Twitter on Tuesday. A user reacted to the trailer by tweeting, "Emma Watson shines in new Beauty & the Beast trailer #beautyandthebeast #emmawatson #disney". Another tweet read, "got chills, then squealed like a maniac and THEN i cried a little #BeautyAndTheBeast".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 pm on 24 May
Priyanka features on cover of 'Complex' magazine
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has appeared on the cover of the American bi-monthly magazine 'Complex' for its June/July issue. Dressed in a black bodysuit with cut outs, the actress has posed with fake 'Monopoly' money for the cover shot, which she described as 'racy'. In an interview with the magazine, she spoke about her role as the villain in 'Baywatch'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:49 pm on 24 May
New poster of Radhika Apte's 'Phobia' unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
A new poster for the Radhika Apte starrer 'Phobia' was shared by Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh on his Twitter account. The film revolves around Radhika, who plays an agoraphobic, a person who has an irrational fear of open or public places. Directed by Pawan Kripalani of 'Ragini MMS' fame, the film is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:48 pm on 24 May
New trailer of 'Free State of Jones' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
A new trailer for the Matthew McConaughey starrer 'Free State of Jones' was released on Monday. The American action-drama film has been inspired by the life of Newton Knight and his armed rebellion against the Confederacy in Jones County, Mississippi during the American Civil War. Also starring Brendan Gleeson, the film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:48 pm on 24 May
Images from sets of Nolan's 'Dunkirk' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
The synopsis and pictures from the sets of Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Dunkirk' have been released. Nolan recently began production on the film, which stars Tom Hardy and Mark Rylance, among others. The film "opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces," the synopsis read. 'Dunkirk' also stars 'One Direction' member Harry Styles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:00 pm on 24 May
Kat approached to star opposite Salman: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actress Katrina Kaif has been approached to star opposite Salman Khan in filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming romantic action comedy. The film is being produced by Salman’s sister Alvira, who is Katrina's close friend. Notably, the film will witness Salman and Rajkumar Santoshi working together 22 years after their last film 'Andaz Apna Apna'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:50 pm on 24 May
Rani, Adira to guest star in Befikre: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Actress Rani Mukerji and her daughter Adira will reportedly make a cameo appearance in the upcoming film 'Befikre', which is being directed by Rani's husband Aditya Chopra. Further, Pamela Chopra, wife of late filmmaker Yash Raj Chopra and Aditya's mother, will also feature in a cameo. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor, will release on December 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:42 pm on 24 May
Craig to visit India, may meet PM Modi: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Actor Daniel Craig, known for his role as 'James Bond', will reportedly visit India in June and may meet PM Narendra Modi during his visit. Craig will participate in a charity football match on June 11 where Bollywood personalities including Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra will play against a team of politicians including Manoj Tiwari and Babul Supriyo.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:37 pm on 24 May
Never paid attention to racist comments: Akshay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Actor Akshay Kumar has admitted that he has faced racist comments but he chooses not to pay attention to it. While terming racism as 'bad', he added, "You should be strong enough and have the confidence to not let it affect you." Notably, his character in the upcoming film 'Housefull 3' is confronted with a racist English football coach.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:16 pm on 24 May
Angelina Jolie made visiting professor at LSE
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Actress and director Angelina Jolie was on Monday appointed a visiting professor at the London School of Economics (LSE). Jolie will begin teaching a course on the impact of war on women at the university from 2017. “I am looking forward to teaching and to learning from the students," said Jolie about the unpaid role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:12 pm on 24 May
Want to play James Bond not Bond girl: Priyanka
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 May 2016,Tuesday
Responding to a question on playing the next Bond girl, Priyanka Chopra has said that she wants to play James Bond instead. Speaking about the need for diversity in entertainment, she added, "I wanted to be seen as just an actor, not because of my ethnicity or where I come from. I think global entertainment needs to become like that".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:25 pm on 24 May
Cong men 'name' public toilet after Rishi Kapoor
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Several Congress workers in Allahabad's Shivaji Park area on Monday pasted labels displaying Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor's name outside a public toilet. The move came after the 63-year-old recently took to Twitter and questioned the naming of country's assets after the Gandhi family. Kapoor's tweets had also led to protests outside his Mumbai residence last week.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 09:32 pm on 23 May
Teaser of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Disney on Monday released a teaser of its romantic fantasy musical film 'Beauty and the Beast'. The film, a live-action adaptation of the 1991 Disney animated musical film, features Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast. Directed by Bill Condon, the film also stars Luke Evans, Emma Thompson and Ewan McGregor. It will release in March 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:55 pm on 23 May
Ex-model Sofia Hayat turns 'Gaia Mother Sofia'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 May 2016,Monday
As per media reports, ex-model and 'Bigg Boss 7' contestant Sofia Hayat has undergone a spiritual transformation, going by the name Gaia Mother Sofia. Sofia's Instagram bio reads, "I am mother of all. The earth was created when I spoke the word. Om. I have awoken to spread the truth". She was named 'Curvy Icon' by Vogue Italia in 2012.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:29 pm on 23 May
Irrfan Khan hosts special screening of 'Sairat'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Irrfan Khan on Monday hosted a special screening of the Marathi film 'Sairat' for teenagers, including his children. "I.. truly believe that our teenagers should see it... because this is the phase of new Indian cinema which is bound to become... world cinema," said Irrfan. 'Sairat' has become the highest earning Marathi film till date, having minted over ₹65 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:09 pm on 23 May
Want to pen book to expose 'unreal' B'wood: Shah
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has said that he wants to write about the Hindi film industry and expose the "unreal place". The 66-year-old actor said, "There is a lot of stuff I want to say about this industry of ours... These stories have to be told and I will tell them but... I won’t stick my neck out."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:06 pm on 23 May
Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza dies on stage
short by Shipra Sharma / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Nick Menza, former drummer of the US thrash metal band Megadeth, died aged 51, after collapsing on stage during a show in California on Saturday night. As per Menza's management, he had suffered a major heart attack and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Menza played with Megadeth on several of its successful albums including 'Rust in Peace'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:17 pm on 23 May
All-women cast stage nude Shakespeare play in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
To mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, women from a theatre group in New York staged a naked version of the play 'The Tempest' with an all-female cast. “We want the audience to see it through fresh eyes as something rich and strange, the way an audience 400 years ago would have,” said the play's director Alice Mottola.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:14 pm on 23 May
Shraddha rejects reports of rift with Alia
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Rubbishing rumours of a rift with Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly said that she would be happy if Alia Bhatt becomes a part of 'Aashiqui 3'. She clarified that she bears no ill feeling for not being cast in the third instalment of the franchise, the report added. Earlier, reports claimed that Alia has replaced Shraddha in 'Aashiqui 3'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:43 pm on 23 May
Snapchat US allows users to buy 'X-Men' tickets
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Starting on Monday, tickets for the film 'X-Men: Apocalypse' in the US can be purchased on 'Snapchat' add. This makes Twentieth Century Fox the first advertiser on the app to purchase a ticketing ad unit. Snapchat users can swipe up on a '3V' ad, a vertical video which can be viewed by choice to purchase tickets, without leaving the app.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:30 pm on 23 May
#GameofThrones trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 23 May 2016,Monday
The fifth episode of the sixth season of Game of Thrones, 'The Door', was premiered on Monday, following which '#GameofThrones' was a global Twitter trend. One user tweeted, "Best episode of the season so far. #GameofThrones" while another said, "There's really no one left to kill on #GameofThrones. Next season they start killing viewers at home through the TV!".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 pm on 23 May
No heroine, villain in Salman's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
As per a Catch News report, Salman Khan's next with filmmaker Kabir Khan does not have a heroine or villain. "Like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the situation plays the villain in this film," said the report. The story revolves around three principal characters, Salman Khan, his brother and a child from China, the report added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:21 pm on 23 May
Priyanka walks red carpet at Billboard Awards
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Actress Priyanka Chopra was among the celebrities to walk the red carpet of the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. She wore a backless blue Atelier Versace gown. Rihanna was spotted in a brown blazer Thierry Mugler dress while Kesha wore a purple suit as "an homage to Bob Dylan and Prince". Meanwhile, singer Z LaLa wore a laser-cut futuristic gown.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:24 pm on 23 May
Nawazuddin to play golfer in Sohail Khan's next
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to portray the lead role of a golfer in filmmaker Sohail Khan's upcoming romance film. The film also stars Amy Jackson and has tentatively been titled 'Ali', as per earlier reports. "We have already started shooting for it", Siddiqui said, while also expressing his wish to do a slap-stick comedy.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:14 pm on 23 May
Film industry is male dominated: Kajol
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
Actress Kajol has spoken about wage inequality in the film industry and said that whether it is Hollywood or Bollywood, "it is male dominated". She added, "There is no getting away from that fact... (it) will be there because currently our world is like that." Meanwhile, she added that her next project is a film produced by 'Ajay Devgn FFilms'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:42 pm on 23 May
Adele named top artist at Billboard Music Awards
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
British singer Adele won five awards at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) on Sunday including​ the 'Top Artist Award' and the 'Top Selling Song Award' for her single 'Hello'. Canadian singer The Weeknd won eight awards while Justin Bieber won the 'Top Male Artist Award'. Meanwhile, Celine Dion was presented Billboard's lifetime achievement honour, the 'Icon Award', by her son.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:01 pm on 23 May
X-Men: Apocalypse mints ₹16.21 cr in 1st weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
'X-Men: Apocalypse', which released on Friday, collected ₹16.21 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹4.51 crore on Friday, ₹5.65 crore on Saturday and ₹6.05 crore on Sunday. Directed by Bryan Singer, the Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender starrer is the latest film in the 'X-Men' franchise, based on Marvel superhero characters.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:43 pm on 23 May
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 5
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
The fifth episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, "gave an answer to a big question" and was "one of the best" episodes, wrote India Today. Hindustan Times wrote that the episode "reminded us what great plot twists are". Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal called the episode "one of (the show's) most heartbreaking... and mind-blowing episodes".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:28 pm on 23 May
'Sarbjit' earns ₹13.96 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
'Sarbjit', which released on Friday, collected ₹13.96 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹3.69 crore on Friday, ₹4.56 crore on Saturday and ₹5.71 crore on Sunday. Directed by Omung Kumar, the Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer is a biopic about Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner who died in Pakistan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:21 pm on 23 May
Adele releases video for 'Send My Love' at BBMA
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
British singer and songwriter Adele on Monday released the video to her new single 'Send My Love (To Your New Lover)' at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA), Los Angeles. The song, which was released on May 16, is part of her third studio album '25'. The video features Adele dancing in what Billboard calls a "kaleidoscopic form".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:20 pm on 23 May
'I, Daniel Blake' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 May 2016,Monday
The film 'I, Daniel Blake' by British director Ken Loach won the 'Palme d'Or' at the Cannes International Film Festival 2016 on Sunday. This was the second Palme d'Or award for Loach after his 2006 film 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley'. Meanwhile, Cristian Mungiu for 'Graduation' and Olivier Assayas for 'Personal Shopper' tied for the best director award.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:46 pm on 23 May
Game of Thrones season 6 episode 5 leaked online
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
As per a report by Torrent Freak, the fifth episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6 leaked online on Sunday, a day before its broadcast on HBO. As claimed by several viewers, HBO Nordic accidentally made the episode available on its site. Although the episode was eventually pulled down by HBO, many links to pirated copies appeared soon after.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:15 pm on 22 May
Leo slammed for taking private jet to pick award
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio is facing flak for taking a private jet from France to New York to collect an environment award, and then flying back to France in another private jet. Notably, the actor has been actively involved in promoting environmental awareness. DiCaprio's representative, however, said that he hitched “a ride with flights that were already planned".
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:58 pm on 22 May
Amitabh Bachchan writes to Randeep for 'Sarbjit'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Amitabh Bachchan recently sent a hand-written note to Randeep Hooda, praising his work in 'Sarbjit'. "I had always admired your talent, but after watching you in 'Sarbjit' last night I could not resist writing to you and expressing my immense admiration for your work in the film," wrote Bachchan. Hooda took to Twitter to share a picture of the note.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 22 May
Sandler brings doppelgänger to film premiere
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Adam Sandler brought his 23-year-old doppelgänger Max Kessler for the premiere of his upcoming film 'The Do-Over'. Sandler noticed Max after the 23-year-old posted a picture of himself alongside Sandler on Reddit. It was captioned, "The name of Adam Sandler's character in... 'The Do-Over' is Max Kessler. My name is Max Kessler... and I look just like him."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:26 pm on 22 May
Amitabh Bachchan gets 21 mn followers on Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has become the first person in India to have 21 million followers on the micro-blogging site Twitter. He remains the most followed Indian on Twitter ahead of PM Narendra Modi (20.1 million), Shah Rukh Khan (19.6 million) and Salman Khan (17.8 million). Bachchan, who joined Twitter in May 2010 has tweeted over 49,000 times since then.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:51 pm on 22 May
Never married in the past: Iulia Vantur
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Salman Khan's rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur has denied rumours of her being married in the past and has also added that she is in no hurry to get married. In an Instagram post, Iulia wrote that she now felt the need to clear her stance on the rumours. Earlier, reports said that the two would be marrying in December.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:36 pm on 22 May
Zarine showstopper at India Beach Fashion Week
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Zarine Khan walked the ramp on Saturday at the India Beach Fashion Week for fashion designer Sanjukta Dutta in a mekhela chador, a traditional Assamese two-piece saree-like outfit. The pink and black ensemble with gold patterns was accessorised​ with a golden hair piece. "I have always been a tomboy... but I love when I wear a saree," said Zarine.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:34 pm on 22 May
Ewan McGregor to star in Fargo season 3: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Ewan McGregor will reportedly star in the third season of 'Fargo', an American black comedy-crime drama television series. Ewan is said to be playing a double role as the two central characters Emmit and Ray Stussy. Series creator Noah Hawley has said that the new season will air in 2017, two years after the last season's premiere.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:17 pm on 22 May
'Captain America: Civil War' top grosser of 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Marvel's latest superhero film 'Captain America: Civil War' has become the highest grosser of 2016 worldwide by crossing the $1 billion mark at the box office. It is the 25th movie in Hollywood to achieve such a feat joining other such Marvel films including 'The Avengers' and 'Iron Man 3'. In India, the film collected ₹56.63 crore as of Saturday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:56 pm on 22 May
Will work with Irrfan in any role I get: Ranaut
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Kangana Ranaut on Sunday said that she would like to work with Irrfan Khan "regardless of whatever role is offered" to her. Responding to Irrfan's earlier comments that she had gone "so out of reach" that he would work with her only if he wishes to be a heroine, Kangana said, “He always teases me."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:17 pm on 22 May
Rajinikanth starrer Kabali to be dubbed in Malay
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil gangster drama 'Kabali' will be dubbed and released in Malay, a language spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. 'Kabali' is reportedly the first Indian film to be dubbed in Malay. The film’s Malaysian distributor will release 'Kabali' in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Notably, Malaysian actor Rosyam Nor has played a villain in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:49 pm on 22 May
Movie on Fruit Ninja being planned: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
A live-action film on 'Fruit Ninja', the second-highest-selling iOS game with over one billion downloads, is reportedly being planned by the production company 'Vinson Films' in collaboration with the video game company 'Halfbrick Studios'. JP Lavin and Chad Damiani, the screenwriters of 'How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack', will be writing the script for the film, as per reports.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:25 pm on 22 May
Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett in 'Thor: Ragnarok'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
Marvel Studios has confirmed that Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson and Karl Urban will be the new addition to the cast of the upcoming film 'Thor: Ragnarok'. While Ruffalo will reprise his character 'The Hulk' from 'The Avengers' series, Cate will portray the film's new villain 'Hela'. The film is scheduled to release on November 3, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:48 pm on 22 May
Official trailer of 'Junooniyat' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
The trailer of the Yami Gautam and Pulkit Samrat starrer 'Junooniyat' was released on Saturday. The film is a love story between an army captain and a Punjabi girl. 'Junooniyat' will be the second time that Pulkit and Yami will star together after 'Sanam Re'. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:08 pm on 22 May
New trailer of Kevin Spacey's 'Nine Lives' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
A new trailer for the English-language French comedy film 'Nine Lives' has been released. The film stars Kevin Spacey as a businessman who gets trapped in the body of a cat. Also starring Jennifer Garner, Christopher Walken and Robbie Amell among others, the film is scheduled to release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:22 pm on 22 May
Poster of Ajay Devgn's 'Shivaay' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 May 2016,Sunday
The poster for the Ajay Devgn starrer action film 'Shivaay' was revealed on Sunday. Directed and produced by Devgn, 'Shivaay' comes with the tagline, 'This Diwali there will be destruction'. The film has been shot in locations including Bulgaria, Hyderabad and Uttarakhand. The film also stars Sayesha Saigal in a lead role and is scheduled to release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:14 pm on 22 May
Actor who voiced 'uncle Scrooge' character dies
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Alan Young, who gave voice to popular cartoon character 'uncle Scrooge', passed away on Friday at the age of 96. Young gained popularity with television comedy series 'Mister Ed', wherein he played the role of Wilbur Post. He also won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1951 for his television program 'The Alan Young Show'.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:28 pm on 21 May
Ranaut praises Priyanka, Vidya for their concern
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has praised Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor for their love and concern even as her legal battle against Hrithik Roshan continues. "All my girls are just amazing. We are so thick... I am honoured to be in this place, where people are much more human than I could think," said Kangana.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:27 pm on 21 May
Amy Jackson walks the red carpet at Cannes 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Amy Jackson on Friday attended the screening of 'Neon Demon' at the Cannes International Film Festival. She wore a golden shimmery short strapless dress by the designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. The dress was paired with stilettos from Gianvito Rossi. Notably, the 24-year-old actress is making her debut appearance at Cannes this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:10 pm on 21 May
360° VR video of 'The Conjuring 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
An immersive 360° virtual reality video was released on Friday for the upcoming horror film 'The Conjuring 2'. The video enables viewers to navigate through the haunted house and experience the Enfield Haunting, the incident on which the film is based. Actors Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga will reprise their roles in the film, which will release on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:49 pm on 21 May
Anil Kapoor bags remake rights for Prison Break
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actor and producer Anil Kapoor has acquired the remake rights for the American TV series 'Prison Break'. "We will adapt it to suit Indian sensibilities. It’s one of my most favourite shows. I am truly excited," said Kapoor. Stating that casting for the show will begin soon, he added, "It will be made on the same scale as '24'."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 21 May
Teaser of Vidya Balan's 'Ekk Albela' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
The teaser for the upcoming Marathi film 'Ekk Albela' has been released. The biopic on Bhagwan Dada portrayed by Mangesh Desai marks the debut of Vidya Balan in the Marathi film industry. Balan appears as the actress Geeta Bali in the film, which commemorates Bhagwan Dada as 'the first dancing superstar of Indian Cinema'. It will release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:57 pm on 21 May
Deepika to guest star in Raabta: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Deepika Padukone is set to feature in a guest appearance in the upcoming film 'Raabta', as per reports. Her special appearance will reportedly be as part of a song composed by Pritam. Directed by Dinesh Vijan, the film stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on February 12, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:22 pm on 21 May
'Haq Hai' first song from 'TE3N' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
'Haq Hai', the first song from the Amitabh Bachchan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'TE3N' was released on Friday. The song has been composed and sung by Clinton Cerejo. It has been picturised on the lead actors Bachchan, Siddiqui and Vidya Balan. The film, which is an emotional thriller, is scheduled to release on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 21 May
Ankita comments on her breakup with Sushant
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Ankita Lokhande, who attended the premiere of the biopic 'Sarbjit', has responded to media queries on her breakup with Sushant Singh Rajput. "Do I look depressed? Not at all, in fact I am happy," said Ankita. She added, "We (Sushant and I) will definitely speak about it (relationship status) at the right time."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:05 pm on 21 May
Deepika's org starts programme on mental health
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Deepika Padukone’s 'The Live Love Laugh Foundation' (TLLLF) has launched 'More Than Just Sad', an awareness programme on mental health for general physicians. “We believe the programme... will assist them (physicians)... to provide the right diagnosis and guidance to patients who could be struggling... with mental health issues including depression, stress and anxiety,” said Deepika.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:17 pm on 21 May
India won Miss Universe for 1st time on this day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
India, with its representative Sushmita Sen, won the title of 'Miss Universe' for the first time on May 21, 1994. Sen was 19 when she won the pageant, which was the 43rd Miss Universe event. "I thank God to have given me the honour to bring it home," tweeted Sen on Saturday to mark 22 years of the historic win.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 21 May
First look of Theron from 'Fast & Furious 8' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
The first look of actress Charlize Theron from the upcoming film 'Fast & Furious 8' has been revealed. The 40-year-old actress will be starring as the villain 'Cipher' in the eight installment of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise. "She has truly brought her A game to this saga and we are all grateful for it," said lead actor Vin Diesel.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:28 pm on 21 May
Teaser of Mohanlal starrer Pulimurugan released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
The teaser for the Mohanlal starrer Malayalam film 'Pulimurugan' was released on Friday. The 56-year-old actor plays the titular role in the action adventure film. "Hold your breath and watch your step. Murugan is out for a short hunt," tweeted Mohanlal while sharing the teaser. Directed by Vysakh, the film also stars Kamalini Mukherjee. It will release on July 7.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:43 pm on 21 May
New trailer for 'Star Trek Beyond' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
A new trailer for the upcoming science fiction film 'Star Trek Beyond' was released on Friday. Actors Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto will reprise their roles as Captain James T Kirk and Commander Spock in the film, which is a sequel to the 2013 film 'Star Trek Into Darkness'. Directed by Justin Lin, the film will release on July 22.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:30 pm on 21 May
Nawazuddin to play 'Manto' in Nandita Das' next
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be portraying Pakistan's short story writer Saadat Hassan Manto in filmmaker Nandita Das's upcoming biopic titled 'Manto'. "I was drawn to the interesting challenge of doing a period drama," said Siddiqui. Meanwhile, Das said that her project is not a "cradle-to-grave biopic" but will cover a period of seven years between 1946 and 1952.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:11 pm on 21 May
'Sarbjit' mints ₹3.69 crore on opening day
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 21 May 2016,Saturday
Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Sarbjit', which released on Friday, has minted ₹3.69 crore on its opening day. Making the announcement on Twitter, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh said, "#Sarbjit Fri ₹ 3.69 cr. India biz... Had better occupancy in evening/night shows." The Omung Kumar directorial, also starring Richa Chadha, is based on a real life story.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 12:05 pm on 21 May
'Brahmotsavam' most booked movie on BookMyShow
short by Dishant Sharma / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu-drama 'Brahmotsavam' was the most booked movie on online ticketing portal BookMyShow for the week ending May 19. 'Azhar', the Emraan Hashmi-starrer biopic of former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin, occupied the second slot in the list, followed by Marvel's superhero film 'Captain America: Civil War'.
short by Dishant Sharma / 10:54 pm on 20 May
Will get married when I want to: Salman
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Responding to the speculations around his marriage, Salman Khan has said that he will get married when he wants to. "I don’t need to tell you when I am getting married. When I am getting married, I will tweet it through my Twitter and Facebook. So that is something I will keep it to me and my fans", he added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:26 pm on 20 May
Nathalie Emmanuel to star in 'Fast & Furious 8'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actor Vin Diesel on Thursday confirmed that actress Nathalie Emmanuel will be part of the 'Fast & Furious 8' cast. The 27-year-old actor was first seen in 'Furious 7' as a British computer hacker, the role she will​ be reprising for the eight installment of the franchise. The film is scheduled to release on April 14, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:05 pm on 20 May
Netflix unveils poster of 'Gilmore Girls' reboot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Web streaming site 'Netflix' on Friday unveiled the poster and official title for the 'Gilmore Girls' reboot 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'. The new season will consist of four 90-minute episodes, each covering a different season, namely winter, spring, summer and fall. It will see Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reprise their roles as 'Lorelai' and 'Rory' respectively.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:50 pm on 20 May
Kukunoor's 'Dhanak' to be adapted into a novel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor's latest directorial venture 'Dhanak' is set to be adapted into a novel by children’s author Anushka Ravishankar. The story revolves around 10-year-old girl Pari who travels across Rajasthan with her blind brother. While the novel will be available for sale starting June 10, the film will release a week later on June 17.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:27 pm on 20 May
Universal to launch Walking Dead theme park ride
short by Suchismita Majumder / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Universal Studios has announced that they will introduce a new ride at their theme park in Hollywood, where scenes​ from the popular television series 'Walking Dead' will be recreated. It released a behind-the-scenes video to show how the characters were being prepared for the ride. The show's director Greg Nicotero confirmed July 4 as the opening date for the ride.
short by Suchismita Majumder / 05:44 pm on 20 May
Movie Review: 'X-Men: Apocalypse'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
The Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence starrer 'X-Men: Apocalypse', which released on Friday, "is overstuffed with characters, plot and... (has) inconsistent effects work", wrote Hindustan Times. The film has a "climax... devoid of suspense", wrote Times of India, while Mid-Day wrote that the film is "bigger... more populated". It was rated 2.5/5 (Hindustan Times) and 3/5 (TOI, Mid-Day).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:55 pm on 20 May
Abhishek walks away from 'Sarbjit' red carpet
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actor Abhishek Bachchan on Thursday walked away from a photo-op with his wife and 'Sarbjit' lead actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the premiere of the biopic 'Sarbjit'. In the video, Abhishek is initially seen ignoring requests to pose for pictures together with Aishwarya. Later, when he poses with her, he leaves midway asking the media to click just Aishwarya's pictures.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:51 pm on 20 May
New trailer of 'Popstar: Never Stop...' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
A new trailer for the upcoming American comedy 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' has been released. Written, produced by and starring Andy Samberg, the film revolves around a singer and rapper 'Conner4Real' and his decline in popularity after his album fails. Featuring cameos from Adam Levine, Snoop Dogg, Pink and Usher among others, the film will release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:46 pm on 20 May
Dwayne Johnson to star in 'The Janson Directive'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has confirmed that he will star in 'The Janson Directive', an onscreen adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novel by the same name. "The Janson Directive is classic Robert Ludlum. Sharp, edgy and layered storyline. The character is complex, conflicted... and lethal," said Dwayne. Notably, Universal Pictures is planning a series of movies based on Ludlum's works.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:25 pm on 20 May
Jacqueline denies rumours of dating Arjun Kapoor
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has denied rumours of dating Arjun Kapoor amid speculations of her best friend Sonam Kapoor bringing the two together. "No one set anyone up. If you are single, like me, you get linked up with everyone. If you laugh with someone in public, it's taken to mean that you're dating that person," said Jacqueline.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:58 pm on 20 May
New trailer of 'The Purge: Election Year' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
A new trailer for the upcoming thriller 'The Purge: Election Year' was released on Thursday. Starring Frank Grillo, the film is the third installment in 'The Purge' series, which takes place in the future in America, where every year there is a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, becomes legal. The film is scheduled to release on July 1.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:32 pm on 20 May
First look of Anil's character in Family Guy out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actor Anil Kapoor on Friday shared the first look of his character from the adult animation American sitcom 'Family Guy' on Twitter. The 59-year-old actor will be making a special appearance as a guest star in the season finale of the show. Earlier, actors including Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and Liam Neeson have featured as guest stars on the show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:19 pm on 20 May
Sonam attends her first amfAR gala at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor on Thursday made her debut appearance at the fundraising event 'Cinema Against AIDS' (amfAR) gala at the Cannes International Film Festival. The 30-year-old actress was dressed in a pale blue Ralph & Russo gown with a cape like train and earrings by Kalyan Jewellers. Meanwhile, Mallika Sherawat also attended the gala in a purple Georges Hobeika dress.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:46 pm on 20 May
Arbaaz refuses to comment on Salman's marriage
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan on Thursday refused to confirm or deny if his brother Salman Khan will be getting married soon. Arbaaz, who was attending an event said, "[T]his (event) is not for that. You think I’m going to answer that?" Earlier, reports had claimed that Salman is planning to marry to his rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur on December 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:01 pm on 20 May
Randeep Hooda starrer 'Sarbjit' hits the screens
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
The Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer film 'Sarbjit', which released on Friday, "is a screechy, mawkish melodrama", wrote India Today. Mid-Day wrote the film has "a memorable performance by Randeep", while NDTV called the film "a well-meaning outing that fails to do justice to its subject". It has been rated 1.5/5 (India Today), 3/5 (Mid-Day) and 2/5 (NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:55 pm on 20 May
'Force 2' to release in November
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 May 2016,Friday
The Sonakshi Sinha and John Abraham starrer 'Force 2' will release on November 18 this year, as per a tweet by Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. John will be reprising his character as a police officer in the film, which is a sequel to the 2011 film 'Force'. Directed by Abhinay Deo, the film also stars Tahir Bhasin.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:45 pm on 20 May
Did what I had to: Anushka on her lip job
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Speaking about her lip job, Anushka Sharma has said that she did what "she had to" as it was required for her role in the 2015 film 'Bombay Velvet'. "I’m not going to lie and say I didn’t. I had to take ownership. I wanted fans to know that I’m human and not perfect", she said in a recent interview.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:30 pm on 19 May
Zareen rejects weight loss pill endorsement deal
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Bollywood actress Zareen Khan has claimed that she has turned down an offer given to her by a weight loss pill company to endorse their product. She was reportedly offered ₹1 crore for the same. "I cannot endorse something I don’t believe in... there are no shortcuts to weight loss," the 29-year-old said in a statement.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 06:37 pm on 19 May
Aishwarya speaks about sporting purple lipstick
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Speaking out on sporting a purple lipstick at the Cannes red carpet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said that she "had fun with it". "It's interesting and evoked all kinds of responses, and art does that", she added. She further said, "It’s the time for the creative artists to have their Picasso moments. Sometimes people get it and sometimes they don’t".
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:04 pm on 19 May
Anushka, Virat spotted together at a restaurant
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were reportedly seen together at a Japanese restaurant in Bengaluru recently. A picture of the duo posing together with the restaurant team emerged on various social media platforms on Thursday. The duo reportedly went for a dinner to celebrate Kohli's IPL team's victory. In January, reports claiming the split of the rumoured couple had emerged.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 04:44 pm on 19 May
Teaser of Tamil film 'Dhilluku Dhuddu' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
A teaser of the upcoming Tamil comedy horror film 'Dhilluku Dhuddu' has been released. The film, featuring Santhanam and debutant Shanaya in lead roles, has been directed by Rambala. It also features Bollywood actor Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles. The release date of the film has not been revealed as yet.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:22 pm on 19 May
Kajol meets PM for Help A Child Reach 5 campaign
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Bollywood actress Kajol met PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss the need for handwashing facilities at schools in India as the brand ambassador of ‘Help A Child Reach 5’ campaign. "Our campaign coincides well with his own campaign (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan)... We are on the same page as our goals are same. We want a hygienic environment," Kajol said.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:55 pm on 19 May
Craig turns down over £68 mn offer for Bond film
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
As per reports, actor Daniel Craig has turned down £68 million (₹670 crore approx) offer to play the role of James Bond in the next two films of the franchise. The amount proposed to Craig, who has appeared in four Bond films so far, reportedly included endorsements, profit shares, and a role for him working as a co-producer.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:19 pm on 19 May
'Warcraft' to release in India on June 10
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
The epic fantasy film 'Warcraft', based on 'Warcraft' video game series and novels, will hit the theatres across India on June 10, 2016. While the film's initial release in France is scheduled on May 25, it will release in the United Kingdom on June 3 this year. The film portrays the initial encounters between the humans and the orcs.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:10 pm on 19 May
'Now You See Me 2' releasing in India on June 17
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Multistarrer Hollywood film 'Now You See Me 2', a sequel to 2013 film 'Now You See Me', is set to release in India on June 17 this year. The film, featuring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Dave Franco, and Daniel Radcliffe among others, is scheduled to release in the UK and the USA on June 4 and June 10, respectively.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 01:54 pm on 19 May
New trailer of 'Ghostbusters' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
A new trailer of the upcoming supernatural comedy film 'Ghostbusters' was released on Wednesday. The film, a reboot of the 'Ghostbusters' franchise, features Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones as the title characters. The film has been directed by Paul Feig and is scheduled to release in 3D on July 15.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:01 pm on 19 May
SRK hosts dinner for Apple CEO Tim Cook
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday hosted dinner for Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is on his first official visit to India. The dinner, held at SRK's Mumbai residence Mannat, was attended by Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit and AR Rahman, among others. Reportedly, Cook had earlier expressed his wish to meet SRK.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:21 pm on 19 May
Netflix, Univision to air drama series El Chapo
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 19 May 2016,Thursday
Web streaming site Netflix and television broadcasting company Univision announced on Tuesday a drama series 'El Chapo', based on the recently recaptured Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. The series will first premiere on 'UniMás', an American Spanish-language subsidiary of Univision and then be made available on Netflix. It is scheduled to air in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:45 am on 19 May
Britney Spears launches her own mobile game
short by Pragya Swastik / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
American singer and actress Britney Spears on Wednesday launched her own mobile game 'American Dream' on both the Android and iOS platforms. Developed by US-based Glu Mobiles, the game lets users live a superstar life by recording singles, customising their looks, releasing albums and performing at venues worldwide. Notably, Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry also have their own mobile games.
short by Pragya Swastik / 08:03 pm on 18 May
No change in Mohenjo Daro release date: Ashutosh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Director Ashutosh Gowariker has confirmed that there is no change in the release date of the Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Mohenjo Daro'. The film will be released as per its earlier schedule​ on August 12, he added. Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about Ashutosh's statement. Notably, the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Rustom' is also scheduled to release on the same day.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:37 pm on 18 May
Hefner sued in sexual assault case against Cosby
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Model Chloe Goins has named Hugh Hefner and Bill Cosby in a fresh lawsuit where she has alleged that the Playboy founder "conspired" with Cosby to drug and sexually assault her. The incident reportedly took place when she was a teenage dancer at Hefner's Playboy mansion in 2008. Notably, Goins had in February voluntarily withdrawn a lawsuit against Cosby.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:26 pm on 18 May
Vikas Bahl's next on mathematician Anand Kumar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Vikas Bahl has said that his next venture will be a biopic on mathematician Anand Kumar, who is credited with starting an educational initiative to prepare thirty meritorious but financially-challenged students for the IIT examination. "We will shoot the film extensively in Bihar, so that we can capture the right essence of the story," said Bahl.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:21 pm on 18 May
'Star Wars: Rogue One' character names revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
The names of the characters of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' have been revealed with actress Felicity Jones set to play the role of Jyn Erso, a gifted soldier and warrior. Diego Luna will reportedly star as Captain Cassian Andor, while actor Alan Tudyk will be seen as K-250, a Rebel-owned droid. Furthermore, Spencer Wilding will play Darth Vader.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:11 pm on 18 May
Nargis and I still close friends: Uday Chopra
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor-producer Uday Chopra has said that actress Nargis Fakhri is still his "close friend". "The press has done a wonderful job of creating stories out of thin air and I applaud their creativity. However these are all untrue", he added. Earlier, media reports had claimed that the actor had broken up with Nargis, prompting her to leave for the US.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:46 pm on 18 May
Elton John to star in 'Kingsman' sequel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Musician Elton John has confirmed that he will be star in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', the sequel to the 2014 film 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'. The sequel will star Taron Egerton, while Channing Tatum is a new addition to the cast. Julianne Moore and Halle Berry will also reportedly join the sequel, which will release on June 16, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:05 pm on 18 May
Trailer of 'Buddymoon' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the upcoming American comedy film 'Buddymoon' has been released. The film stars David Giuntoli and Flula Borg as best friends who go on David's honeymoon after he is left by his fiancé, days before the wedding. Directed by Alex Simmons, the film is scheduled to release on July 1 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 18 May
Pyaar Ka Punchnama creators to launch web series
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Director and scriptwriter Luv Ranjan known for the 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' films, is set to release 'Life Sahi Hai', a new web series. The series will feature Tarun Jain, Suhail Nayyar, Abhishek Saha and Siddhant Chaturvedi in a plot which revolves around the aspirations of youth in today's world. "Our stories and characters resonate with today's youth," said Ranjan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:35 pm on 18 May
Malaika, Arbaaz get back together: Reports
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan will be moving in together, after their families advised them to reconcile. The couple had ended their 18-year-old marriage in March. Earlier, rumours of Malaika dating a London businessman had emerged but she denied it. A report of Malaika wanting to drop 'Khan' from her surname had also emerged.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:54 pm on 18 May
X-Force film may have female Wolverine: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
'X-Men: Apocalypse' director Bryan Singer has confirmed that a 'X-Force' film script is being developed while reportedly hinting at the possibility of the film featuring 'X-23', a female clone of 'Wolverine'. 'X-23' had first appeared in season 3 of the animated series 'X-Men: Evolution' (2003). Notably, 'X-Men: Apocalypse', the ninth film in the 'X-Men' series, will release on May 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:04 pm on 18 May
Akshay replaces Arshad in Jolly LLB 2: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
According to reports, actor Akshay Kumar has replaced Arshad Warsi in the sequel to the 2013 National Award winning film 'Jolly LLB'. The film's director Subhash Kapoor has neither denied nor confirmed this development. Actor Boman Irani, who played the antagonist in the first film, will also reportedly be replaced by Paresh Rawal.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:58 pm on 18 May
Why are public spaces named after Gandhis: Rishi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor Rishi Kapoor has questioned public spaces in India being named after the Gandhis. "Do they consider it their father's property?" tweeted Kapoor. "Why Indira G airport International? Why not Mahatma Gandhi or Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar or on my name Rishi Kapoor," he added. He further said that 'Film City' should then be named after Dilip Kumar or Amitabh Bachchan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:17 pm on 18 May
'Trainspotting' sequel to star the original cast
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
'T2', a sequel to the 1996 British black comedy 'Trainspotting' by filmmaker Danny Boyle will star the original cast with Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner and Robert Carlyle reprising their roles. The makers have shared online a clip of footage from the original film to mark the start of production. The film will release on January 27, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:02 pm on 18 May
'Raman Raghav 2.0' premieres at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 18 May 2016,Wednesday
The Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was screened at the 69th Cannes Film Festival as part of the 'Directors’ Fortnight' segment on Monday. The film reportedly received a standing ovation from the audience. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film also stars Vicky Kaushal and is based on the serial killer Raman Raghav in Mumbai in the 1960s.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:54 pm on 18 May
Motion poster, title of 'Transformers 5' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
The fifth film in the 'Transformers' film series has been titled 'Transformers: The Last Knight', Paramount Pictures announced on Monday, while also unveiling a motion poster for the film. The film will feature Mark Wahlberg reprising his role as Cade Yeager, while Isabela Moner will play the female lead. It is scheduled to release on June 23, 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:51 pm on 17 May
SC asks Bombay HC to expedite Jiah suicide case
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Bombay High Court to expedite the decision on actress Jiah Khan’s suicide case. Following the apex court's direction, the Bombay High Court has decided to hear the matter on June 7. Jiah's mother had earlier told the SC that the trial court was hearing the matter in an improper manner.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:38 pm on 17 May
Kangana to play robber in 'Simran': Reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, actress Kangana Ranaut will be playing the role of a Gujarati robber in a film tentatively titled 'Simran'. The film, to be directed by Hansal Mehta, will start filming in June. "It's about a Gujarati girl who dreams of making it big, she sets out to fulfil her mother's dream but ends up losing everything", Kangana said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:27 pm on 17 May
Sonu Nigam sings on streets disguised as beggar
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
YouTube channel Being Indian on Monday released a video featuring Sonu Nigam singing on the streets of Mumbai disguised as a beggar. He sang some of his hit songs at a Juhu locality. The move was part of a social experiment conducted by Being Indian to see how "Indians react to beauty when it is just around the corner".
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:13 pm on 17 May
'Prison Break' trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
After the trailer release for the TV series Prison Break's return after a 7-year gap, 'Prison Break' was a global Twitter trend on Tuesday. Fans reacted to this with tweets like, "Knowing I'll be watching Prison Break again puts a smile on my face", and "prison break coming back to tv is proof that anything is possible. believe in urself".
short by Dishant Sharma / 04:53 pm on 17 May
Nurses protest against 'The Kapil Sharma Show'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
Nurses of the Amritsar civil hospital on Monday staged a protest against ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ for allegedly portraying their profession in a derogatory manner. “The show has objectified nurses", senior vice-president of the Staff Nurse Welfare Association said. The nurses also objected to the uniform worn by actress Rochelle Rao on the show, and demanded its cancellation.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:17 pm on 17 May
Coldplay's new single 'Up&Up' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
British rock band Coldplay on Monday released the video of their new single 'Up&Up' on YouTube. It is the third single of their seventh studio album 'A Head Full of Dreams', after 'Hymn for the Weekend' and 'Birds'. The video has been co-directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia, and features the band members walking amid clouds.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:53 pm on 17 May
Sonakshi Sinha gets 'The Angries' award
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
The team of the upcoming film 'The Angry Birds Movie' has presented a special award titled 'The Angries' to actress Sonakshi Sinha "for taking on cyber bullies". The makers of the film have started 'The Angries' campaign wherein celebrities who get angry for a good cause will be awarded. 'The Angry Birds Movie' will release in India on May 27.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:47 pm on 17 May
Trailer of 'Prison Break' season 5 released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer of the fifth season of American television drama series 'Prison Break' has been released. As revealed in the trailer, the series will feature Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell reprising their roles as Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows respectively. Notably, the fourth season of the series was aired in 2009. The new season will premiere in Spring 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:09 pm on 17 May
Twitter mocks new episode of 'Sasural Simar Ka'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
Reacting to a recent episode of television serial 'Sasural Simar Ka', wherein protagonist Simar was turned into a fly, a Twitter user wrote, "So Simar is a bee now. Can we just use Begon spray on her". "Housefly buzzing in the room since morning... Must be Simar", another tweet read. A user tweeted, "Do they do impromptu acting on set?"
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:12 pm on 17 May
Margot to star in Suicide Squad spin-off: Report
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
As per a report, actress Margot Robbie is set to star in and produce a Suicide Squad spin-off movie. Harley Quinn, the character played by Robbie in the film, will lead a cast of DC Comics' female heroes and villains in the spin-off. Furthermore, other female characters, including Batgirl and Birds of Prey will also appear in the all-female film.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:25 pm on 17 May
Veerappan planned to kidnap Rajinikanth: RGV
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 May 2016,Tuesday
As per a Bombay Times report, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, whose next film is based on Veerappan, has claimed that the dacoit had planned to kidnap actor Rajinikanth. "Veerappan used to think he is more famous than Rajnikanth and at one point he demanded a film to be made on him as a part of his Ransom", Varma tweeted.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:15 pm on 17 May
PRDP named worst film at 2016 Ghanta Awards
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 May 2016,Monday
The Salman Khan starrer film 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' (PRDP) was named worst film at the sixth Ghanta Awards held in Mumbai on Sunday. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan received the Ghanta Award for worst actor for his role in 'Dilwale'. Sonam Kapoor bagged the worst actress award for PRDP, while Vikas Bahl was named worst director for his film 'Shaandaar'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:51 pm on 16 May
Girliyapa releases new video on marital rape
short by Jatan Desai / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Girliyapa has released a new video titled 'How I raped your mother' that presents a view on the situation of marital rapes in India. The satire, placed in a familial background, mocks the way marital rapes are looked at in the country. The video, released on May 15, has garnered more than 28,000 views on YouTube so far.
short by Jatan Desai / 09:13 pm on 16 May
Freida, Binoche to star in 'Together Now'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Actresses including Freida Pinto, Juliette Binoche and Robin Wright will be part of a film 'Together Now', to be produced by the non-profit production company 'We Do It Together'. The film will be a collection of seven short films, each directed by a woman and starring a prominent actress. The organisation focuses on financing and producing female-driven films and documentaries.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:13 pm on 16 May
'Star Wars: Episode VIII' darker, bigger: Boyega
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
John Boyega, who played the character of stormtrooper 'Finn' in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', has said that 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' will be "darker" and "bigger" as director Rian Johnson has a "different take" on it. Speaking about 'Finn' and Daisy Ridley's character​ 'Rey', Boyega added, "The romance... is something that’s going to be interesting in the next instalment."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:45 pm on 16 May
UP govt promotes state's film policy at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
The Uttar Pradesh government is promoting its policy on films at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival. “We have received interest from filmmakers based in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, UK and China to shoot their films in UP,” UP Film Development Council Vice-chairman Gaurav Dwivedi said. He added that foreign filmmakers show interest in shooting in Agra and Varanasi.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:40 pm on 16 May
Sonal receives 8,000 roses from secret admirer
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Actress Sonal Chauhan, known for her role in the 2008 film 'Jannat', recently took to Instagram to reveal that she has received around 8,000 roses from a secret admirer. The actress also shared pictures of herself surrounded by the roses and wrote, "I still don't know who you are!!! This is the only way I could thank you".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:26 pm on 16 May
Ranveer to play a rapper in 'Gully Boy': Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Actor Ranveer Singh will reportedly play the role of a rapper in a film tentatively titled 'Gully Boy', which is being scripted​ by director Zoya Akhtar and writer-director Reema Kagti. The film is said to be about an underdog from the slums of Mumbai who becomes a rapper and addresses issues including Dalit oppression, economic inequality and homosexuality.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 16 May
Susan Sarandon slams Woody Allen over sex abuse
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 May 2016,Monday
American actress Susan Sarandon on Sunday slammed Woody Allen for allegedly sexually assaulting his daughter. Speaking at the 'Women in Motion' talk at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, Sarandon said, "I think he sexually assaulted a child... I don’t think that’s right". Allen's daughter had earlier claimed that he molested her when she was 7. Allen, however, denied the allegations.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:10 pm on 16 May
Aishwarya features on 'Filmfare' cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has featured on the cover of the magazine 'Filmfare' for its June issue. The 42-year-old actress has worn a floral print off-shoulder dress from Bambah Boutique and matched it with pink lipstick and loose curls for the cover shot. The cover story titled 'The Queen is Back' features Aishwarya speaking about her journey in the showbiz.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:48 pm on 16 May
Khanna's documentary on food premieres at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna's documentary 'Kitchens of Gratitude' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. The documentary is about the healing and nurturing power of food and features prominent personalities including Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra and Pastor Craig Mayes among others. "I believe that food has the ability to bridge all differences," said Khanna.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:45 pm on 16 May
#TheGhantas trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 16 May 2016,Monday
After the 6th annual Ghanta​ award ceremony for the worst of Bollywood, #TheGhantas was an Indian Twitter trend on Monday. Users discussed the award-winners with tweets like, "Perfect choice by India for #TheGhantas award. SRK definitely #DeserveAGhanta". Users also recommended new award categories with tweets like, "#TheGhantas award should go to all the banks who gave loans to #VijayMallya".
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:30 pm on 16 May
Saif to learn culinary skills for 'Chef' remake
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Actor Saif Ali Khan is set to train under top chefs and learn culinary skills for the Hindi remake of the 2014 Hollywood film 'Chef', director Raja Krishna Menon has revealed. Saif will be playing a chef in the film. "The film requires (a) lot of preparation... We will also put him in (the) kitchen after his training," added Raja.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 16 May
Twitter reacts to Aish's purple lips at Cannes
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 May 2016,Monday
As Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Sunday walked the Cannes red carpet sporting a purple lipstick, Twitter users reacted with tweets like, "Did Aishwarya kiss a smurf this time". "Looks like she ate a lot of Jaamuns before going to the red carpet", another tweet read. Meanwhile, a user tweeted, "She's totally ROCKIN' it! Yes, She's BACK".
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:16 pm on 16 May
Teaser for 'Splitsvilla 9' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
A teaser for season nine of the Indian reality television show 'Splitsvilla' has been released. Hosted by Sunny Leone and Rannvijay Singh, it involves participants living together in a "hunt for love". The teaser with the tagline 'Where Women Rule' features the hosts along with the winner of the last season Scarlett Rose. It will premiere on MTV in June.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:41 pm on 16 May
'OK Jaanu' to release in January 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Dharma Productions on Monday tweeted that the Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur starrer 'OK Jaanu' will release on January 13, 2017. Directed by Shaad Ali, the film is a remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil film ‘Ok Kanmani’. This will be the second time that Shraddha and Aditya will be paired together after the 2013 film ‘Aashiqui 2’.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:21 pm on 16 May
'Azhar' earns ₹20.80 crore in opening weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
'Azhar', which released on Friday, collected ₹20.80 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹6.30 crore on Friday, ₹7 crore on Saturday and ₹7.50 crore on Sunday. Directed by Tony D'Souza, the Emraan Hashmi starrer is a biopic about former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:17 pm on 16 May
Trailer of 'Septembers of Shiraz' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
The trailer for the Salma Hayek and Adrien Brody starrer 'Septembers of Shiraz' has been released. The film is based on Dalia Sofer's 2007 novel by the same name and revolves around a family living in Iran during and after the Iranian revolution, when the monarch Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was overthrown. The film will release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:44 pm on 16 May
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 4
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
The fourth episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, "has actually set the stage for many battles to come" wrote India Today. Hindustan Times wrote that the episode "propelled the story into exciting new directions" and termed it a "satisfying" episode. Meanwhile, The New York Times called the episode "an hour of ice and fire".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:17 pm on 16 May
Sonam Kapoor walks the red carpet at Cannes 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Actress Sonam Kapoor on Friday walked the red carpet in a Ralph & Russo saree inspired gown at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Her white gown with cutouts and embroidered train was matched with minimal make-up and center-parted hair left loose. Notably, the Sonam starrer 'Neerja' will be screened in the 'Marche du Film' event at the fest.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:16 pm on 16 May
'Sarbjit' premieres at Cannes Film Festival
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
The Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer 'Sarbjit' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Aishwarya along with her co-star Richa Chadha, director Omung Kumar and producer Jackky Bhagnani attended the film's premiere while Randeep Hooda was not present for the screening. The film is based on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner who died in a Pakistan prison.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:22 pm on 16 May
Not stressed about my look at Cannes: Aishwarya
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 16 May 2016,Monday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is currently attending the Cannes Film Festival, has said that she is not under stress about her red carpet look at the festival. “I enjoy fashion and I treat it like art," added the actress. In her latest red carpet look for a film screening, Aishwarya wore a Rami Kadi dress and sported purple lipstick.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:50 pm on 16 May
1st Academy Awards ceremony was held 87 yrs ago
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 16 May 2016,Monday
The first ever Academy Awards ceremony or Oscars ceremony was held on May 16, 1929. Notably, the names of the winners were announced three months in advance in February and the awards were presented in the ceremony after a dinner party. The ceremony was attended by around 270 people and its ticket cost them $5 per person.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 12:29 pm on 16 May
'X-Men' trailer 2nd most viewed on YouTube today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
The final trailer of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' by Fox Star India was the second most viewed YouTube video in India on Sunday. The video was posted on May 13 and has garnered over 10.56 lakh views so far. The movie, which is scheduled to release this year on May 20 stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy among others.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:53 pm on 15 May
Will work with Kangana if I am heroine: Irrfan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that Kangana Ranaut has gone "so out of reach" that he will work with her only if he wishes to be a heroine. His remarks were in response to the actress reportedly refusing to play the female lead in 'Divine Lovers' opposite Irrfan Khan. Kangana is apparently interested only in films which offer solo leads.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:55 pm on 15 May
Celina honoured by Harvey Milk Foundation
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Celina Jaitly has been honoured by the Harvey Milk Foundation for her contribution to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) equality as a United Nations Equality Champion. She dedicated her award to the two Bangladeshi LGBT activists who were recently murdered. Notably, the foundation commemorates Harvey Milk, America's first openly gay person to be elected to public office.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:24 pm on 15 May
Indian TV content huge sign of worry: Prachi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Prachi Desai has said that the current content on Indian television is a "huge sign of worry" as it is "regressive" and "shocking at every level". "(Indian) television right now makes me really sad... we definitely need way better content," said Prachi. Notably, the actress made her onscreen debut with the television soap opera, 'Kasamh Se'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:50 pm on 15 May
'Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit' trends on Twitter
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
On actress Madhuri Dixit's 49th birthday, 'Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit' was a top Indian Twitter trend on Sunday. The actor's fans wished her with tweets like, "Once a Queen, always a Queen! Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit", and "Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit , you ruled the film industry for more than a decade but captured our hearts for forever".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:46 pm on 15 May
Amrita Rao gets married to RJ Anmol
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Amrita Rao on Sunday got married to Radio Nasha's RJ Anmol after seven years of dating. Anmol shared a picture on Facebook with the caption, "An interview that started 7 years back, continues… Only to get stronger today! JUST MARRIED!!! Myself & Amrita need your Good Wishes." Amrita is known for films including 'Ishq Vishk' and 'Main Hoon Na'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:36 pm on 15 May
#WangoTango trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
After the 19th Wango Tango annual music festival in California, #WangoTango was a top global Twitter trend on Sunday. Users discussed the artists with tweets like, "No one can slay the stage like @ZaynMalik can #WangoTango", and "Ariana Grande is going BiG to close out #WangoTango". Users also shared videos and their photographs from the music festival.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:50 pm on 15 May
Hudgens fined $1k for carving on a red rock wall
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Vanessa Hudgens has been fined $1,000 for allegedly carving her and her boyfriend Austin Butler's names into a red rock in Sedona, Arizona on Valentine's Day. She was charged with damaging a natural feature on US Forest Service Land. Earlier, Hudgens had shared a picture of the carving on Instagram with the hashtag '#sedonadream' but she later deleted it.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:07 pm on 15 May
Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' premieres at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG', which premiered at Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, "proves hugely charming", wrote The Guardian. The Telegraph wrote that the film is "about as good as cinema can do these days". The Irish Times called it "an undeniably warm-hearted film". The film has been rated 4/5 (The Guardian), 5/5 (The Telegraph) and 3/5 (The Irish Times)
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:58 pm on 15 May
Depp, Cotillard to star in 'The Libertine'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actors Johnny Depp and Marion Cotillard are set to star in the upcoming drama 'The Libertine'. Directed by Brett Ratner, the film is reportedly based on the sexual abuse allegations made against French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn by a hotel maid in 2011. Notably, the new film shares its title with a 2004 film which also starred Depp.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:19 pm on 15 May
Official trailer of 'Indignation' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
The trailer for the upcoming drama film 'Indignation' has been released. Directed by James Schamus, the film stars Logan Lerman, known for playing the title role in the 'Percy Jackson' film franchise. 'Indignation' is based on Philip Roth's novel by the same name, and also stars Sarah Gadon. The film is scheduled to be released on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:00 pm on 15 May
Johnny Depp interacts with Disneyland visitors
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Johnny Depp dressed as 'Mad Hatter', his character in the upcoming film 'Alice Through The Looking Glass', interacted with visitors at Disneyland Resort in California via live streaming. The 52-year-old actor in the promotional event appeared on a billboard screen at the theme park. The film is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:14 pm on 15 May
Prince's 'Yellow Cloud' guitar to be auctioned
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
Musician Prince’s iconic 'Yellow Cloud' electric guitar will be auctioned in Beverly Hills in June, with an opening bid of $30,000, as per auction house Heritage Auctions. The guitar was Prince's instrument of choice during the late 1980s and early 1990s. A 1970s demo tape with track listing hand written by Prince will also be auctioned.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:45 pm on 15 May
'Khallas' song from 'Veerappan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 15 May 2016,Sunday
'Khallas', the new song from Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film 'Veerappan' was released on Saturday. The song has been composed and sung by the duo Shaarib and Toshi, while Jasmine Sandlas has also lent her voice to the song. Picturised on Zareen Khan, the song is a rendition of the original song featuring Isha Koppikar from the 2002 film 'Company'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:20 pm on 15 May
'Nargis Fakhri' among top trending Google search
short by Ankur Vyas / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Following the clarification by Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri that she went to New York to address her health concerns, 'Nargis Fakhri' was the fifth most trending Google search in India on Saturday. It was most looked up in Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand. 'Sangeeta Bijlani', 'Real Madrid' and 'RCB vs GL' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:41 pm on 14 May
Nargis leaves for New York due to medical issues
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Nargis Fakhri's spokesperson has said that the actress left for New York for a month to address her medical issues. "Nargis has been extremely overworked working on three films simultaneously over the last year," added her spokesperson. Earlier, reports of Nargis leaving India were being attributed to a rumour of her boyfriend Uday Chopra refusing to marry her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:31 pm on 14 May
'Malamaal' song from 'Housefull 3' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
'Malamaal', the new song from the upcoming movie 'Housefull 3' has been released. The song has been sung by Mika Singh, Akira, Miss Pooja and Kuwar Virk. The song's video features the entire star cast of the film including Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez and Boman Irani. The film is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:32 pm on 14 May
Jordan to star in Marvel's Black Panther: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Michael B Jordan will star in Marvel Studios’ upcoming film 'Black Panther', as per reports. Chadwick Boseman plays the titular character, which was introduced in the recent film 'Captain America: Civil War'. Notably, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o may also be part of the project as she is said to be negotiating a deal to star in the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:23 pm on 14 May
Harry Potter's home to be part of studio tour
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Visitors to the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London from May 27 till June 6 will be able to enter the Dursleys’ home at 4 Privet Drive, where Harry Potter grew up. The film set will offer moments from the film including an art installation with letters suspended in mid-air to recreate the scene when Hogwarts sends hundreds of letters.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:06 pm on 14 May
Producer of '24' on hunger strike against piracy
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Producer of the Suriya-starrer Tamil film '24' Gnanavel Raja has announced an indefinite hunger strike until the industry collectively takes stern measures against piracy. As per a statement issued by digital cinema provider Qube, '24' was illegally recorded during the 9.45 am show on the first day of its release on May 6 at PVR Orion Mall in Bengaluru.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:44 pm on 14 May
Sonu, Sunidhi, Singh sang for free in 'Sarbjit'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Singers Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sukhwinder Singh did not charge money for singing the tracks in the upcoming film 'Sarbjit'. "I sang for free in Sarbjit due to the love I have for the entire team and the topic," said Nigam. The film is based on Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner who died in a Pakistan jail in 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:47 pm on 14 May
Need not objectify women to sell products: Das
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Actor and comedian Vir Das in an advertisement for a new deodorant slams advertisements which objectify women saying that women do not need to be objectified to sell a product. Titled 'Every Sexist Commercial You’ve Ever Seen', the clip shows Das mocking advertisements which​ allegedly contain sexist content. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan has featured in another ad for the product.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:08 pm on 14 May
Sonakshi features in breast cancer campaign
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has starred in the ELLE Breast Cancer Campaign, where she asks women to call their breasts whatever they wish to but to take care of them. The campaign attempts to spread the message that "early detection of breast cancer saves lives". Notably, Sonakshi also recently auctioned a painting she created for the cause.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:09 pm on 14 May
Trailer of 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the upcoming American war drama 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' has been released. Directed by Ang Lee, the film stars Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel and Chris Tucker among others. Based on a novel of the same name by Ben Fountain, the film is scheduled to release on November 11 in 3D and IMAX 3D.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:30 pm on 14 May
Shraddha to play Dawood's sister in film: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Shraddha Kapoor is reportedly set to star in Apoorva Lakhia’s upcoming film 'Hasina', a biopic on the life of Dawood Ibrahim’s sister Haseena Parkar. The film would be the first time that Shraddha portrays a grey character. Earlier, reports stated that Sonakshi Sinha was set to be part of the project but walked out of the film citing date issues.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:58 pm on 14 May
Aishwarya walks the red carpet at Cannes 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 14 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Friday walked the red carpet at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival marking her 15th year in representing India at the festival. She wore a Ali Younes couture gown with a matching embellished cape for the event. Notably, Aishwarya's upcoming film 'Sarbjit' will be screened at the fest this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:32 pm on 14 May
'Civil War' most booked on BookMyShow last week
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 13 May 2016,Friday
American superhero film 'Captain America: Civil War', starring Chris Evans as the Marvel Comics character 'Captain America', was the most booked movie on the online ticketing portal BookMyShow in the week ending on Thursday. The movie, which also stars Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson, has been rated 86%. '24' and 'Sairat' were the second and third-most booked movies respectively.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:40 pm on 13 May
Swara confirms relationship with Himanshu Sharma
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
Actress Swara Bhaskar has confirmed reports that claimed that she is dating script writer Himanshu Sharma of 'Tanu Weds Manu' fame. "Now you know why Himanshu is my favourite dialogue writer", she was quoted as saying. However, the actress rejected reports of getting married by year end. "We are both busy with our respective careers", she added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:24 pm on 13 May
Movie Review: 'Money Monster'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
The Gorge Clooney and Julia Roberts starrer film 'Money Monster', which released on Friday, "has its heart in the right place", The Indian Express wrote. The film "at least for an hour" is "a thrilling hostage drama", wrote Hindustan Times. It has been rated 2.5/5 (Indian Express) and 3/5 (Hindustan Times, TOI).
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:53 pm on 13 May
Trailer of Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
The official trailer of the Ben Affleck starrer upcoming action thriller film 'The Accountant' has been released. Also starring Anna Kendrick and JK Simmons, the film revolves around freelance accountant Christian Wolff (Affleck), who works for criminal organisations. Directed by Gavin O'Connor, the film is scheduled to release on October 14 this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:56 pm on 13 May
Poster of Bajpayee's short film 'Kriti' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
Filmmaker Shirish Kunder on Friday took to Twitter to share the poster of his upcoming short film 'Kriti'. The 15-minute psychological thriller features Manoj Bajpayee, Radhika Apte and Neha Sharma in lead roles. Talking about the film, Kunder had earlier said that it will be "intense and dark". 'Kriti' is scheduled to release on May 22.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:03 pm on 13 May
Half-baked execution in Dear Dad: Indian Express
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
The Arvind Swamy-starrer film 'Dear Dad', which released on Friday, has "half-baked" execution, wrote Indian Express. "There are a few moments between father and son which feel as if something real is going on", it added. It is "a poignant tale filled with some genuine sweet moments", said TOI. The film has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:40 pm on 13 May
'Azhar' a dull, dispirited tale: Indian Express
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
The Emraan Hashmi starrer film 'Azhar', which released on Friday, is "a dull, dispirited tale", wrote Indian Express. Emraan "is the only one who seems to make any sense in this forgettable movie", Mid-Day wrote. "The courtroom drama in the second half is almost unbearable", said NDTV. The film has been rated 1.5/5 (Indian Express), 2.5/5 (NDTV) and 3.5/5 (TOI).
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:44 pm on 13 May
Julia Roberts walks Cannes red carpet barefoot
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts on Thursday walked the red carpet at the 69th Cannes Film Festival completely barefoot. The 48-year-old actress made her debut appearance at Cannes, wearing a black Armani prive gown. She was promoting her upcoming film 'Money Monster'. Last year, festival organizers had allegedly turned away some women from a film screening for not wearing "high heels".
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:30 pm on 13 May
'Murder 4' to happen for sure: Emraan Hashmi
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
Actor Emraan Hashmi has said that 'Murder 4', the fourth instalment in the 'Murder' film franchise, "is going to happen for sure". "[T]hey are working on the script... but I don’t know exactly about when the film will begin", he added. Hashmi starred in the first two instalments of the series, namely 'Murder' (2004) and 'Murder 2' (2011).
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:56 pm on 13 May
'Kabali' teaser most viewed Indian film teaser
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 May 2016,Friday
The teaser of Rajinikanth's film 'Kabali' has become the most viewed Indian film teaser on YouTube with over 17.15 million views, the makers of the film claimed on Friday. Released on May 1, it broke the record held by the teaser of 'Dhoom 3', with 17.05 million views. Salman Khan's 'Sultan' stands third with 17.02 million views for its teaser.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:21 pm on 13 May
'Raman Raghav 2.0' to compete at Sydney Festival
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Anurag Kashyap's latest film 'Raman Raghav 2.0' will be competing at the 2016 Sydney Film Festival, the filmmaker revealed on Twitter on Thursday. The film will be competing with 11 other titles at the event, to be held between June 8 and June 19. The film which emerges victorious will be awarded a cash prize of $60,000.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:25 pm on 12 May
Woody Allen's 'Cafe Society' opens Cannes 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
The 69th Cannes Film Festival opened on Wednesday night with the screening of Woody Allen's latest film 'Cafe Society'. The film, starring Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg, tells the story of an aspiring actor who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s. Notably, this was Allen's third film to open the festival, after 'Hollywood Ending' (2002) and 'Midnight in Paris' (2011).
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:18 pm on 12 May
'Sairat' becomes highest grossing Marathi film
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Nagaraj Manjule's romance drama film 'Sairat' has become the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, having minted ₹41.11 crore in 11 days, as per film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film, featuring Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru, was released in about 450 screens in Maharashtra. It was also released in other parts of India with subtitles.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:27 pm on 12 May
Twitter slams Banks' racist rant on Zayn Malik
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Twitter users slammed rapper Azealia Banks' racist attack where she called former One Direction singer Zayn Malik, a “curry scented bitch”, and said, “Imma start calling you punjab you dirty bitch”. Users slammed the rapper with tweets like, "@AZEALIABANKS stop using zayn for promo". They also called on Twitter to delete the rapper's account and compared the singers' records.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 08:39 pm on 12 May
Maha govt offers financial help to Mubarak Begum
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
The Maharashtra government has offered financial assistance to Bollywood singer Mubarak Begum, who has been hospitalised after complaining of weakness and stomach ache. The state will take care of her medical bills, and if needed, shift her to a hospital with better facilities, said Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde. Notably, Begum has sung songs from the films Devdas and Hamrahi.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:31 pm on 12 May
Sonam to attend amfAR Gala at Cannes 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Sonam Kapoor will be attending the amfAR Gala at the 69th Cannes Film Festival being held from May 11 to May 21. The Gala, established to raise funds to fight against AIDS, is scheduled for May 19. "I cannot stress enough the importance of AIDS research in our time", Sonam said, adding that she felt "honoured" to attend the Gala.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:27 pm on 12 May
Mallika walks the red carpet at Cannes 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Actress Mallika Sherawat on Wednesday walked the red carpet at the opening night of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Mallika, who was promoting her film 'Time Raiders', was wearing a Gorges Hobeika gown along with a Mellerio diamond neckpiece. Bollywood actresses including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor will appear on the red carpet in the coming days.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:23 pm on 12 May
Jack Black to star in 'Jumanji' reboot
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Actor Jack Black has been roped in to star in the reboot of the 1995 film 'Jumanji', alongside Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. Announcing the news on Instagram on Wednesday, Johnson wrote, "The "Jumanji Breakfast Club" is coming together.. myself, Jack (mf'n) Black and Kevin Hart. (sic)". The film will reportedly release in July next year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:19 pm on 12 May
Rahman offers 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' rights to IOA
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Music composer A R Rahman has offered the rights for the song 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' from his 1997 album 'Vande Mataram' to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), IOA Vice-President Sardar Tarlochan Singh said on Thursday. The news came on the same day Rahman accepted IOA's offer to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:16 pm on 12 May
Official trailer of 'Nerve' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the upcoming thriller film 'Nerve' has been released. The film, starring Dave Franco and Emma Roberts, is based on Jeanne Ryan's novel by the same name. It has been directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, and written by Jessica Sharzer. 'Nerve' is scheduled to release in the US on July 27.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:09 pm on 12 May
Fatima Sana to play Aamir's daughter in 'Dangal'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Fatima Sana Shaikh, who played the role of Kamal Haasan's daughter in the 1997 film 'Chachi 420', has been roped in to play Aamir Khan's daughter in the upcoming film 'Dangal'. The 24-year-old actress earlier appeared in Bollywood films including 'One 2 Ka 4', 'Bittoo Boss' and 'Akaash Vani'. In 'Dangal', Fatima will portray the role of Geeta Phogat.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:50 pm on 12 May
Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' to release on July 1
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
The Rajinikanth starrer Tamil gangster film 'Kabali' is set to release on July 1 this year. As per reports, the film was earlier being considered to release on July 7, but was later advanced to July 1 to avoid clash with Salman Khan's 'Sultan'. Directed by Pa Ranjith, 'Kabali' also features Radhika Apte, Dinesh, Kalaiarasan and Dhansikaa.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:31 pm on 12 May
Emma Watson named in Panama Papers leak
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
British actor Emma Watson has been named in the 'Panama Papers' for setting up an offshore company, which she reportedly used to purchase a property in London. A spokesperson for Emma said she set up the company to protect "her anonymity and safety... Emma receives absolutely no tax or monetary advantages from this offshore company whatsoever – only privacy."
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:03 pm on 12 May
Trailer of 'Assassin's Creed' movie released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the upcoming action adventure film 'Assassin's Creed' has been released. The film, based on the video game franchise by the same name, features Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Michael K William, among others. Directed by Justin Kurzel, the film has an original story that expands the series' mythology. It is scheduled to release on December 21.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:47 pm on 12 May
AR Rahman named Goodwill Ambassador for Olympics
short by Jatan Desai / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Music composer AR Rahman on Thursday accepted the Indian Olympic Association's offer to become the Goodwill Ambassador for Rio Olympics. Rahman is India's fourth Goodwill Ambassador after actor Salman Khan, Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Notably, India is to send its largest ever contingent of about 90 athletes to the Rio Olympics starting August 5.
short by Jatan Desai / 03:38 pm on 12 May
Ayushmann's look in 'Meri Pyaari Bindu' revealed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 May 2016,Thursday
Yash Raj Films on Wednesday took to YouTube to reveal the look of actor Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming romantic drama film 'Meri Pyaari Bindu'. Ayushmann plays the role of a Bengali author named Abhimanyu Roy in the film, which features Parineeti Chopra as Bindu. The film, directed by debutant director Akshay Roy, also marks the singing debut of Parineeti.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:05 pm on 12 May
'Started fearing myself preparing for Raman... '
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has said that he started fearing himself while preparing for his role of a psychopathic serial killer in the upcoming thriller 'Raman Raghav 2.0'. He added, "After I started shooting, I got hospitalized for a week for certain reasons. I was speaking the lines of a scene while unconscious." The film has been directed by Anurag Kashyap.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:36 pm on 11 May
Gael García Bernal to star as 'Zorro' in reboot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor Gael García Bernal will star as 'Zorro' in filmmaker Jonás Cuarón upcoming movie titled 'Z'. The film is a "modern spin to introduce the Zorro character to a new audience". Notably, 'The Mask of Zorro' and 'The Legend of Zorro', popular Hollywood movies featuring the fictional character Zorro starred actor Antonio Banderas in the titular role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:23 pm on 11 May
Baaghi 2 to begin production in '17: Nadiadwala
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed that there will be a sequel to the Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor starrer 'Baaghi', which will be shot in Shanghai in 2017. "It’s been a great experience working with Sabbir, Tiger and Shraddha," said Nadiadwala. The film's director Sabbir Khan and Tiger Shroff have confirmed that they will be part of the sequel.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:08 pm on 11 May
Official trailer of ‘Madaari’ released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the Irrfan Khan starrer ‘Madaari’ was released on Wednesday. The social-thriller has been inspired by true events and is reportedly based on the Mumbai Metro bridge collapse which took place in suburban Marol in 2012. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, the film also stars Jimmy Shergill and Tushar Dalvi. The film is scheduled to release on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:13 pm on 11 May
Motion poster of 'Raaz Reboot' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
The motion poster of the Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Raaz Reboot' was revealed on Wednesday. The supernatural thriller is the fourth installment of the 'Raaz' film series. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the film also stars Kriti Kharbanda and Gaurav Arora. It is scheduled to release this July. Notably, the last film in the series 'Raaz 3D' was released in 2012.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:37 pm on 11 May
'Ikk Kudi' song from 'Udta Punjab' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
'Ikk Kudi', the new song from the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' was released on Wednesday. The song has been composed by Amit Trivedi and sung by Diljit Dosanjh, who is making his acting debut in Bollywood with this film. The song has been picturised on Alia Bhatt and Diljit. The film is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:36 pm on 11 May
Trailer of Orange Is the New Black Season 4 out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the fourth season of the American comedy-drama series 'Orange Is the New Black' was released on Tuesday. All 13 episodes of the new season will be available for streaming on Netflix on June 17. Based on the best-selling memoir by Piper Kerman and created by Jenji Kohan, the series was renewed for three more seasons in February.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:23 pm on 11 May
SC allows reopening of Big B's KBC earnings case
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Income Tax Department to reopen Amitabh Bachchan's 2001 tax case over his earnings from 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Bachchan was previously given relief by the Bombay HC in the case. He paid ₹1.6 crore tax in 2001 over ₹3.23 crore income, however, an assessment revealed his earnings were ₹26 crore, according to IT department.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:56 pm on 11 May
Trailer of 'The Woods' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the upcoming horror film 'The Woods' was released on Tuesday. Directed by Adam Wingard, the film revolves around a group of college students on a camping trip in the woods. Starring James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez and Brandon Scott among others, the film is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:42 pm on 11 May
Swara with Sonam in Rhea Kapoor's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Swara Bhaskar of 'Nil Battey Sannata' fame will star in the Sonam Kapoor starrer yet-to-be titled chick flick, a directorial venture of Sonam's sister Rhea Kapoor. The film has been tentatively titled 'Veeray Di Shaadi'. Meanwhile, Katrina Kaif and Huma Qureshi, who were both said to be part of the film, have reportedly opted out.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:16 pm on 11 May
India tops subcontinent entries at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
India has topped entries from the Indian subcontinent with two entries in the Cannes Film Festival's official selection. A short Nepali-language film 'Gudh' by Saurav Rai from Kalimpong and the documentary 'The Cinema Travellers' by Shirley Abraham and Amit Madheshiya are the two entries. Meanwhile, Anurag Kashyap’s 'Raman Raghav 2.0' will premiere as part of the festival's 'Directors’ Fortnight'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:47 pm on 11 May
Don't want any cuts in Raman Raghav 2.0: Kashyap
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said that he does not want a single cut from the Censor Board in his latest film 'Raman Raghav 2.0. "Censor Board has been... kindest to this film. They actually liked it... To avoid any kind of cuts whatever it will take, we will do," said Kashyap. Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, it will release on July 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:05 pm on 11 May
Trailer of 'Queen of Katwe' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 11 May 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for the upcoming Disney film 'Queen of Katwe' has been released. Directed by Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, it stars Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga. It is a biographical drama based on Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy who was declared a 'Woman Candidate Master' by the World Chess Federation. The film will release on September 30.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:50 am on 11 May
Steve Wilson to perform at solo show in India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
Steven Wilson, frontman of UK progressive rock band 'Porcupine Tree', on Monday took to Facebook to announce plans for his show in India towards October end. Wilson said that his solo project will also have shows in Australia and New Zealand while dates and venues are yet to be announced. Notably, his last performance in India was in 2010.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:12 pm on 10 May
Official trailer of 'Raman Raghav 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer for the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was released on Tuesday. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film also stars Vicky Kaushal as a cop. Nawazuddin plays the titular character based on the serial killer Raman Raghav and his murder spree in Mumbai in the 1960s. The film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 10 May
Deepika, Priyanka audition for Bond girl: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra have emerged as top contenders after auditioning for the role of the next Bond girl. The two reportedly made it clear to their respective casting agents that they are not interested in doing "two-bit roles" in Hollywood. Notably, the Daniel Craig starrer 'Spectre' was the last film in the James Bond franchise.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:23 pm on 10 May
Twinkle slams 'Art of Living' teacher on Twitter
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
Actress Twinkle Khanna has questioned if the Art of Living is "practising Art of intimidation" after the organisation's International Director Darshak Hathi tweeted against her comments on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Hathi tweeted that millions of followers would boycott 'Housefull 3' due to Twinkle's "inappropriate comments". Earlier, Twinkle had commented about Sri Sri's statement on the Nobel prize.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:35 pm on 10 May
Priyanka most desirable woman of 2015: TOI poll
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra has been ranked number one on the 'Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2015'. Deepika Padukone and Sunny Leone ranked second and third respectively while Kangana Ranaut also made it to the top ten. Over 21 lakh online votes and the team at the English daily Times of India (TOI) decided on the final 50 for the list.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:10 pm on 10 May
Zareen Khan to star with Irrfan in Divine Lovers
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
Director Sai Kabir has confirmed that his upcoming adventure comedy 'Divine Lovers' will star Zareen Khan alongside Irrfan Khan. "She fit the bill perfectly as we wanted a girl with Pathani looks," said Kabir. The film was reportedly offered to Kangana Ranaut initially but could not work out owing to unavailability of dates. The film will begin production in September.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:06 pm on 10 May
New trailer of 'Ice Age: Collision Course' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
A new trailer for the animated film 'Ice Age: Collision Course' was released on Monday. The film is the fifth instalment in the 'Ice Age' franchise and features Denis Leary, Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Jennifer Lopez reprising their roles from the previous instalments. Directed by Mike Thurmeier and Galen T Chu, the film will release on July 22, 2016.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:30 pm on 10 May
Trailer of Hanks, Irrfan starrer 'Inferno' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
The trailer for the Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan starrer 'Inferno' was released on Monday. Based on Dan Brown's book 'Inferno' and a sequel to the 2006 film 'Da Vinci Code', the film also stars Felicity Jones. Director by Ron Howard, 'Inferno' will release on October 14 in India, two weeks ahead of its US release on October 28.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:40 pm on 10 May
Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh in Dhoom 4: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
As per reports, Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh are set to star in the fourth instalment of the 'Dhoom' franchise, tentatively titled 'Dhoom Reloaded'. While Ranveer has reportedly been finalised by Yash Raj Films to play the lead, Salman will be essaying the role of the villain. The film is expected to begin production in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:03 pm on 10 May
Rahman's film '99 Songs' set to start production
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
Music composer AR Rahman has said that his production '99 Songs' is set to go on floors after four years of work. He added that it is a Hindi film with a hero from Kashmir. "We are releasing a virtual reality promo, not exactly a promo, but a gist of the whole thing, probably in a month," said Rahman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:09 pm on 10 May
Not breaking up with Karishma Tanna: Upen Patel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 10 May 2016,Tuesday
Television personality Upen Patel on Monday clarified with a tweet that he and his actress girlfriend Karishma Tanna are not breaking up. He tweeted, "We R (are) not splitting up but just getting through our ups & downs like all relationships go through. Love conquers all." Earlier, Upen had tweeted that the two had agreed to "part ways".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:52 am on 10 May
AR Rahman launches trailer of Pele biopic
short by Dishant Sharma / on 09 May 2016,Monday
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman launched the trailer of “Pele: Birth of a Legend”, an upcoming American biographical film about the Brazilian football legend Pele on Monday. The movie, which chronicles the childhood and youth of the Brazilian footballer, has been directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist, with Rahman providing the music.
short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 09 May
Bhansali's next on Alauddin Khilji: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next film is reportedly based on Alauddin Khilji, the Khilji dynasty's second ruler and his obsessive love for Padmavati, the queen of Mewar. Tentatively titled 'Padmavati', the film will be written by Prakash Kapadia who has earlier worked with Bhansali on films including Devdas and Bajirao Mastani. The film will reportedly release on December 15, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:36 pm on 09 May
Poster of Irrfan's new film ‘Madaari’ revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
Actor Irrfan Khan on Monday revealed the poster of his upcoming film ‘Madaari’. The socio-political thriller has been inspired by true events, and also features actor Jimmy Shergill . Irrfan also shared the first look from the film on Facebook. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, the film is scheduled to be released on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:12 pm on 09 May
Pregnant TV actress Sveta Salve walks the ramp
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
TV actress Shveta Salve and supermodel Carol Gracias, who are both pregnant, walked the ramp on the eve of 'Mother's Day' at an event along with twelve other expecting mothers. "It has been heart-warming to share the stage with such confident and glowing Yummy Mummies. Pregnancy is a wonderful journey that should be cherished and rejoiced," said Salve.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:09 pm on 09 May
Harry Styles donates his hair to cancer charity
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
Singer Harry Styles, a member of the boy band 'One Direction' has donated his hair to 'The Little Princess Trust', a charity which provides wigs for children who lose their own hair during cancer treatment. The 22-year-old singer confirmed this by posting a picture of his chopped hair tied in a braid with the caption 'Whoops' on Instagram.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:34 pm on 09 May
Discussing a sequel for Baaghi: Director
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
Director Sabbir Khan has said that he has been in talks regarding a sequel for his latest film 'Baaghi' owing to the "kind of love" that the film received. "It’s been a casual conversation though," added Khan. 'Baaghi' has earned ₹67.63 crore at the box office till Sunday. The film stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:37 pm on 09 May
Poster of Ranveer starrer 'Befikre' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
The poster of the Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor starrer 'Befikre' was released on Monday. A Yash Raj Films production, the upcoming romantic drama marks the fourth directorial venture for Aditya Chopra after his 2008 film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'. Shot primarily in Paris, 'Befikre' is scheduled to release on December 9.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:59 pm on 09 May
Radiohead releases new album A Moon Shaped Pool
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
English rock band 'Radiohead' released their ninth album 'A Moon Shaped Pool' on Sunday, five years since their last album in 2011. The 11-track album features songs including 'Burn the Witch' and 'Daydreaming', which were released earlier in the week. The album is available for streaming online on iTunes and Tidal among others while physical copies can also be pre-ordered.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:05 pm on 09 May
Captain America earns ₹27.13 cr in first weekend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
'Captain America: Civil War', which released on Friday, collected ₹27.13 crore in its opening weekend. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹8.53 crore on Friday, ₹8.79 crore on Saturday and ₹9.81 crore on Sunday. Directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, the Marvel Studios film stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:33 pm on 09 May
Footage of Fast and Furious 8 shoot in Cuba out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
An early look of the upcoming film 'Fast and Furious 8' through behind-the-scenes footage during its shoot in Cuba last week has been released. Actor Vin Diesel introduced the film as one of "the first global Hollywood film" to be given permission for shooting in Cuba. Notably, the US resumed diplomatic relations with Cuba earlier this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:04 pm on 09 May
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 3
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
The third episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, "gets closer to the wars to come," wrote India Today. Hindustan Times wrote that the episode featured "inconsequential scenes" and termed it "a disappointment" for its lack of "great debates, conversations or even a powerful dialogue". Meanwhile, Vox called the episode "a crisp, lean, nicely paced episode".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:07 pm on 09 May
Teaser of Tom Hanks starrer 'Inferno' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
A teaser for the Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan starrer 'Inferno' was released on Sunday. The film is a screen adaptation of Dan Brown's book 'Inferno' and a sequel to the 2006 film 'Da Vinci Code'. Director by Ron Howard, the film will have Hanks reprising his role as Robert Langdon. 'Inferno' will release on October 14 in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:46 pm on 09 May
Mahesh Babu adopts villages in Andhra, Telangana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 09 May 2016,Monday
Actor Mahesh Babu, known for his Telugu films, has adopted his ancestral village Burripalem, under the ‘Smart Village - Smart Ward’ programme of the Andhra Pradesh government. He also adopted a village in Telangana's Mahbubnagar district. The projects are expected to cost about ₹2.14 crore as an Anganwadi building, additional classrooms and community hall among others will be constructed.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:56 am on 09 May
Kids in item song as a petition to Censor Board
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
A video titled 'The Worst Item Number', where children are seen dancing alongside a woman in an item number, is part of a petition to the Censor Board Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani to ‘Re-grade Item Numbers’. The project by 'Angels Clinic', a mental health clinic aims to spread awareness about such unregulated adult content in films glorifying the "objectification of women".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:35 pm on 08 May
Axl Rose performs as AC/DC frontman in Portugal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
'Guns N' Roses' lead singer Axl Rose joined rock band 'AC/DC' as the band’s lead singer in Portugal on Saturday. Axl was part of the band's final leg of the 'Rock or Bust' tour replacing AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, who cannot perform live owing to his hearing loss. Notably, Axl performed sitting on a wheelchair due to a fractured foot.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:00 pm on 08 May
Ramdev to launch bhajan singing reality show
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday announced on Twitter the launch of India's first bhajan singing reality show 'Bhajan Ratn', which is set to air on Aastha Channel. The judges for the show will include Padma Shri award-winning singer Anup Jalota among others. Meanwhile, Ramdev's Ayurvedic products company 'Patanjali' will be sponsoring the reality show.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:29 pm on 08 May
No one can play 'Bad Man' other than me: Grover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
Actor Gulshan Grover has said that no one will be able to play his character​ 'Kesariya Vilayati' also known as 'Bad Man' from the 1989 film 'Ram Lakhan' other than himself. Gulshan is also starring as the lead character in a new web series titled 'Badman’. Notably, filmmaker Rohit Shetty is working on a remake of 'Ram Lakhan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:55 pm on 08 May
700 people claim they are Prince's half sibling
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
Around 700 people from the US have claimed that they are the long-lost half sibling of the singer Prince, as per Morse Genealogical Services, which is leading the investigation to locate the late singer's relatives. Prince has left behind a $300 million fortune. A court has ordered for DNA samples to be taken from Prince’s blood to verify these claims.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:30 pm on 08 May
Trailer of Mahesh Babu starrer Brahmotsavam out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
The trailer for the Mahesh Babu starrer Telugu film 'Brahmotsavam' was released on Saturday. A family drama, the film stars Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Pranitha Subhash as the lead actresses while veteran actors including Revathi, Sathyaraj and Jayasudha are also part of the cast. Directed by Srikanth Addala, the film is scheduled to release on May 20.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:21 pm on 08 May
J.Lo's 'Ain't Your Mama' pays tribute to Hillary
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
Singer Jennifer Lopez (J.Lo) has released the video for her latest single 'Ain't Your Mama', where she pays tribute to the US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The video's opening sequence contains a portion of Clinton’s speech promoting equality for women at the 1995 United Nations Fourth World Conference On Women. Notably, J.Lo's last studio album was released in 2014.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:53 pm on 08 May
Marvel mulls standalone movie on 'Black Widow'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has said that the studio is most committed to making a standalone movie based on the character 'Black Widow', portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in Marvel movies. "She's a lead Avenger and has amazing stories in her own right to tell that we think would be fun to turn into a standalone franchise," he added.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:53 pm on 08 May
'Captain America...' mints ₹11.85 cr on 1st day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
'Captain America: Civil War', which released on Friday, collected ₹11.85 crore on its opening day in India. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹8.53 crore at the ticket window itself. Notably, the Hollywood film has beaten the opening day collections for 'Traffic', 'One Night Stand' and '1920 London', the three Bollywood releases this week.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:45 pm on 08 May
TV stars Karishma Tanna and Upen Patel break up
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 08 May 2016,Sunday
Television personality Upen Patel confirmed on Twitter that he and Karishma Tanna have agreed to "part ways" after two years of dating. He added in another tweet, "Love is never easy and when a certain foundation is broken it’s impossible (to) move forward.” Notably, the two got engaged in 2015 after Upen proposed to Tanna on 'Nach Baliye 7'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:08 pm on 08 May
'Buddha in a Traffic Jam' top trending on Google
short by Ankur Vyas / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
Following violence post the screening of Vivek Agnihotri's movie Buddha in a Traffic Jam in Jadavpur University, 'Buddha in a Traffic Jam' was the eighth most trending Google search in India on Saturday. It was most looked up in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Assam. 'Mother Day', 'Chris Evans' were some of the other trending searches.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:44 pm on 07 May
Hathaway in film based on play Grounded: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
Actress Anne Hathaway is set to produce and star in a film version of 'Grounded', a play which featured a solo character, as per reports. The 33-year-old actress will reportedly reprise the role of a US air force pilot who has to operate an unmanned drone. Notably, Hathaway appeared in a New York production of 'Grounded' in 2015.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:28 pm on 07 May
Red Hot Chili Peppers releases new song
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
The American rock band 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' (RHCP) has released a new single 'Dark Necessities' from its eleventh album 'The Getaway'. The track can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music and is available for instant download by users who pre-order the album, which releases on June 17. The band's last album was 'I'm with You', which released in 2011.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 07 May
Udta Punjab cracks B'wood’s costliest music deal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
The Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' has cracked Bollywood's most expensive music deal by selling the rights to its soundtrack and album to T- Series for ₹18 crore. The film broke the earlier record of ₹17 crore set by 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'. Notably, Udta Punjab's music director Amit Trivedi has incorporated psychedelic trance and hip-hop elements in the soundtrack.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:35 pm on 07 May
'Lauryn Hill' trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
After singer Lauryn Hill cut her Atlanta concert short because she was late by over two hours and because of the venue's curfew, 'Lauryn Hill' was a global Twitter trend on Saturday. Users shared memes and trolled the singer with tweets like, "Lauryn Hill trending for being late to a show? That's like the sun trending for rising".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:16 pm on 07 May
Malkovich starrer '100 Years' to release in 2115
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
The John Malkovich starrer '100 Years' is slated to release in 2115 and thus referred to as 'The Movie You Will Never See'. The film will be locked in a safe and brought to this year's Cannes Film Festival. The safe is reportedly programmed to open automatically in 100 years to ensure that the film remains secure until its premiere.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 07 May
Russell Crowe to star in 'The Mummy' reboot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Russell Crowe has confirmed that he will star alongside Tom Cruise in 'The Mummy' reboot. Russell will be portraying the character Dr. Henry Jekyll, a fellow of the Royal Society while Cruise will play the role of a Navy seal. Crowe commented that the film has been designed to "seriously scare the shit out of you".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:38 pm on 07 May
'Shaktimaan' to return to Indian television
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
The '90s show 'Shaktimaan' is set to make a comeback to Indian television, as per actor Mukesh Khanna, who has confirmed that he will return as the titular character. Khanna played the protagonist Pandit Gangadhar Vidyadhar Mayadhar Omkarnath Shastri and the character's superhuman alter ego 'Shaktimaan'. "I am working on my look and body for it (the role)," said Khanna.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:14 pm on 07 May
Timberlake's new song Can’t Stop the Feeling out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
Singer Justin Timberlake has released a new track, 'Can’t Stop the Feeling', three years after the release of his last album 'The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2' in 2013. The new track is part of the upcoming animated film 'Trolls'. The song's video features Timberlake's co-stars from the film including Gwen Stefani, Anna Kendrick, James Corden and Kunal Nayyar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:06 pm on 07 May
Poster of Hanks and Irrfan starrer 'Inferno' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
The poster for the Tom Hanks and Irrfan Khan starrer 'Inferno' has been unveiled. The film is based on the 2013 book 'Inferno' by Dan Brown and is a sequel to the 2006 film 'Da Vinci Code'. Hanks will be seen reprising his role as the character Robert Langdon while Irrfan will portray the character Harry 'The Provost' Sims.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:29 pm on 07 May
Would love to act on television again: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he would "love to act on television again" as some stories cannot be told in two hours but require ten hours. He added, "I hope we can get into the zone of one-hour shows, short series... like the American TV industry." Notably, SRK made his onscreen debut with the 1989 TV series, 'Fauji'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:55 pm on 07 May
'Taang Uthake' song from 'Housefull 3' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
'Taang Uthake', the new song from upcoming movie 'Housefull 3' was released on Friday. The song has been composed by Sohail Sen and he has sung it along with Mika Singh, Neeti Mohan, Mamta Sharma and Hrishikesh Chury. The song's video features the lead stars including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Jacqueline Fernandez. The film will release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:15 pm on 07 May
Shashi Kapoor's biography released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
'Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star', a biography of veteran actor Shashi Kapoor authored by film journalist Aseem Chhabra was released on Friday. The foreword to the biography has been penned by filmmaker Karan Johar. Undisclosed stories by Shashi's family and friends including Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Shabana Azmi, Sharmila Tagore and Shyam Benegal have been mentioned in the biography.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:53 pm on 07 May
Teaser of 'Raman Raghav 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 07 May 2016,Saturday
The teaser for the upcoming thriller 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was released on Friday. Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the titular character and Vicky Kaushal as a cop. Based on the serial killer Raman Raghav and his murder spree in Mumbai in the 1960s, the film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:55 am on 07 May
No innovative thinking in '1920 London': TOI
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
The Sharman Joshi starrer '1920 London', the third installment of the '1920' horror franchise, which released on Friday, does not have "an inkling of innovative thinking", wrote the Times of India. The Indian Express wrote, "Hats off for at least the ambition" while Koimoi called it a "yawn fest." It was rated 1/5 (India Express, TOI) and 1.5/5 (Koimoi).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:45 pm on 06 May
Documentary to be made on Oscar Pistorius
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
A documentary is being made on the former Paralympian and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius. Directed by Vaughan Sivell, the documentary titled 'Pistorius' will be introduced to distributors at this year's Cannes Film Festival. According to the film’s sales company 'Content Media', the film seeks to discover whether the image that people have of [Pistorius] is the truth.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 06 May
WB varsity cancels screening of 'Buddha In A...'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
Kolkata's Jadavpur University has cancelled a screening of filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s political satire 'Buddha In A Traffic Jam' citing the prevailing model code of conduct in West Bengal due to the assembly elections. Agnihotri slammed the university's decision by calling it "a lame excuse". The film also stars Anupam Kher and revolves around corruption and Maoism in a business school.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:14 pm on 06 May
Alden as Han Solo in Star Wars spin-off: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
As per reports, actor Alden Ehrenreich will portray the character of a young 'Han Solo' in Disney’s upcoming film about the early life of the 'Star Wars' character. Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will helm the project, which is scheduled to release on 25th May, 2018. Notably, Harrison Ford has played the character in previous Star Wars films.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:48 pm on 06 May
Tight script makes 'Traffic' a must watch: HT
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
The Manoj Bajpayee starrer 'Traffic' which released on Friday, is "a must watch" for its "tight script" and "stellar performance", wrote Hindustan Times. NDTV called the film "racy and gripping" while India Today said that the film "lacks direction and pace". The film has been rated 4/5 (HT, NDTV) and 1.5/5 (India Today).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:08 pm on 06 May
TVF, Raftaar release new video 'Cute Vol 1'
short by Jatan Desai / on 06 May 2016,Friday
The Viral Fever on Friday released a new video song 'Cute Volume 1' featuring Raftaar, Kanan Gill along with the starcast of its shows 'Pitchers' and 'Permanent Roommates'. In the video, Naveen of TVF Pitchers fame seeks help from his friends Kanan and Raftaar to impress a girl, Maanvi with a rap song.
short by Jatan Desai / 04:44 pm on 06 May
Movie Review: 'Captain America: Civil War'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
The Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr starrer 'Captain America: Civil War' which released on Friday, is "among Marvel's best offerings so far", wrote India Today. The Times of India wrote that the film "is... a battle royale between superheroes" while Hindustan Times called it "a fast-paced... firework." It was rated 4.5/5 (India Today) and 4/5 (HT, TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:26 pm on 06 May
Movie Review: 'One Night Stand'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
Sunny Leone starrer 'One Night Stand', which released on Friday, is "saddled with an inept plot and shallow acts", wrote Indian Express. Hindustan Times wrote, "Burning issues like marital rape and career after marriage are treated with... a progressive outlook" while the Times of India called it "singularly superficial". It was rated 1.5/5 (Indian Express), 2.5 (HT) and 2/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:55 pm on 06 May
'Muchhi Re' first song from Veerappan released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
'Muchhi Re', the first song from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film 'Veerappan' was released on Thursday. The song has been sung by Mohan Kanan with music by Jeet Gannguli. The film stars Sandeep Bhardwaj as Veerappan while Sachiin J Joshi, Usha Jadhav and Lisa Ray feature in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:01 pm on 06 May
Singh has right to say what he wants: Amitabh
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday said that former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh is a friend and he has the right to say what he wants. Earlier, Singh reportedly said, "He (Amitabh) actually warned me not to accept Jaya Bachchan in my political field considering her inconsistent nature and habits. But I did not adhere to his noble advice."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:32 pm on 06 May
Kumar plans to star in remake of Theri: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
Actor Akshay Kumar is reportedly planning to play the lead role in the Hindi remake of the Vijay starrer Tamil film 'Theri' . As per reports, Kumar plans to acquire the remake rights for the film. Earlier, Kumar has already played the lead role in the Hindi remake of Vijay's film 'Thuppakki', titled 'Holiday: A Solider Is Never Off Duty'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:38 pm on 06 May
Admire Ranaut for standing up for herself: Balan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
Actress Vidya Balan has said that she has the greatest admiration for Kangana Ranaut for standing up for herself in the legal row involving Hrithik Roshan. Vidya added, "I think that it is very creditable because as women we find it very easy to stand up for other people... but we rarely stand for ourselves."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:04 pm on 06 May
New trailer of 'Now You See Me 2' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 06 May 2016,Friday
A new trailer for the Morgan Freeman and Daniel Radcliffe starrer 'Now You See Me 2' was released on Thursday. The film, which is a sequel to the 2013 film 'Now You See Me', also stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Lizzy Caplan. Directed by Jon M Chu, the film will release on July 4.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:54 am on 06 May
Obama dances with Star Wars robot on 'May 4th'
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
United States President Barack Obama along with his wife Michelle Obama on Wednesday (May the 4th) danced with Star Wars' robot R2-D2 and Storm Troopers in the White House. Notably, the day is celebrated as Star Wars Day as the phrase "May The Force (Fourth) be with you" is often used in the Star Wars film series.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 10:32 pm on 05 May
'Kahaani 2' to release on November 25
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
The Vidya Balan starrer 'Kahaani 2' will release on November 25, as per a tweet by Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film, which also stars Arjun Rampal, is a sequel to the 2014 thriller 'Kahaani'. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film's crew is currently shooting in Kolkata, which was also the setting for the first film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:32 pm on 05 May
Arnold to star in 'Why We're Killing Gunther'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in the upcoming action-comedy film 'Why We're Killing Gunther'. The 68-year-old will portray the titular character of 'Gunther', an elite assassin. The film will mark the directorial debut for Saturday Night Live's (SNL) Taran Killam. The film also stars 'How I Met Your Mother' actress Cobie Smulders and SNL actors Bobby Moynihan and Paul Brittain.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:23 pm on 05 May
Swiss government honours Yash Chopra with statue
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
A bronze statue of director Yash Chopra was unveiled by the Swiss government in the town of Interlaken on Wednesday to honour the late filmmaker. The statue was inaugurated by Chopra's wife Pamela and daughter-in-law Rani Mukherjee​. Earlier in 2011, Chopra was awarded the honorary title of 'Ambassador of Interlaken'. Many of Chopra's iconic films have been shot in Switzerland.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:54 pm on 05 May
New wasp species named after Brad Pitt
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
A new species of wasp discovered in South Africa by an international research team has been named after the actor Brad Pitt. Dr. Buntika A Butcher from Thailand named the wasp 'Conobregma bradpitti' after recalling her long hours of studying in her laboratory under the poster of her favourite actor. The team also discovered another new wasp species from India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:32 pm on 05 May
Official trailer of 'TE3N' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'TE3N' was released on Thursday. Set in Kolkata, the emotional thriller stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a priest and Vidya Balan as a police officer. It revolves around the kidnapping of the granddaughter of John Biswas, the character played by Amitabh Bachchan. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the film will release on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:13 pm on 05 May
Deepika auditioned for The Mummy reboot: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
As per reports, actress Deepika Padukone has auditioned for a role in the 2017 reboot of 'The Mummy' franchise which stars Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella. Deepika is reportedly yet to hear from the casting directors. Earlier, Huma Qureshi auditioned for the main lead opposite Cruise. Notably, Deepika will make her Hollywood debut with 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:07 pm on 05 May
Bajpayee turns traffic cop for a day in Mumbai
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
Actor Manoj Bajpayee worked as a traffic cop at the Juhu signal in Mumbai on Wednesday. The 47-year-old actor said that he wanted to "salute the spirit of these unsung heroes" through his gesture. Notably, Bajpayee will be seen as a traffic cop in the upcoming film 'Traffic', which is based on a true story.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:42 pm on 05 May
New trailer of 'The Shallows' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
A new trailer for the Blake Lively starrer 'The Shallows' was released on Wednesday. The thriller revolves around Blake portraying the role of a young surfer who gets terrorised by a great white shark. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film also stars the Spanish actor Óscar Jaenada. The film is scheduled to release on June 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:21 pm on 05 May
First look of 'Kaabil' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 05 May 2016,Thursday
The first look of the Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Kaabil' was released on Wednesday. He shared the link along with the caption, "Blinded by a million eyes watching me...when in fact I am the observer, I am the watcher... The mind's eye sees all." Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the film also stars Yami Gautam and will release on Jan 26, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:56 pm on 05 May
'Joker' trailer YouTube's 2nd-most shared today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer of the upcoming Tamil movie 'Joker' was the second-most shared YouTube video on Facebook and Twitter in India on Wednesday. The video was posted on 20th April and has garnered over 4.5 lakh views so far. The movie, starring Tamil actor Guru Somasundaram, has been written and directed by Raju Murugan.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:14 pm on 04 May
Panama Papers: Ajay Devgn named in new release
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
The latest release in the "Panama Papers" leak has named actor Ajay Devgn for allegedly holding offshore accounts. He reportedly bought over the entire shareholding of a British Virgin Islands company Marylebone Entertainment Limited in 2013 and remained its director for over one year. However, Devgn claimed, "The company was set up with RBI guidelines for overseas direct investment route."
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 05:41 pm on 04 May
Hooda chained in heavy handcuffs for 'Sarbjit'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor Randeep Hooda in order to get into the titular character in the biopic 'Sarbjit' chained himself with heavy handcuffs weighing around 2.5 kg in each hand, as per the film's director Omung Kumar. “Randeep... has given immense dedication to his character," added Kumar. 'Sarbjit' is based on the life of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner who died in Pakistan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:30 pm on 04 May
My next film isn't sequel to Bang Bang: Sidharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has confirmed that his upcoming action-comedy film is not a sequel to the Hrithik Roshan-Katrina Kaif starrer 2014 film 'Bang Bang', as speculated in earlier reports. "We are shooting in Miami, Malaysia. I am preparing for action (sequences) in that," added Sidharth. Directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, the film also stars actress Jacqueline Fernandez.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:06 pm on 04 May
#MayThe4thBeWithYou trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
On the Star Wars day that celebrates the movie franchise created by George Lucas, #MayThe4thBeWithYou was a global Twitter trend on Wednesday. Users wished each other with tweets like, "#MayThe4thBeWithYou all my amazing padawans! Do or Do not, there is no try". Users also shared photographs of Star Wars memorabilia and discussed their favourite Star Wars movies.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:49 pm on 04 May
Virat starts following Anushka on social media
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has started following Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram. He started following her on May 1, which coincides with the actress' birthday. Virat had unfollowed Anushka after they reportedly broke up. However, as per reports, the two were recently spotted dining together.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:40 pm on 04 May
'Chitta Ve' 1st song from 'Udta Punjab' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
'Chitta Ve', the first song from the Shahid Kapoor starrer 'Udta Punjab' was released on Wednesday. Composed by Amit Trivedi, the song has been sung by Babu Haabi, Shahid Mallya and Bhanu Prtap. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, the film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh. The film is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:04 pm on 04 May
SRK's 'Raees' to release in January 2017
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
The release date for the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Raees' has been postponed to January 26, 2017. It had originally been planned for an Eid release this year. "A film of such magnitude requires the appropriate showcasing," said the producers on the date shift. Notably, this will make Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan' a solo release on Eid this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 04 May
Sonakshi features on Harper's Bazaar Bride cover
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has featured on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Bride for its May issue as a "boho bride". Posing with British model Stephen James, Sonakshi is seen in an Anita Dongre ensemble. Her look was accessorised using unconventional headgear, gold cuffs and a nose ring. "I think the look is very contemporary," said Sonakshi about her look.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:33 pm on 04 May
Shocked at this witch-hunt mentality: Kangana
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Actress Kangana Ranaut has said that she is shocked at this 'name-calling' and 'witch-hunt mentality', in her first statement amid the ongoing row with Hrithik Roshan and her ex-boyfriend Adhyayan Suman's comments. Kangana added that woman are called "daayan... or whore or psychopath" as men have the mentality, "If I can't get you, I might as well destroy you".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:31 pm on 04 May
Anne Frank story to be made into VR film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Teen writer and Holocaust victim Anne Frank's story will be made into a virtual reality film. Producer Jonah Hirsch and filmmaker Danny Abrahms wanted to "create a VR experience that connected viewers with arguably the most significant event in human history" using Frank's story. Notably, Frank recorded her experience of Nazi persecution during the World War II in a diary.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:44 pm on 04 May
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' new trailer out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer for the upcoming 3D science fiction action-comedy film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' was released on Tuesday. Featuring Megan Fox, Stephen Amell and Will Arnett, the film is a sequel to the 2014 film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. Directed by Dave Green, the film is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:13 pm on 04 May
Salman to star in Kabir Khan's 'Tubelight'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 04 May 2016,Wednesday
Director Kabir Khan has confirmed that Salman Khan will star in his upcoming film 'Tubelight'. “The film is on a territory that Salman and I have not ventured yet. So, we are excited about it," said Kabir. 'Tubelight' will be Salman’s third film with Kabir after the 2015 film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and the 2012 film 'Ek Tha Tiger'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:10 pm on 04 May
Amitabh, Kangana receive National Awards
short by Shipra Sharma / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut received National Awards for their roles in 'Piku' and 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' respectively at the 63rd National Film Awards ceremony held in Delhi on Tuesday. Meanwhile, veteran actor Manoj Kumar was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the ceremony. The awards were presented to the actors by President Pranab Mukherjee.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:09 pm on 03 May
Hrithik Roshan stars in 6 Pack Band's new single
short by Shipra Sharma / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Hrithik Roshan has featured in the latest single 'Ae Raju' by India's first transgender band '6 Pack Band'. It is the fifth single of the band, which was launched in January by Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films. The band, comprising six members from the 'Hijra' community, aims to further the cause of gender equality in India.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:42 pm on 03 May
First look of 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
The first look of the Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt starrer film 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' was released on Tuesday. The romantic comedy film is the second instalment of the franchise that began with 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' (2014). Shashank Khaitan, who directed the first film of the franchise, will be directing the film, which will release on March 10, 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:07 pm on 03 May
Case against Salman in UP court over 'Sultan'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
A complaint has been filed in a local court in Uttar Pradesh against actor Salman Khan and director Ali Abbas Zafar alleging that the film 'Sultan' was shot in Morna in Muzaffarnagar but the film depicts the location as Rewari in Haryana. The case was filed by a local named Ehtesham Siddiq and will be heard on May 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:13 pm on 03 May
'The Rock' launches alarm clock app
short by Twishy Shahi / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Wrestler and Hollywood star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has launched The Rock Clock, an alarm clock app for Android and iOS. Users can enter a personal goal, set the alarm and wake up with a new message from The Rock. It doesn’t have a snooze button and stores 25 custom alarm tones created by The Rock.
short by Twishy Shahi / 05:24 pm on 03 May
DDLJ most evergreen love story in B'wood: Survey
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, was voted as the most evergreen love story in Bollywood, according to a survey by SoGoSurvey. The survey had 4,100 participants, of which 47.33% people voted for the film. The Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer 'Aashiqui 2' came second while Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's 'Bajirao Mastani' was third.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:22 pm on 03 May
Red carpet looks from Met Gala 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Celebrities including Emma Watson, Lupita Nyong'o, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift on Monday attended 2016's Met Gala, which had the theme 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology'. Watson and Lupita chose Calvin Klein ensembles, with the latter sporting a towering four-tier hairdo. Beyoncé wore a latex Givenchy dress, while Swift was seen wearing a metallic Louis Vuitton dress.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:12 pm on 03 May
Anushka's first look from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
The first look of Anushka Sharma in the upcoming romantic drama 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' has been unveiled by its director Karan Johar. The film also stars Aishwarya Rai, Ranbir Kapoor and Fawad Khan in leading roles. As per reports, Anushka's character belongs to a royal family in Karachi and her love interest will be played by Fawad Khan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:37 pm on 03 May
Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 2
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
The second episode of 'Game of Thrones' season 6, which aired on Monday, "was more of a build-up of the wars that are likely to come," wrote India Today. Meanwhile, Hindustan Times called the episode "especially gory." Times of India hinted that the episode, which will be aired on Indian television on Tuesday, has the "biggest reveal yet".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:00 pm on 03 May
Sonakshi, Akshay to star in 'Namastey England'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Sonakshi Sinha will be the female lead in 'Namastey England', as per filmmaker Vipul Shah. The 28-year-old actress will be starring opposite Akshay Kumar in what Shah calls "a never-seen-before avatar" of Sonakshi. Shah clarified that the film is not a sequel or continuation of his 2007 film 'Namastey London', which starred Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:52 pm on 03 May
Official trailer of 'Bad Moms' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer for the upcoming American comedy film 'Bad Moms' has been released. Starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate, Kathryn Hahn, and Jada Pinkett Smith, the film revolves around the lives of three overworked and under-appreciated mothers. Directed and written by Jon Lucas & Scott Moore, the film is scheduled to release on July 29.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:23 pm on 03 May
Will never reconcile with Hrithik: Sussanne Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Sussanne Khan on Monday stated that she will never reconcile with her former husband Hrithik Roshan. She tweeted, "I request people to stop speculating. There will never be a reconciliation with @iHrithik. But we will always be good parents." The two were spotted having lunch with their sons recently. Sussanne and Hrithik separated in 2014, after fourteen years of marriage.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:02 pm on 03 May
Dharmendra, Jeetendra felicitated by MNS
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 03 May 2016,Tuesday
Veteran actors Dharmendra and Jeetendra were honoured by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Monday for their contribution to the film industry. They were honoured as part of the Maharashtra Day event by MNS. Backstage artists including Chetan Sashital, regarded as Amitabh Bachchan's official dubbing artist, fight master Ravi Diwan and ticket-seller Chandrashekar Dhuri were also felicitated.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:27 pm on 03 May
Roberts paid $3 mn for 'Mother's Day': Report
short by Shipra Sharma / on 02 May 2016,Monday
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was paid $3 million for essaying a supporting role in the film 'Mother's Day', Variety reported. Notably, Roberts' role needed her to work for only four days for the film, which collected $8.3 million in its opening weekend. Earlier, in 2000, the actress was paid a record $20 million for the film 'Erin Brockovich'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:08 pm on 02 May
Prince's 'Purple Rain' jacket to be auctioned
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
A motorcycle jacket worn by singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Prince in the 1984 film 'Purple Rain', will officially be up for sale at the 'Profiles in History' auction house on June 29. The iconic jacket is seen in a scene where the late singer rides his motorcycle alongside actress Apollonia Kotero. The auction will remain open to bidders worldwide through the internet.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:22 pm on 02 May
The Edge 1st rock star to play at Sistine Chapel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
'The Edge', lead guitarist with the Irish band 'U2', has become the first rock star to play in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. David Evans, who is known by his stage name 'The Edge', described the venue as "the most beautiful parish hall in the world". He sang four songs including versions of U2 songs 'Ordinary love' and 'Yahweh'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:02 pm on 02 May
'Tu Hi Na Jaane' song from 'Azhar' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
'Tu Hi Na Jaane', the new song from the Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai and Nargis Fakhri-starrer film 'Azhar' has been released. The song has been sung by Sonu Nigam and Prakriti Kakar and features the three lead characters. Based on the life of former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, the film is scheduled to release on May 13.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:40 pm on 02 May
Alia, Varun hint at 'Humpty Sharma...' sequel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan may return for a sequel to the 2014 film 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya'. The actors along with Karan Johar tweeted about the possibility of the film's sequel, along with a picture. "I hear the 1st ever love franchise is in the air!" tweeted Varun, while Alia wrote, "The "dulhania" is on the move!!"
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:31 pm on 02 May
'Baaghi' gets 3rd highest opening weekend of '16
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
'Baaghi', which released on Friday, collected ₹38.58 crore in its opening weekend, getting the third biggest opening weekend of 2016 for a Bollywood film. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹11.94 crore on Friday, ₹11.13 crore on Saturday and ₹15.51 crore on Sunday. Directed by Sabbir Khan, the film stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:48 pm on 02 May
Priyanka's 'Quantico' airs mid-season premiere
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
The Priyanka Chopra starrer TV series 'Quantico' aired its 20th episode on Monday as part of its mid-season premiere. "The Voice was finally revealed on Quantico," wrote TV Guide referring to the terrorist behind the bombings. "The mystery has been solved in a surprisingly casual manner," Vulture wrote. "You can trust nothing this show tells you," said Entertainment Weekly.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:40 pm on 02 May
Satyajit Ray was born on this day
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 02 May 2016,Monday
Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray was born on May 2, 1921, in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Kolkata, West Bengal). His films have bagged 32 National Awards by the Government of India, out of which six are for Best Director. He was conferred with the Bharat Ratna a few days before his demise on April 23, 1992.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:05 pm on 02 May
Hrithik criticises anti-Kangana Twitter trend
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
Actor Hrithik Roshan on Sunday criticised a Twitter trend titled 'Characterless Kangana' where Kangana Ranaut was called "characterless" and "publicity hungry" while being slammed for her alleged past affairs. "It is characterless to judge another. Whatever may be the case," tweeted Hrithik. The two are currently involved in a legal battle which started with Kangana calling Hrithik her "silly ex".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:54 pm on 02 May
First look of Vivek Oberoi's 'Rai' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared the first look of his upcoming film 'Rai'. Starring Vivek Oberoi in the titular role, the film is based on the life of underworld don Muthappa Rai, described as the "greatest gangster ever" in the film. Varma said that the film is going to be his most expensive film costing him over ₹55 crore.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:51 pm on 02 May
Aamir to play music composer in next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Aamir Khan will play a music composer in the upcoming film titled 'Secret Superstar'. The film will be produced by Aamir and will mark the directorial debut of his manager Advait Chandan. Reportedly, the film will be about a teenager who saves her mother from her abusive father with the help of an alcoholic divorcee.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:17 pm on 02 May
Don’t want to do sex comedy films: Sunny
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 02 May 2016,Monday
Actress Sunny Leone has said that currently she is not interested in being a part of adult comedy films again. However, she said, "If the right project comes to me I will see." "[I]f there is consistency of these (adult comedy) films, then people won’t take it seriously", Sunny added. She was last seen onscreen in the adult comedy 'Mastizaade'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:05 pm on 02 May
B'wood pressure helped me lose weight: Parineeti
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Parineeti Chopra has said that she succumbed to the pressure in Bollywood for being thin. However, she added, "[T]hank God I became an actor and had that pressure!". “All my life, I have struggled with how I look... and how people looked at me. I was constantly made fun of," admitted Parineeti while sharing a picture from her past.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:11 pm on 01 May
#HBDDearestThalaAjith trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
On Kollywood actor Ajith's 45th birthday, #HBDDearestThalaAjith and 'Happy Birthday Thala' were top Indian Twitter trends on Sunday. Fans wished the actor with tweets like, "#Thala the one man show. He is the man of hardwork, king of opening, god father of acting #HBDDearestThalaAjith". Fans also shared photographs of the social service activities they performed on the actor's birthday.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:13 pm on 01 May
Rahman, Santana perform together in US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
Composer and singer AR Rahman and Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana recently performed together at a concert in San Francisco, USA. Rahman's hit song 'Chhaiya Chhaiya' from the 1998 Hindi film 'Dil Se' was one of the tracks that Rahman and Santana performed together. "It was an amazing experience to perform with you (Santana) on stage," tweeted Rahman.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:58 pm on 01 May
'Paid more than a man only if you're Priyanka'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Kalki Koechlin while addressing the pay parity between men and women in Bollywood has said, "You only get paid more than a man if you are Priyanka Chopra." The 32-year-old actress reportedly termed Bollywood as 'patriarchal', while sharing her experiences. "(A) producer showed me the exact spot on my face where I needed to get a botox," said Kalki.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:34 pm on 01 May
Sidharth, Sonakshi in 'Ittefaq' reboot: Reports
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly star in a remake of the 1969 murder mystery 'Ittefaq'. As per reports, filmmaker BR Chopra's grandson, Abhay Chopra is set to produce a remake of the film with Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar. Abhay's brother Kapil will co-produce the film. 'Ittefaq' (1969) featured Rajesh Khanna and Nanda in lead roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:55 pm on 01 May
Poster of Amitabh's 'TE3N' unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
The first poster of the Amitabh Bachchan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'TE3N' was unveiled on Sunday. The emotional thriller, which is set in Kolkata, also stars Vidya Balan and revolves around a crime which changes the lives of three characters related to it. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the film is scheduled to release on June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:23 pm on 01 May
Obama is funny, charming: Priyanka Chopra
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who attended the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington on Saturday, called US President Barack Obama "funny and charming". She chose a black Zuhair Murad gown with ruffles and sheer panels for the occasion. Sharing a picture with Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, Priyanka wrote that she would start working on their girls' education program.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:09 pm on 01 May
New teaser of 'Sultan' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
A new teaser for the Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer film 'Sultan' was released on Sunday. The teaser exclusively features Anushka and introduces her as wrestler Aarfa. Notably, the teaser was released to coincide with Anushka's birthday as she turned 28 on May 1. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film will release on Eid this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:36 pm on 01 May
Teaser of Rajinikanth's 'Kabali' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
The teaser for the Rajinikanth starrer upcoming Tamil film 'Kabali' was released on Sunday. The 65-year-old actor will be seen playing the role of an ageing don in the film. The crime drama also features Radhika Apte as Rajinikanth's wife, while Dinesh Ravi, John Vijay and Dhansika also appear in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to release this May.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:06 pm on 01 May
'Baaghi' becomes third highest opener of 2016
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 01 May 2016,Sunday
Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff starrer 'Baaghi' which released on Friday has become the third highest opener of the year 2016, after Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan' and Akshay Kumar starrer 'Airlift'. While 'Baaghi' earned ₹11.87 crore on its opening day, 'Fan' had grossed ₹19.20 crore and 'Airlift' had made a business of ₹12.35 crore, Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 01:34 am on 01 May
Bipasha ties the knot with Karan Singh Grover
short by Shipra Sharma / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actress Bipasha Basu tied the knot with actor Karan Singh Grover on Saturday in a private ceremony at a hotel in south Mumbai. The wedding, which was conducted as per Bengali rituals, was attended only by the couple's family members and close friends. It was followed by a reception held in the evening at a hotel in the city.
short by Shipra Sharma / 10:04 pm on 30 Apr
Kesha releases 1st single 'True Colors' in 3 yrs
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
Singer Kesha has released 'True Colors', her first single since her legal battle with Sony Music over a sexual assault case against music producer Dr Luke in 2014. The 'Tik Tok' hitmaker collaborated with musician Zedd to re-release a version of his 2015 song, 'True Colors'. "This is more than a song... it’s a declaration of my truth," tweeted Kesha.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:53 pm on 30 Apr
Poster of 'Beiimaan Love' unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
A new poster of the upcoming musical dark romance film 'Beiimaan Love' has been released. The film brings together Sunny Leone and Rajniesh Duggall in the lead roles after they shared onscreen space in the 2015 film 'Ek Paheli Leela'. Directed by Rajeev Chaudhari, the film is scheduled to release on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:42 pm on 30 Apr
Drake releases new album 'Views'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
Canadian rapper Drake on Friday released his new album 'Views'. “The album is based around the change of the seasons in our city (Toronto),” said the 29-year-old rapper. Released exclusively on Apple Music and iTunes, the album is his fourth studio album. The song 'Too Good' is a collaboration with Rihanna while Kanye West has produced 'U With Me?'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:40 pm on 30 Apr
New poster of 'Kabali' unveiled
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
A new poster for the Rajinikanth starrer Tamil film 'Kabali' was revealed by the film's director Pa Ranjith on Saturday, a day ahead of its teaser release. The crime drama film also stars Radhika Apte as Rajinikanth's wife while Dinesh Ravi, John Vijay and Dhansika are also part of the cast. The film is scheduled to release this May.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:22 pm on 30 Apr
#RIPJustinHair trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
After singer Justin Beiber changed his hairstyle to a buzz cut, #RIPJustinHair was a global Twitter trend on Saturday. The singer's fans appreciated this with tweets like, "Justin looks so good with his new hair cut and his brown hair is back I love life", and "Justin's hair is literally starting fresh. a whole new era is among us".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:02 pm on 30 Apr
Reynolds writes tribute for cancer victim fan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Ryan Reynolds has written a tribute to Connor McGrath, a 13-year-old Canadian fan, who died earlier this week after fighting cancer for three years. Reynolds had been visiting Connor through the Make-a-Wish Foundation. "We met because he loved Deadpool," Reynolds wrote. Connor was the first person to watch 'Deadpool' after Reynolds surprised him with the film's rough cut.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:12 pm on 30 Apr
Trailer of 'Southside With You' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
The trailer for the romantic drama 'Southside With You' has been released. Based on the summer when US President Barack Obama first met his future wife Michelle Robinson, the film stars Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter as the younger version of Barack and Michelle on their 'first date'. Produced by singer John Legend, the film will release on August 19.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:38 pm on 30 Apr
Official trailer of 'Tulip Fever' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
The official trailer for the Alicia Vikander starrer period drama 'Tulip Fever' was released on Thursday. Directed by Justin Chadwick, the film is based on Deborah Moggach's novel of the same name, which explores Netherlands in the early 17th-century. Also starring Christoph Waltz, Dane DeHaan, Zach Galifianakis and Cara Delevingne, the film is scheduled to release on July 15.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:16 pm on 30 Apr
Kumar apologises to fan punched by his bodyguard
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Akshay Kumar has posted an apology on Twitter over the recent incident where a fan, while trying to click a selfie with the actor, was punched by his bodyguard. "My sincere apology to the fan who was hurt. I hold my fans in the highest regard and such incidents are always upsetting," said Kumar.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:04 pm on 30 Apr
Haasan to reprise Balram Naidu character in film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Kamal Haasan in his upcoming trilingual film titled 'Sabash Kundu' in Hindi, will be seen reviving the witty character 'Balram Naidu' from his earlier work 'Dasavatharam'. The film also stars Saurabh Shukla in the Hindi version and is set to release additionally in Tamil and Telugu. The Tamil version will also star Shruti Haasan and veteran Telugu comedian Brahmanandam.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:39 pm on 30 Apr
Sunny promotes adoption of dogs in new PETA ad
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has released an advertisement with actress Sunny Leone urging people to "adopt a dog from the street or a shelter". "If you can rescue an animal, then that’s one of the greatest gifts you can give," said Sunny. Notably, India recently banned the import of foreign dogs for breeding.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:56 pm on 30 Apr
Chiranjeevi's 150th film officially launched
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday
The 150th film of Telugu actor-politician and Padma Bhushan awardee Chiranjeevi was launched at the office of the Konidela Production Company in Hyderabad on Friday. The film is the debut venture of the production house owned by Chiranjeevi's son and wife. The film, which is expected to release during Pongal 2017, is a Telugu remake of the Tamil film 'Kaththi'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:39 pm on 30 Apr
Sonam 1st Bollywood celebrity to launch own app
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Actress Sonam Kapoor has become the first Bollywood celebrity to launch her own app. Releasing the app 'Sonam Kapoor' for Android and iPhone users at an event in Mumbai on Friday, she said, "It will have original content." Through options like 'My Tribe', 'My Life' and 'Sonam Live,' Sonam will interact with fans and answer questions in live chats.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:43 pm on 29 Apr
Mobile game of Suriya starrer 24 to be launched
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
The mobile game '24 Athreya Run', based on Suriya's upcoming Tamil film '24', will be launched on Play Store and App Store on May 1. Created by Creative Monkey Games, the teaser for the game shows all the three characters played by Suriya- Athreya, Mani and Sethuraman. Meanwhile, the film is scheduled to release on May 6.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:46 pm on 29 Apr
12-yr-old B'luru girl to sing at Carnegie Hall
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
As per a report by The Better India, Nilajanaa Jayant, a 12-year-old girl from Bengaluru, will be performing live at New York's Carnegie Hall alongside Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Ustad Zakir Hussain in October. She was given the opportunity on her recent win in the Musical Theater/Disney/Broadway/Jazz category at the Golden Voices of America challenge.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:37 pm on 29 Apr
Want to work with Deepika, Anushka: Sidharth
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Actor Sidharth Malhotra has said that he is done working with younger heroines and is looking to work with Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma. "A lot new pairings are there to be explored... I am looking for good content and love stories to make them happen," said the 31-year-old actor. Sidharth has worked with Anushka in a Bru coffee advertisement.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:52 pm on 29 Apr
#JanaGanaMana trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
After Tollywood Director Puri Jagannath announced his third movie with Telugu actor Mahesh Babu titled 'Jana Gana Mana' , #JanaGanaMana was a top Indian Twitter trend on Friday. Users trolled the trend with tweets like, "Feeling a bit uncomfortable because I am standing at ATTENTION while tweeting. #JanaGanaMana is trending". Fans also expressed their excitement for the upcoming movie.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:30 pm on 29 Apr
Stallone to make TV series debut with 'Omerta'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Actor Sylvester Stallone will be making his debut in television series with the mafia drama 'Omerta'. A TV adaptation of the last novel in Mario Puzo’s mafia trilogy that started with 'The Godfather', 'Omerta' will be directed by Antoine Fuqua. The 69-year-old actor will reportedly portray a mob boss in the television series.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:22 pm on 29 Apr
Movie review: The Man Who Knew Infinity
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
The Dev Patel starrer 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', which released on Friday, is "more exotic than real", wrote Hindustan Times. Times of India (TOI) called the film "both enjoyable and gripping", while IANS said that it "unravels the mystique of the unschooled maestro (Ramanujan). It has been rated 2.5/5 (HT), 3.5/5 (TOI) and 5/5 (IANS).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:55 pm on 29 Apr
Official trailer of 'The Duel' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
The official trailer for the upcoming supernatural thriller 'The Duel' was released on Thursday. Directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith, the film stars Liam Hemsworth as a Texas ranger and Woody Harrelson as an influential preacher. Hemsworth and Harrelson were last seen together on-screen in 'The Hunger Games' series. The film is scheduled to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:54 pm on 29 Apr
Who is Adhyayan, says Aditya Pancholi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Aditya Pancholi when asked about Adhyayan Suman's interview about Kangana Ranaut, on Thursday responded, "Who Adhyayan? Who is he? Bring him here.” Pancholi, who is reportedly an ex-boyfriend of Kangana, was named by Adhyayan in the interview as the man who warned him to stay away from the actress. Earlier, Pancholi praised Kangana for her career achievements.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:23 pm on 29 Apr
Trailer of 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
The trailer for 'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie' has been released. The film, based on the television show 'Absolutely Fabulous', brings together Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley four years after the last episode of the BBC sitcom. The film features a host of cameos from celebrities including Kate Moss, Harry Styles and Kim Kardashian. It will release on July 1.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:56 pm on 29 Apr
Baaghi has enjoyable first half: Indian Express
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
The Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor starrer film 'Baaghi', which released on Friday, "has an enjoyable first half", wrote Indian Express. Zee News called the film "a confusing mixture of everything", while Deccan Chronicle called the chemistry between Tiger and Shraddha "appealing". It has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 1.5/5 (Deccan Chronicle) and 2.5/5 (Zee News).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:41 pm on 29 Apr
Girls love my eyes: Shah Rukh Khan
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that girls love his eyes. "My eyes are bedroom eyes, they are supposed to be sexy, they are not tired", said Khan. Speaking about his look for his upcoming film 'Raees', on the live video platform '#fame', he added that his kohl-lined eyes make him appear a "little mean".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:19 pm on 29 Apr
Kulkarni's husband wanted in ₹2,000 cr drug bust
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Former actress Mamta Kulkarni's husband Vicky Goswami has been alleged of being involved in a ₹2,000 crore narcotics racket which was unearthed after a drug bust in Thane, Mumbai. "We shall probe her (Kulkarni's) role in the matter,” said Thane police commissioner Parambir Singh. Meanwhile, Mamta denied Vicky's involvement in the drug dealings and claimed he was innocent.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:05 pm on 29 Apr
Vikander to play Lara Croft in new film: Reports
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander will be portraying 'Lara Croft' in the upcoming Tomb Raider franchise reboot, as per reports. According to the director of the film Roar Uthaug, the reboot will reportedly feature a relatable Lara Croft who feels "like a real human being". In the earlier Tomb Raider films of 2001 and 2003, Angelina Jolie had portrayed Lara Croft.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:40 pm on 29 Apr
'Tung Lak' song from 'Sarbjit' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
'Tung Lak', the new song from the upcoming film 'Sarbjit' was released on Thursday. Sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shail Hada and Kalpana Gandharv, the song has been composed by Shail- Pritesh. It features Randeep Hooda, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Richa Chadha. Directed by Omung Kumar, 'Sarbjit' is scheduled to release on May 20.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:08 pm on 29 Apr
SRK's 'Raees' sued for ₹101 cr by gangster's son
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan's production house and co-producers of the film 'Raees' have been sued for ₹101 crore by gangster Abdul Latif's son Mustaq Ahmad, who claimed that the film attempts to defame his father. Ahmad also sought an injunction against the film's release. An Ahmedabad court has sought a response in the matter by May 11.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:43 pm on 29 Apr
First look of Anushka in 'Sultan' revealed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Actress Anushka Sharma on Friday took to Twitter to reveal her look in the upcoming film 'Sultan'. The actress plays the role of wrestler Aarfa in the film, which stars Salman Khan as Sultan. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the sports-drama film also features Randeep Hooda as Sultan's coach. It is scheduled to release on July 6.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:08 pm on 29 Apr
Trailer of 'Florence Foster Jenkins' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
The trailer of the Meryl Streep starrer film 'Florence Foster Jenkins' has been released. The British-French biographical comedy-drama, also starring Hugh Grant, is based on Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who became an opera singer known for her lack of singing skills. Directed by Stephen Frears, the film is scheduled to release in the US on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:54 am on 29 Apr
Marvel and Cartoon Network park to open in Dubai
short by Suchismita Majumder / on 29 Apr 2016,Friday
Local developer Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group is planning to come up with a 1.5 million-square-foot indoor amusement park on the outskirts of Dubai, based on characters and shows from Marvel comics and Cartoon Network. They are planning to inaugurate it by August 15. The park will have three sections -- Marvel, Cartoon Network and dinosaurs, and roller coasters.
short by Suchismita Majumder / 08:36 am on 29 Apr
France honours Mikkelsen with top civilian award
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, best known for portraying the role of the villain Le Chiffre in the 2006 Bond film 'Casino Royale', on Wednesday received France's top civilian award. France’s ambassador to Denmark François Zimeray conferred the 'Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters' honour on Mikkelsen, while describing him as "an all-round actor, whose face tells it all".
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:43 pm on 28 Apr
Melinda Gates writes to Kalki praising her poem
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Actress Kalki Koechlin on Wednesday took to Instagram to share a letter she received from Melinda Gates, the Co-Chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, praising the actress' video poem 'The Printing Machine'. "Your video poem... was both powerful and thought-provoking. Thank you for bringing attention to violence and discrimination against women", Gates wrote in the letter.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:05 pm on 28 Apr
First look of Amitabh, Vidya in 'TE3N' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Thursday took to Twitter to share the first look of actors Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in their upcoming film 'TE3N'. The film has been produced by Sujoy Ghosh and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. It was earlier scheduled to release on May 20. However, its release was later postponed to June 10.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:03 pm on 28 Apr
#FormationWorldTour trending on Twitter today
short by Dishant Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
On the day American singer Beyoncé's Formation World Tour commenced in Miami, #FormationWorldTour was a top Twitter trend globally on Thursday. A user appreciated the Miami concert by tweeting, "#FormationWorldTour has the single most perfect setlist I've ever seen. It's everything we wanted and more." Meanwhile, another user tweeted, "One of the best show in a while!! #FormationWorldTour".
short by Dishant Sharma / 07:42 pm on 28 Apr
Neetu Chandra criticises 'Udta Punjab' director
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Neetu Chandra has written an open letter to 'Udta Punjab' director Abhishek Chaubey and actress Alia Bhatt for stereotyping Biharis in the film. "Abhishek Chaubey is guilty of strengthening the stereotype of Biharis by creating Bhatt's character the way it is", she wrote. Neetu further added, "[A]lmost all the films made by Prakash Jha... have always stereotyped Biharis".
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:09 pm on 28 Apr
Sonam shares 'mysterious' video on Facebook
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Actress Sonam Kapoor on Wednesday posted a 'mysterious' video on Facebook, with the title 'My "Intervention" Their interference!'. The video features Sonam's friends Atul Kasbekar, Swara Bhaskar and Namrata Soni, along with her sister Rhea Kapoor, who express their confusion over Sonam's "weird" behaviour. However, the purpose behind sharing the video was not revealed by Sonam.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:00 pm on 28 Apr
Official trailer of 'Captain Fantastic' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the film 'Captain Fantastic' has been released. The film featuring Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella and Missi Pyle, among others, is based on a man who tries to reintegrate into society after living in isolation for a decade. The film has been selected for screening at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and will release on July 8.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:21 pm on 28 Apr
Official trailer of 'Snowden' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the upcoming political thriller film 'Snowden' has been released. The film is based on the true story of Edward Snowden, an American computer professional who leaked classified information about National Security Agency's surveillance program. It features Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Snowden, alongside Shailene Woodley and Melissa Leo. The film is scheduled to release on September 16.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:52 pm on 28 Apr
Akshay to honour girl who fought her molester
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Akshay Kumar has decided to felicitate Shreya Naik, a 19-year-old Mumbai girl, who reportedly beat up a man who tried molesting her. Notably, Shreya had been trained in martial arts by a centre run by Akshay and Yuva Sena Chief Aditya Thackeray. "This is very important... it will give other girls the confidence to face such situations bravely", Akshay said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:07 pm on 28 Apr
I support Hrithik: Sussanne on Kangana issue
short by Shipra Sharma / on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday
Sussanne Khan, former wife of Hrithik Roshan, on Wednesday came out in support of the actor in relation to his ongoing legal fight with actress Kangana Ranaut. Sharing a picture with Hrithik, Sussanne wrote, "Pictures are photo shopped and untrue stories carry too much weight... I support Hrithik in this". Earlier, pictures of Hrithik and Kangana had appeared online.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:59 am on 28 Apr
Behind the scenes video from 'Udta Punjab' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
A behind-the-scenes video showing actor Shahid Kapoor's transformation into Punjab based rockstar 'Tommy Singh', his character in the upcoming film 'Udta Punjab', has been released. The video shows Shahid, who has grown his hair for the film, trying the getup for 'Tommy' which includes piercings, flashy costumes and accessories. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, the film will release on June 17.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:35 pm on 27 Apr
'Salman's film shoot disrupts Olympics practice'
short by Shankar Venkatraman / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
According to a Sportskeeda report, four Indian athletes preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, were asked 'not to disturb proceedings' of Salman Khan's Sultan, shooting at the stadium. The guards were reportedly "clueless" about who the athletes were. The athletes said "...our goal is Rio and we don’t want to be distracted by anything."
short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:15 pm on 27 Apr
Dunst among four women jury members for Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Four women, including actors Kirsten Dunst, Vanessa Paradis and Valeria Golino, and Iranian producer Katayoon Shahabi are part of the Cannes Film Festival jury, making it the most feminine jury of the 69-year-old festival. 'Mad Max' director George Miller will be presiding over the nine-member jury. "Cannes has always sought to adopt a universal and international approach," the organisers said.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:32 pm on 27 Apr
Kabir Khan heckled by protesters in Karachi
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' director Kabir Khan was accosted by a group of angry protesters at the Karachi International Airport in Pakistan on Wednesday. The angry protesters, many of them wielding shoes, shouted 'shame shame' and directed anti-India and pro-Pakistan slogans at Khan. Notably, his 2015 film 'Phantom', starring Saif Ali Khan, was banned in Pakistan for its anti-Pakistan content.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:37 pm on 27 Apr
Sonakshi to play Pak journalist in Noor: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Sonakshi Sinha will reportedly play a Pakistani journalist in the upcoming film 'Noor'. The film is based on the novel 'Karachi, You’re Killing Me!' by Saba Imtiaz, a Karachi-based author and freelance journalist. To be directed by newcomer Sunhil Sippy, the film will go on floors before this year's end and will reportedly be scheduled for release by 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:18 pm on 27 Apr
B'wood did no favour by making my biopic: Milkha
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Former athlete Milkha Singh on Tuesday said that the Indian movie industry has not done him a favour by making his biopic. "If an ambassador is required, we have many great sportspersons," added Singh on Salman Khan's appointment as India's ambassador for Rio Olympics. Earlier, Salman's father Salim Khan tweeted that Bollywood had 'resurrected' Singh from "fading away in oblivion".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 27 Apr
Priyanka slams Trump's Muslim ban call
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra on Tuesday slammed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslim immigrants from the US. "I just think you can’t put a ban on anyone. Generalising a type of people is really primitive," said Priyanka. Sharing her views at the TIME 100 gala, she added, “You can’t put a face on it (terrorism) any more”.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:56 pm on 27 Apr
New GoT episode gets 1mn downloads in half a day
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The first episode of TV series 'Game of Thrones’ season 6 was downloaded illegally a million times in half a day, according to a report by 'The Telegraph'. The top countries that downloaded the latest episode were Australia, India, the US and the UK. Notably, the last episode of the show’s fifth season had 1.5 million downloads in eight hours.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:18 pm on 27 Apr
Official trailer of 'Cell' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer for the upcoming science fiction horror film 'Cell' was released on Tuesday. Directed by Tod Williams, the film stars Samuel L Jackson and John Cusack and is based on Stephen King's 2006 novel by the same name. The film is scheduled for a limited release in the US on July 8.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:22 pm on 27 Apr
Censor Board should not make cuts: Benegal panel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
A panel set up to revamp the Censor Board of Film Certification, headed by filmmaker Shyam Benegal, has recommended that the board should not make cuts to any film. It further sought the creation of more categories for film certification, including two categories each for U/A and A. The panel submitted its report to Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:02 pm on 27 Apr
Rowling's 1st film script to be released as book
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Author JK Rowling's first screenplay for the spin-off of the Harry Potter series, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', will be released as a book, according to an announcement by its publisher on Tuesday. The book will be published on November 19. The film is set in the US, 70 years before the beginning of the Harry Potter story.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:21 pm on 27 Apr
Trailer of 'Batman: The Killing Joke' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the upcoming animated superhero film 'Batman: The Killing Joke' has been released. Directed by Sam Liu, the film is based on the 1988 graphic novel by the same name. It features Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Joker. The film will be available immediately on home video formats, instead of a theatrical release, in July.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:16 pm on 27 Apr
Aish speaks out on Salman as Goodwill Ambassador
short by Shipra Sharma / on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Tuesday spoke out on Salman Khan's appointment as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics. "[A]nyone who is doing good to represent the country or working or speaking or standing for the betterment of art, music or sports, is wonderful... the person needs to be recognised", Aishwarya said, without naming Salman.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:51 am on 27 Apr
Official trailer of 'Phobia' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
The official trailer for the psychological thriller 'Phobia' was released on Tuesday. The film stars Radhika Apte in the role of an agoraphobic, a person who has an irrational fear of open or public places. Directed by Pavan Kirpalani, known for directing 'Ragini MMS', the film is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:10 pm on 26 Apr
Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial to proceed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
A US court on Monday allowed the sexual assault criminal case against stand-up comedian Bill Cosby to proceed. A preliminary hearing was sought even as the court turned down the motion filed by Cosby’s legal team to dismiss these charges. The 78-year-old actor is facing trial over a 2004 incident where a woman accused him of drugging and molesting her.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:25 pm on 26 Apr
Sunny's nude pic appears on Hyd govt website
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
A topless picture of actress Sunny Leone appeared on the main page of the website of Hyderabad's civic body on Monday. The image reportedly appeared with the caption 'having fun in the shower'. While technicians managed to pull down the image from the main page, it kept popping up on the website's other links.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:26 pm on 26 Apr
In Varanasi to give message of love: Ghulam Ali
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali on Monday said he is in Varanasi "with a message of love and a few new ghazals" and wants "to spread fragrance of music, love and peace”. Ali will perform at a six-day music festival at the Sankat Mochan temple. However, Hindu Yuva Vahini and Shiv Sena activists have been protesting against his performance.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:01 pm on 26 Apr
New trailer for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
The final trailer for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ was released on Monday. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence, the film is the latest in the X-Men film series and is based on the fictional team of superhero characters that are featured in Marvel Comics. Directed by Bryan Singer, the film is scheduled to release on May 27 in the US.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:46 pm on 26 Apr
Disney confirms Jungle Book, Maleficent sequels
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Walt Disney Studios on Monday confirmed that it is planning sequels for 'The Jungle Book', 'Maleficent' and 'Mary Poppins'. Angelina Jolie will return as the titular character in 'Maleficent 2'. Disney also announced 'Cruella' starring Emma Stone, a 'Tinker Bell' film project with Reese Witherspoon and a modern retelling of the 1941 film 'Dumbo', to be directed by Tim Burton.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:31 pm on 26 Apr
Lalu Prasad's son to star in a Bhojpuri film
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, will be seen in a Bhojpuri film titled 'Apharan Udyog'. As per reports, the 27-year-old, who is also the health minister in the current Bihar government, will be playing the role of a chief minister in the film wherein Bhojpuri actor Chhotu Chhalia plays the lead.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:16 pm on 26 Apr
Salman is not new to controversies: Katrina
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Actress Katrina Kaif on Monday said that Salman Khan being involved in a controversy is not a new thing. Katrina's statement was prompted by a question on Salman's appointment as India's Goodwill ambassador for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Earlier, Indian sportsmen including Yogeshwar Dutt and Milkha Singh said that a sportsperson, not an actor, should have been made the ambassador.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:26 pm on 26 Apr
Not launching SRK's son in SOTY sequel: Johar
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan will not be making his Bollywood debut in the ‘Student of the Year’ (SOTY) movie sequel. "Aryan has to study now for the next five years and then he will decide if he wants to get into films," said Johar. Notably, Johar is the godfather of SRK's three children.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:33 pm on 26 Apr
Refugees are just like you and me: Clooney
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney in a comment on the refugee crisis in Europe said, "We call them refugees, but they’re just people, like you and me". "If we are to survive as a people, we simply can’t look away," he said. This came after Clooney presented a humanitarian award to Marguerite Barankitse, who saved 30,000 children during Burundi's civil war.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 08:37 pm on 25 Apr
Motwane to make film on 'Chakra: The Invincible'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, of 'Udaan' fame, is set to direct a live-action Bollywood superhero film on comic book writer Stan Lee's first Indian superhero 'Chakra: The Invincible'. Lee's 'POW! Entertainment' has announced a partnership with Phantom Films for the comic book writer's first Bollywood film. "I’m a fan of Bollywood films," said Lee, whose comic book heroes include Iron Man.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:56 pm on 25 Apr
Twitter reacts to MSG winning film award
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Twitter users celebrated after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan's MSG won the Dada Saheb Phalke Foundation award with #MSGdedicatesAwardToGuruji becoming a top Twitter trend in India. Users also trolled this with tweets like "And we thought unicorns were real", and "why #twitter is going bananas over #MSG getting Dada saheb (award)? Self proclaimed godsman's crazy movie".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:55 pm on 25 Apr
Sajid chose to exit Housefull 3: Nadiadwala
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has said that filmmaker Sajid Khan, who directed the first two films of the 'Housefull' franchise, choose to step out of 'Housefull 3'. "Sajid Khan didn’t want to because he was busy with ‘Himmatwala’ then," said Nadiadwala. 'Housefull 3' which stars Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez, among others, has been directed by Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:49 pm on 25 Apr
Ram Rahim gets Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation award
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Self-proclaimed godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan, who turned to acting and filmmaking with his films 'MSG: The Messenger' and 'MSG 2', was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation’s Award on Sunday. He received the award for the most popular actor, director and writer. The foundation had also honoured actors Manoj Bajpayee and Priyanka Chopra this year.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:16 pm on 25 Apr
'Scarlett to play Zelda Fitzgerald in film'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
As per reports, Scarlett Johansson will portray Zelda Fitzgerald, dubbed as "the first American flapper" by her husband and American author F Scott Fitzgerald, in the romantic drama 'The Beautiful and the Dammed'. The film will be based on the lives of Zelda and Fitzgerald. Zelda, also a writer, was known for her 1932 semi-autobiographical novel 'Save Me the Waltz'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:10 pm on 25 Apr
Spain's Tudela a key location for GoT season 6
short by Suchismita Majumder / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Tudela, in the Navarra region of northern Spain, was one of the key locations for the filming of the sixth season of the TV series 'Game of Thrones'. The cathedral and the badlands of the Bardenas Reales natural park will serve as the backdrop for the popular show. The area is otherwise known for its seasonal vegetables and wine production.
short by Suchismita Majumder / 05:09 pm on 25 Apr
Paresh Rawal breaks odd-even rule; Apologises
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor and BJP MP Paresh Rawal on Monday rendered an apology to Delhi CM Kejriwal as he violated the ongoing odd-even scheme in the national capital. "Made a serious blunder... Sorry to Arvind ji and Delhiites," Rawal tweeted after being fined for breaking the rule. Rawal was travelling in an even numbered car on a day for odd numbered cars.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:51 pm on 25 Apr
Hotstar to stream Game of Thrones season 6
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Web streaming site 'Hotstar' announced that it will stream the 'unspoiled' version of the sixth season of 'Game of Thrones' (GoT) in India through a paid monthly subscription plan. It added that its partnership with HBO allowed it to bring the episodes to India only "minutes after" they are showcased in America. The paid subscription costs ₹199 per month.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:57 pm on 25 Apr
Poster of Kashyap's 'Raman Raghav 2.0' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
The poster from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming film 'Raman Raghav 2.0', showcasing lead actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's first look as the titular character, was released on Sunday. Kashyap also released two other teaser posters for the film. Based on the serial killer Raman Raghav and his murder spree in Mumbai in the 1960s, the film also stars Vicky Kaushal.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:52 pm on 25 Apr
Jeetendra, Ranveer win Dinanath Mangeshkar Award
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Veteran actor Jeetendra, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Ranveer Singh were honoured with the 74th Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Awards on Sunday. While Jeetendra received the Lifetime Achievement Award, Bhansali and Ranveer were given special awards for direction and acting for 'Bajirao Mastani'. Pandit Ajay Chakravorty and Marathi actor Prashant Damle were among the other awardees.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:09 pm on 25 Apr
MNS film wing halts shooting of John's 'Force 2'
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
The shooting of the John Abraham-starrer film 'Force 2' was halted by the film wing of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The MNS wing alleged that foreign artists were working on the film set without valid documents. They further said that the police should do a verification of foreign artists as it is a matter of national security.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:42 pm on 25 Apr
Malayalam film producer Ajay Krishnan found dead
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Ajay Krishnan, the producer of the upcoming Malayalam film 'Avarude Ravukal' was found dead at his residence in Kollam, Kerala on Saturday. The 29-year-old producer reportedly committed suicide owing to financial crisis over the film which cost him ₹4 crore. Notably, the film was supposed to mark Ajay's debut as a producer.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:16 pm on 25 Apr
Shahid, Ranveer in 'Ram Lakhan 2.0': Reports
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
Actors Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh have reportedly been roped in to play the roles of 'Ram' and 'Lakhan' respectively in 'Ram Lakhan 2.0'. Directed by Rohit Shetty, the film is a remake of the 1989 film 'Ram Lakhan', which starred Jackie Shroff as Ram and Anil Kapoor as Lakhan. The remake is expected to go on floors in December.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:13 pm on 25 Apr
Angry Indian Goddesses to have prequel: Director
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 25 Apr 2016,Monday
The 2015 film 'Angry Indian Goddesses' will have a prequel, confirmed the film's director Pan Nalin. "It’s only fair for the world to know the backstory of every goddess, of what made them the way they are today," said Nalin. Touted as the "first all-out female buddy film", it starred Sarah-Jane Dias, Anushka Manchanda and Sandhya Mridul in leading roles.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:58 am on 25 Apr
'Game of Thrones Season 6' in top Google trends
short by Ankur Vyas / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Prior to the premiere of the popular television series Game of Thrones's sixth season, 'Game of Thrones Season 6' was one of the most trending Google searches in India on Sunday. It was most looked up in Mizoram, Goa and Uttarakhand. 'Sachin Tendulkar', 'Varun Dhawan' and 'Barcelona' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 11:56 pm on 24 Apr
First song from 'Housefull 3' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
'Pyar Ki Maa Ki', the first song from the film 'Housefull 3' was released on Sunday. The film features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan as the male leads, while Jacqueline Fernandes, Lisa Haydon and Nargis Fakhri appear as the female leads. Directed by Sajid-Farhad, the film also features Boman Irani, and is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:56 pm on 24 Apr
SRK may lose his stardom to Salman: RGV
short by Shipra Sharma / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on Saturday took to Twitter to say that actor Shah Rukh Khan might lose his stardom to Salman Khan, just like Kamal Haasan did to Rajinikanth. "Megastar SRK becoming ordinary fan,dwarf etc is as big a same blunder as what Kamal Hasan did to lose his stardom to Rajnikant (Salman Khan)", Varma tweeted.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:43 pm on 24 Apr
Streep's biography talks about her love life
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
A new biography on actress Meryl Streep titled 'Her Again' by Michael Schulman has revealed details about her relationship with actor John Cazale. As per the book, Streep met Cazale when she was 27. Schulman further revealed that Meryl revived Cazale who was dying of cancer for a few moments, enough for him to say, "It’s alright, Meryl".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:24 pm on 24 Apr
Trailer of 'Housefull 3' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
The official trailer for the Akshay Kumar starrer 'Housefull 3' was released on Sunday. Directed by Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji, the film also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan along with Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon. The film, which is the third instalment in the 'Housefull' franchise, is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:15 pm on 24 Apr
Indian covers Game of Thrones theme on the tabla
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
A tabla cover of the main title theme song for HBO's fantasy drama television series 'Game of Thrones' (GoT) has been uploaded on YouTube by Karan Chitra Deshmukh, an Indian musician. The title theme is originally credited to German composer Ramin Djawadi. Notably, the upload comes a day ahead of the premiere of the sixth season of GoT.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:46 pm on 24 Apr
The Jungle Book becomes highest grosser of 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
'The Jungle Book' has become the highest grossing film of 2016 in India, having minted ₹132.96 crore in 3 weeks. It surpassed the lifetime collections of Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift', which stand at ₹128.10 crore. 'The Jungle Book' also recorded the second biggest April opening in the US and Canada by grossing $103.6 million in its first weekend.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:11 pm on 24 Apr
Want to portray myself in Mary Kom 2: Mary Kom
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Indian boxer Mary Kom has said that if there is a sequel to her biopic 'Mary Kom', she would want to play the titular character on her own. "I will not give it (the role) to anyone," said the 33-year-old Olympian boxer. Directed by Omung Kumar, the 2014 film had starred Priyanka Chopra in the titular role.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 24 Apr
#LEMONADE trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
After singer Beyoncé released a 12-song album 'Lemonade' along with a short film, #LEMONADE was a global Twitter trend on Sunday. Fans appreciated the singer with tweets like, "This entire video is so damn beautiful. Like, how can you not cry watching it?" and "I'm not even gonna lie, Beyoncé has got me feeling all kinds of powerful right now".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:44 pm on 24 Apr
Pearl Mackie to play new companion in Doctor Who
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actress Pearl Mackie has been announced as the new companion for 'Doctor Who', in the British science fiction show's tenth season scheduled to air in 2017. Mackie, as the character Bill, will be joining the time travelling character of the doctor, played by Peter Capaldi. She has replaced Jenna Coleman, who was earlier portraying the doctor's sidekick Clara Oswald.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:05 pm on 24 Apr
Hope 'Cabaret' gets U/A certificate: Director
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Kaustav Narayan Niyogi, who is debuting as a director with the film 'Cabaret', has said that he hopes to receive a U/A certificate from the Censor Board for the film. He described the film as "bold and courageous" but added that for him the film is "a musical romantic thriller". The film stars Richa Chadha and Gulshan Devaiah.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:45 pm on 24 Apr
Beyoncé unveils sixth album 'Lemonade' on Tidal
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Singer Beyoncé unveiled her new album 'Lemonade' on Sunday on the music streaming service 'Tidal'. Consisting of twelve songs, it is the sixth album for Beyoncé and features guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Jack White, James Blake and the Weeknd. Notably, her fifth studio album 'Beyoncé' was released in 2013.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:31 pm on 24 Apr
Alia Bhatt to record her first single
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actress Alia Bhatt is set to record her first single, which will be a romantic track under Bhushan Kumar's production. The song will be composed by Mithoon with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. Earlier, Alia has lent her voice for the song 'Sooha Saha' from 'Highway' and has sung the unplugged version of 'Main Tenu Samjhawan' from 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:55 pm on 24 Apr
Will not do sex comedies in India: Nargis Fakhri
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actress Nargis Fakhri has said that she is not comfortable doing adult or sex comedy films in Bollywood. "If you go to America or Germany or London, people have different sense of humour. So I might do it in America but not here (India)," said Nargis. She added that she has not seen any Hindi adult comedy film yet.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 01:08 pm on 24 Apr
Saif, Shahid getting along too well: Kareena
short by Shipra Sharma / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Kareena Kapoor recently revealed that Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor, who are working together for their upcoming film 'Rangoon', "are getting along too well". Debunking rumours of cold vibes between the two, Kareena added "He (Saif) quite enjoys chatting with Shahid and finds him a really nice guy". Kareena, who is married to Saif, reportedly dated Shahid previously.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:35 pm on 24 Apr
Downey Jr to shoot for 3rd Sherlock film in 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actor Robert Downey Jr has confirmed that he will be working on a third movie in the 'Sherlock' film series before the end of 2016. He revealed that he has already been discussing the film with director Guy Ritchie. Downey Jr added that their busy schedules led to the delay as the last 'Sherlock' film was released in 2011.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 12:05 pm on 24 Apr
'Dard' song from 'Sarbjit' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
'Dard', the new song from the upcoming film 'Sarbjit' has been released. The song has been composed by Jeet Gannguli and sung by Sonu Nigam. It features Randeep Hooda, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Richa Chadda, the lead stars of the film. Directed by Omung Kumar, 'Sarbjit' is scheduled to release on May 20.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:48 am on 24 Apr
'Santa Banta' movie banned in Punjab
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday
The Punjab government has banned the movie 'Santa Banta Private Limited' with immediate effect for portraying the Sikh community in a denigrating and defamatory manner. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Managing Committee pushed for the ban and said there was a unanimous feeling in the Sikh community that the movie was making a laughing stock of the community.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 09:58 am on 24 Apr
Huma Qureshi auditioned for 'The Mummy' reboot
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actress Huma Qureshi has auditioned for the 2017 reboot of 'The Mummy' franchise featuring actors Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, as per Huma's official spokesperson. Huma has reportedly auditioned for the main lead opposite Cruise. Directed by Alex Kurtzman, the new film in the franchise is scheduled to release on June 9, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:02 pm on 23 Apr
Riteish donates ₹25 lakh to drought-hit Latur
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has donated ₹25 lakh to his hometown Latur in Maharashtra under the drought relief initiative 'Jalyukta Latur'. The initiative was started by people's participation to make the parched Latur district water sufficient. The people are reportedly working towards deepening and widening the site around the Manjra river to help contain the rain water for continuous supply.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:07 pm on 23 Apr
Salman Khan named India's Olympics Ambassador
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
The Indian Olympic Association has named Bollywood actor Salman Khan as the country's Goodwill Ambassador representing the Indian contingent at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This reportedly is the first time a Bollywood actor was chosen as India's Goodwill Ambassador. The Olympics are scheduled to take place in Rio, Brazil between August 5 and 21 this year.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:37 pm on 23 Apr
World is watching: DiCaprio tells leaders at UN
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio said, "The world is now watching" while addressing world leaders who signed the Paris climate deal at the UN headquarters. Urging them to fulfil their commitments to cut greenhouse gases, he added that their actions will make the future generations either applaud or vilify them. DiCaprio serves as a UN Messenger of Peace.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:18 pm on 23 Apr
7 hr trailer released for world's longest film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
A 7 hours 20 minutes long trailer was released by Swedish filmmaker Anders Weberg for his film 'Ambiancé', which will be the world's longest film with a running time of 720 hours or 30 days. The film will premiere on December 31, 2020. Notably, the film will be showcased in its full length on a single occasion and then deleted.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:56 pm on 23 Apr
New trailer of Independence Day: Resurgence out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
A new trailer for the upcoming film 'Independence Day: Resurgence' was released on Friday. Directed by Roland Emmerich, it is a sequel to the 1996 film 'Independence Day'. Starring Liam Hemsworth, Jessie Usher and Maika Monroe, the film will also witness Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman and Brent Spiner reprising their roles. It is set to release on June 24.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:24 pm on 23 Apr
Was a privilege to work with Satyajit Ray: Big B
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Amitabh Bachchan, while remembering filmmaker Satyajit Ray on his 24th death anniversary on Saturday, mentioned that it was a "great privilege" working with him. Bachchan had lent his voice for the narration of Ray’s 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi'. Ray was a Bharat Ratna awardee and his filmmaking was recognised internationally with an Academy Honorary Award in 1992.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:31 pm on 23 Apr
No sign of suicide in Prince's death: Police
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Police in Minnesota investigating singer Prince's death have said that they found no obvious signs of trauma to his body and nothing to indicate that his death was a suicide. The seven-time Grammy-winning 57-year-old artist was found dead on Thursday at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota, USA. Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama called the singer's death "a remarkable loss".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:34 pm on 23 Apr
Dwayne Johnson to be part of 'Jumanji' sequel
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has confirmed on Instagram that he will be part of the reboot for the film 'Jumanji'. The film will be a sequel to the 1995 film 'Jumanji' which starred the late Robin Williams and will be based on Chris Van Allsburg's famous book that goes by the same name. The film will be released in 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:20 pm on 23 Apr
Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation to award Bajpayee
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Manoj Bajpayee is set to be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award in the Best Actor category (Critics’ Choice) for his performance as a homosexual professor in the biographical drama, 'Aligarh'. The film's director Hansal Mehta made the announcement on Twitter. Meanwhile, Bajpayee tweeted, "Thank you for your tremendous appreciation and love. Feeling extremely honoured."
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 23 Apr
Nil Battey Sannata made tax free in Delhi and UP
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday
The Swara Bhaskar and Riya Shukla starrer 'Nil Battey Sannata' has been declared tax free in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. "Touched by the story of Nil Battey Sannata, which was filmed in Agra. We have made the film tax free in UP," said Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal called it "a great movie".
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:07 am on 23 Apr
'Tu Meri Rani' song YouTube's most shared today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
A video song entitled 'Tu Meri Rani' was the most shared YouTube video on Facebook and Twitter in India on Friday. The video was published on March 20 and has garnered over 5.4 lakh views so far. The song features vocals and lyrics by Guru Randhawa, while the music was given by Haji Springer.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:32 pm on 22 Apr
Pamela Anderson roped in for 'Baywatch' film
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
Actress Pamela Anderson, known for her role as CJ Parker in the original 'Baywatch' TV series will make an appearance in the upcoming 'Baywatch' movie. Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson made this announcement and shared a picture with the 48-year-old actress. Starring Priyanka Chopra and Zac Efron alongside Johnson, the film will release on on May 19, 2017.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:36 pm on 22 Apr
Radhika Apte stars in video on body positivity
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
Actress Radhika Apte has starred in a new video 'Find Your Beautiful', released on Thursday by the YouTube channel 'Blush', where she speaks of beauty in terms of body positivity. The video is portrayed as an address by Apte to her 17-year-old self. "I think it is essential that someone talks about loving yourself the way you are," said Apte.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:57 pm on 22 Apr
Sunny Leone's first book 'Sweet Dreams' launched
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
'Sweet Dreams', the first book by actress Sunny Leone was launched on Friday. The book is a collection of seven short stories which treats “women as sexual equals to men", Leone said, describing the book. The e-book has been launched by the Juggernaut app for ₹49.50. The first two stories of the book are titled ‘Seat 7E’ and ‘Call Centre’.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:19 pm on 22 Apr
Official trailer of 'The Founder' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The trailer of the biopic 'The Founder' was released on Thursday. The film stars Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, the Illinois salesman who is known for his acquisition of the McDonald's fast food chain. Directed by John Lee Hancock, the film also stars Linda Cardellini and Patrick Wilson, and is scheduled to be released on August 5.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:09 pm on 22 Apr
Trailer of Woody Allen's 'Café Society' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The trailer for Woody Allen's upcoming film 'Café Society' was released on Thursday. Starring Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg and Blake Lively, the film will open the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on May 11. The film explores 1930s Hollywood and will be officially released by Amazon Studios in collaboration with Lionsgate on August 12.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:54 pm on 22 Apr
Poster of 'Housefull 3' revealed
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
Actor Akshay Kumar on Friday revealed the poster of his upcoming film, 'Housefull 3'. Directed by Sajid Samji and Farhad Samji, the film also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Abhishek Bachchan, while Lisa Haydon, Jacqueline Fernandez and Nargis Fakhri have been cast as lead actresses. The third instalment of the 'Housefull' franchise, the film is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:19 pm on 22 Apr
'The Huntsman: Winter’s War' is worthless: HT
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The Chris Hemsworth starrer film 'The Huntsman: Winter’s War', which released on Friday, is "totally worthless, despite Hemsworth", wrote Hindustan Times. The Indian Express called out the 'Winter’s War' for "not (having) one decent battle", while the Times of India wrote "it's the visual dazzle that keeps this one afloat". It was rated 1/5 (Indian Express, HT) and 2.5/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:16 pm on 22 Apr
'Kung Fu Panda 3' top animated grosser in India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
'Kung Fu Panda 3', which released in India on April 1, has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time in India, earning ₹32 crore, according to Fox Star Studios. To achieve this, the film crossed the ₹18 crore earnings of 'Ice Age 4'. Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh, the film was released across 700 screens in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:57 pm on 22 Apr
#Prince trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
After singer Prince (57) passed away, #Prince was a top Indian Twitter trend on Friday. Users quoted Prince's song lyrics to offer condolences with tweets like, "Life is just a party, and parties weren't meant to last. Rest In Peace Prince". Further, Facebook reported over 61 million interactions related to Prince in the first five hours after the news broke.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:55 pm on 22 Apr
'Oye Oye' song from 'Azhar' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
'Oye Oye', the new song from the Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai and Nargis Fakhri-starrer film 'Azhar' was released on Friday. The song, featuring Nargis, has been sung by Aditi Singh Sharma and Armaan Malik. It is a recreation of 'Oye Oye' song, featuring Sangeeta Bijlani, from the film 'Tridev' (1989). Notably, Nargis plays the role of Sangeeta Bijlani in 'Azhar'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:45 pm on 22 Apr
Jungle Book becomes top H'wood grosser in India
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
Disney’s recently released film 'The Jungle Book' has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India, having minted ₹113.7 crore within 12 days of its release. Released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, the film crossed the earnings of 'Fast & Furious 7' (2015), which collected ₹111.5 crore in India. Currently, India ranks third in worldwide earnings for the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:02 pm on 22 Apr
Radhika Apte wins award at The Tribeca 2016
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
Radhika Apte has won the Best Actress in an International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca 2016 Awards for 'Madly', becoming the first Indian actress to win the award. Apte won the award for 'Clean Shaven', a 20-minute segment directed by Anurag Kashyap in the anthology 'Madly'. Notably, the semi-nude clip featuring Apte which was leaked online is from the film.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:54 pm on 22 Apr
Movie Review: Santa Banta Pvt Ltd
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The Boman Irani and Vir Das starrer 'Santa Banta Pvt Ltd' which released on Friday "is all pain, no pleasure" wrote India Today. The film is "not worth wasting time or money on", NDTV wrote. "To call it (the film) slapstick would be an insult", said Hindustan Times. It was rated 0.5/5 (India Today, NDTV) and 1/5 (Hindustan Times).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:56 pm on 22 Apr
Official trailer of 'Waiting' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The official trailer for the film 'Waiting', starring Naseeruddin Shah and Kalki Koechlin was released on Friday. Directed by Anu Menon, the film is about the story of two strangers who cross paths and become friends as they experience similar circumstances. The film which also stars Rajat Kapoor, Sushasini Maniratnam and Arjun Mathur, is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:50 pm on 22 Apr
'Laal Rang' an engaging tale of love: NDTV
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The Randeep Hooda starrer film 'Laal Rang', which released on Friday, "spins an unhurried but engaging tale of love, friendship, heartbreak and redemption" wrote NDTV. The Indian Express called Randeep "a true-blue Jat" who "does sound authentic" while The Times of India called the film "half-baked and unconvincing". It has been rated 1.5/5 (Indian Express), 3/5 (NDTV) and 2/5 (TOI).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:13 pm on 22 Apr
Movie Review: Nil Battey Sannata
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
The Swara Bhaskar and Riya Shukla starrer 'Nil Battey Sannata', which released on Friday, "has a strong message about how education can change your life", wrote Indian Express. India Today called it a "timely, fitting tribute" to mothers, while NDTV called it "a disarmingly simple and heart-warming film". It has been rated 3/5 (Indian Express, India Today) and 3.5/5 (NDTV).
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:49 pm on 22 Apr
'Chyna' in top trending Google searches today
short by Ankur Vyas / on 22 Apr 2016,Friday
Former WWF wrestler and entertainer Chyna was found dead in her home in California on Thursday, following which 'Chyna' was one of the most trending Google searches in India. She was most looked up in Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir and Goa. 'Real Madrid', 'CGBSE' and 'Narendra Modi wax statue' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Ankur Vyas / 12:00 am on 22 Apr
Musician Prince Rogers Nelson dies aged 57
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
American singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Prince Rogers Nelson, popularly known as Prince, passed away on Thursday aged 57 at his Paisley Park studio in Minnesota. His representative revealed that Prince had been battling a bad case of the flu, and had been hospitalised last week. His most popular works include the album 'Purple Rain' (1984), which won him an Oscar and two Grammys.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:44 pm on 21 Apr
Teaser of 'The Girl on the Train' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
A teaser for the upcoming American thriller film 'The Girl on the Train' has been released. The film, directed by Tate Taylor, is an adaptation of Paula Hawkins' novel by the same name. It features Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux and Édgar Ramírez in pivotal roles and is scheduled to release on October 7.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:41 pm on 21 Apr
Short clip related to Apte's 'Phobia' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
Eros Now on Wednesday took to YouTube to post a video clip related to the upcoming film 'Phobia', featuring actress Radhika Apte. Titled 'What's Your Phobia? #1', the video was followed by two more similar clips. 'Phobia', directed by Pawan Kripalani, is a psychological thriller. The film is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:55 pm on 21 Apr
Salman to sing 'Jag Ghumiya' song in 'Sultan'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
Salman Khan will be singing a song titled 'Jag Ghumiya' in his upcoming film 'Sultan'. The song will also be picturised on him. "Jag Ghumiya is a celebratory song in the film. Salman has already recorded the catchy number at Hard Rock Café", PinkVilla quoted a source as saying. Previously, Salman has recorded songs for the films 'Kick' and 'Hero'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:24 pm on 21 Apr
'James Bond' director Guy Hamilton passes away
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
English director Guy Hamilton, best known for directing four 'James Bond' movies, passed away aged 93 on Wednesday at a hospital in Spain. Born on September 16, 1922, Hamilton directed 22 films between the 1950s and the 1980s. The 'James Bond' films directed by him include 'Live and Let Die' (1973) and 'The Man with the Golden Gun' (1974).
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:10 pm on 21 Apr
Ranveer to go nude in 'Befikre': Reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
As per reports, Ranveer Singh will go nude in his upcoming film 'Befikre', being directed by Aditya Chopra. Ranveer will share 23 kisses with his co-star Vaani Kapoor in the film, reports added. Earlier, Chopra had termed 'Befikre' as his "riskiest film" yet. Inspired by the Italian film 'Last Tango In Paris', it is scheduled to release on December 9.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:12 pm on 21 Apr
UP deploys 1000 policemen for Salman's security
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
As per reports, the UP government has deployed around 1,000-policemen to provide security to actor Salman Khan and his crew, who are currently in Muzaffarnagar to shoot for 'Sultan'. Furthermore, reports added that Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has ordered the policemen to not click photos with Salman or even shake hands with him.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:11 pm on 21 Apr
First poster of 'Baar Baar Dekho' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
The first poster of the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif-starrer film 'Baar Baar Dekho' was released on Thursday. Directed by Nitya Mehra, the film is based on time travelling, wherein a man gets a chance to see his life ahead and takes decisions accordingly. Also featuring Ram Kapoor, Sarika and Sayani Gupta, it is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:11 pm on 21 Apr
Official trailer of 'Jason Bourne' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Matt Damon starrer film 'Jason Bourne' has been released. The action spy thriller film is the fifth instalment in the 'Bourne' film series and a sequel to the 2012 film 'The Bourne Legacy'. Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film also features Julia Stiles, Alicia Vikander and Vincent Cassel. It is scheduled to release on July 29.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:02 pm on 21 Apr
Sabir recreates 'Dil Se' moment on 'Baaghi' sets
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
Sabbir Khan, who is directing the Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor starrer film 'Baaghi', recently recreated a scene from 'Dil Se' in the 'Girl I need You' song from the upcoming film. “A lingering image from Srk & Preity Zinta’s ‘Dil Se’ ~My small tribute to Mani Ratnam & @TheFarahKhan #GirlINeedYou", Khan tweeted along with the picture.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:26 pm on 21 Apr
Vidya Balan roped in for 'Begum Jaan'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 21 Apr 2016,Thursday
Actress Vidya Balan has been roped in to play the role of a brothel madam in the upcoming film 'Begum Jaan'. The film, a remake of the Bengali film 'Rajkahini', will be directed by Srijit Mukherjee and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film is about a brothel's women, and how they get affected due to the Bengal Partition.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:58 pm on 21 Apr
Aniston named 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The People magazine has named Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston as 'World's Most Beautiful Woman' for 2016. The 47-year-old actress also appears on the cover of the magazine's 27th annual 'World’s Most Beautiful' double issue. Reacting to the news, Jennifer told People magazine that she has "learned to embrace her appearance over the years".
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:48 pm on 20 Apr
First look of 'Baar Baar Dekho' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The first look of the Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif starrer upcoming film 'Baar Baar Dekho' was released on Wednesday. The romantic drama film, also featuring Ram Kapoor and Varun Sharma, will mark the directorial debut of Nitya Mehra, who was the assistant director to Farhan Akhtar for 'Don' and 'Lakshya'. The film is scheduled to release on September 9.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:43 pm on 20 Apr
Teenager returns Chris Hemsworth's lost wallet
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Tristin Budzyn-Baker, a 17-year-old American boy, returned Chris Hemsworth's wallet, which he had lost recently at the Los Angeles airport. Tristin wrote a letter to Hemsworth's management, informing them about the wallet. He also requested for tickets to 'The Ellen Show', on which Hemsworth was due to appear. Tristin was later rewarded with $10,000 when he appeared on the show.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:45 pm on 20 Apr
Swift in Vogue's '73 Questions' video series
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Taylor Swift recently took part in a rapid-fire video series by Vogue. Titled '73 Questions With Taylor Swift', the video features Swift answering questions about herself as she gives a tour of her Los Angeles house. In the video, she answers questions about her favourite television show, her favourite movie and why she feels she is most followed on Instagram.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:19 pm on 20 Apr
#9YearsOfAbhiAish trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
On the 9th wedding anniversary of actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, #9YearsOfAbhiAish was an Indian Twitter trend on Wednesday. Fans wished the couple with tweets like, "Here’s wishing that you stay, like this forever. Happy anniversary Abhishek-Aishwarya", and "Happy 9th Anniversary #AishwaryaRai & @juniorbachchan! Best wishes". Fans also shared several photographs of the couple.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:06 pm on 20 Apr
X-Men Apocalypse may release in India before US
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Fox Star Studios is planning to release 'X-Men Apocalypse', the latest in the X-Men franchise, on May 20 in India, a week before its release in the US. The decision was prompted by the huge fan following the franchise has in India, as per Fox Star Studios India. Notably, 'The Jungle Book' had also witnessed an early release in India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:39 pm on 20 Apr
Aditi Rao Hydari in Mani Ratnam's next: Report
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
As per reports, actress Aditi Rao Hydari has replaced South Indian actress Sai Pallavi as the female lead in filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s yet-untitled Tamil romantic-drama. The film, also starring Tamil actor Karthi, is expected to go on floors in June. In the film, Karthi will be playing a pilot, who falls in love while on his trip to India.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:25 pm on 20 Apr
Sonam, Aish to represent L’Oréal at Cannes 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Actresses Sonam Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai, who are the brand ambassadors of L’Oréal Paris, will be representing the cosmetic brand at the 69th Cannes International Film Festival, to be held from May 11. However, It is still not confirmed on which date the duo will walk the red carpet. The festival will be held from May 11 to May 22.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:20 pm on 20 Apr
New trailer for 'Warcraft' released
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
A new trailer, featuring wars and magic elements, for the upcoming epic fantasy film 'Warcraft' was released on Tuesday. Set in the fictional world of 'Azeroth', the film is based on the Warcraft video game series and novels. Directed by Duncan Jones and starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton and Clancy Brown, the film's US release is scheduled for June 10.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:00 pm on 20 Apr
Don’t think there will be a sequel to ‘Fan’: SRK
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Shah Rukh Khan has said that there will be no sequel to his latest film 'Fan'. The 50-year-old actor added that he will be collaborating with the film's director Maneesh Sharma for another film "which is not similar to ‘Fan’ at all". "It’s a very different story and we will start working on it by next year," said Khan.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:46 pm on 20 Apr
Waiting for the right film script: Madhuri Dixit
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Actress Madhuri Dixit has said that she is waiting for the right script to make her acting comeback. The actress, who was last seen in 2014 in 'Dedh Isqiya' and 'Gulaab Gang' added, "Acting is my first love." Currently, Madhuri is engaged as a judge for the Indian version of the American reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:21 pm on 20 Apr
Teaser of 'Hands of Stone' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
A teaser of the upcoming biographical sport film 'Hands of Stone' has been released. The film is based on the life of Panamanian former professional boxer Roberto Durán Samaniego. Édgar Ramírez appears as Roberto in the film, which also stars Robert De Niro, Usher and Ellen Barkin. The film is scheduled to release on August 26.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:49 pm on 20 Apr
Met psychopaths for 'Suicide Squad': Jared Leto
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Actor Jared Leto, who will appear as the villain Joker in the upcoming film 'Suicide Squad', has revealed that he spent time with psychopaths as well as psychiatrists to prepare for the role. "I spent some time with those people themselves, people who have been institutionalised", he added. 'Suicide Squad' is scheduled to release in the US on August 5.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:59 pm on 20 Apr
Trailer for national award winner 'Thithi' out
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The trailer for 'Thithi', the Kannada film which won the National Award for best feature film (Kannada) and two awards at Locarno International Film Festival, has been released. Directed by Raam Reddy, the film shows the reaction of a family's three generations to the death of Century Gowda, their 101-year-old patriarch. It is scheduled to release on May 6.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:56 pm on 20 Apr
Kashyap’s 'Raman Raghav' to premiere at Cannes
short by Prashanti Moktan / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap confirmed on Twitter that his next film 'Raman Raghav' will premiere at the upcoming 69th Cannes International Film Festival. The film revolves around a serial killer who murders people in the dead of the night and is set in 1960s Mumbai. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal, who is known for his role in 'Masaan'.
short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:52 pm on 20 Apr
Video shows SRK's transformation to Gaurav
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Yash Raj Films on Tuesday released a behind-the-scenes video of 'Fan', revealing the process that was followed to transform Shah Rukh Khan to Gaurav Chandna. Notably, Khan plays a double role in the film, that of superstar Aryan Khanna and his fan Gaurav. The final look was attained by using VFX as well as prosthetics, the video revealed.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:34 pm on 20 Apr
Trailer of Huma Qureshi starrer 'White' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The trailer of the Huma Qureshi and Mammootty starrer Malayalam film 'White' has been released. The film, directed by Uday Ananthan, marks the debut of Huma in Malayalam cinema. Huma plays the role of a software engineer in the film, while Mammootty plays a billionaire. The film is scheduled to release in May.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:51 pm on 20 Apr
Poster of 'Furious 8' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Vin Diesel on Tuesday took to Facebook to share the poster of his upcoming film 'Furious 8'. The film is the eighth instalment in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise and is scheduled to release on April 14, 2017. Earlier, Diesel had announced that 'Furious 8' will be followed by two sequels which will be released in 2019 and 2021 respectively.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:35 pm on 20 Apr
Not yet approached for 'Atulya Bharat': Big B
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 20 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday said that he has not been formally approached to be the brand ambassador of government's 'Atulya Bharat' project. He also debunked media reports which stated that the government has decided to discontinue his appointment to the post. Big B called the "speculations" as "not relevant".
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 12:40 pm on 20 Apr
Pratyusha Banerjee was pregnant: Medical reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
As per medical reports, television actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who allegedly committed suicide on April 1, was pregnant and may have undergone an abortion. “However, we cannot confirm if she underwent an abortion", a senior doctor at the Sir JJ Hospital (Mumbai) said. Earlier, a case of criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide was filed against Pratyusha's boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:07 pm on 19 Apr
Tamannaah Bhatia rejects marriage rumours
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Tamannaah Bhatia has denied reports that claimed that the 26-year-old actress is planning to get married. "The day I get someone in my life, I will let the world know about it first", she said in a statement. The statement further read, " I am currently busy shooting for Prabhudheva's next and few South films".
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:01 pm on 19 Apr
'Doris Roberts' trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
After five-time Emmy award winning TV actress Doris Roberts (90) passed away, 'Doris Roberts' was a top global Twitter trend on Tuesday. Users offered their condolences with tweets like, "God thank you for 90 years of Doris Roberts on this planet. You left us laughing!!! You left us better!!", and "Doris Roberts loved/lived to act. Only death could stop her".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:44 pm on 19 Apr
Ali Fazal, Taapsee Pannu roped in for 'Tadka'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Actor Ali Fazal has been roped in with actress Taapsee Pannu, of 'Baby' fame, in an upcoming film titled 'Tadka'. The film will be directed by actor-director Prakash Raj and also feature Nana Patekar and Shriya Saran. The plot revolves around two strangers who get connected over a wrong phone call. The film will go on floors in May.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:32 pm on 19 Apr
Musical 'Hamilton' wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
American lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical 'Hamilton' won the 'Pulitzer Prize for Drama' award at the 100th Pulitzer Prize award ceremony held on Monday. Writer William Finnegan's memoir 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' won an award in the 'Pulitzer in the Biography or Autobiography' category. Meanwhile, Viet Thanh Nguyen's 'The Sympathizer' won the 'Pulitzer Prize for Fiction' award.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:11 pm on 19 Apr
Official trailer of 'Equals' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
The trailer of the Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart-starrer film 'Equals' has been released. The science fiction romantic-drama film is set in a futuristic society where human emotions have been eradicated. Directed by Drake Doremus, the film had its premiere at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival. It is scheduled for a limited release in the US on July 15.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:16 pm on 19 Apr
Stana Katic to quit TV series 'Castle'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 19 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Stana Katic, who plays the lead role of Captain Kate Beckett in the American crime-drama television series 'Castle' is leaving the show. Katic has been featuring in the show since its premiere in 2009 and worked in eight seasons since then. As per reports, broadcasting network ABC decided not to renew her contract citing “budgetary reasons”.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:33 pm on 19 Apr
Tiger Shroff to play lead in 'SOTY 2': Reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
As per reports, actor Tiger Shroff has been roped into play the lead role in 'Student of the Year 2' (SOTY 2). The film will be a sequel to the 2012 romantic drama film 'Student of the Year' and will reportedly be directed by Punit Malhotra. A female lead for the film has not been finalised as yet, reports added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:49 pm on 18 Apr
Randeep collapses on 'Sultan' sets; Hospitalised
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor Randeep Hooda was hospitalised on Sunday after he collapsed on the sets of 'Sultan' in Delhi, following a severe attack of appendicitis. The actor is scheduled to undergo a surgery on Monday, and expected to be discharged on Tuesday. Randeep will be seen playing the role of Salman Khan's coach in 'Sultan'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:52 pm on 18 Apr
Official trailer of 'Veerappan' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
The official trailer of Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film 'Veerappan' has been released. The thriller docu-drama is about 'Operation Cocoon', which was carried on to capture or kill Indian dacoit Veerappan. The film features Sandeep Bhardwaj as Veerappan while Sachiin J Joshi, Usha Jadhav and Lisa Ray appear in pivotal roles. The film is scheduled to release on May 27.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:45 pm on 18 Apr
'Fan' gets biggest opening weekend of 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
The Shah Rukh Khan starrer film 'Fan', which released on Friday, collected ₹52.35 crore in its first weekend in India, becoming the highest opening weekend grosser of 2016. The film surpassed 'Airlift', which collected ₹44.30 crore. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'Fan' collected ₹19.20 crore on Friday, ₹15.40 crore on Saturday and ₹17.75 crore on Sunday.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:30 pm on 18 Apr
Plea filed to make Obama's GoT screening public
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
Vanessa Golembewski, a Features Writer for entertainment website Refinery29, has filed a Freedom of Information Act request asking President Barack Obama to share his advance 'Game of Thrones' screenings with the public. This comes after the show's producers revealed that Obama has received advance copies of the new season. The new season will premiere on HBO on April 24.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 01:37 pm on 18 Apr
SRK thanks fans for liking his film 'Fan'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday took to Twitter to thank his fans for the "overwhelming" response to his latest film 'Fan'. "Normally I would not do this, but this film is special", SRK says in a video. 'Fan', which released on Friday, collected ₹19.20 crore on its first day in India, becoming the highest opening grosser of 2016.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:35 pm on 18 Apr
'Salamat' song from 'Sarbjit' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
'Salamat', the first song from the Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai starrer film 'Sarbjit', has been released. The song has been composed by Amaal Mallik, while it has been sung by Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar. 'Sarbjit', also starring Richa Chadda, has been directed by Omung Kumar and is scheduled to release on May 20.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:20 pm on 18 Apr
'The Jungle Book' mints ₹100 cr in 10 days
short by Shipra Sharma / on 18 Apr 2016,Monday
Jon Favreau's 'The Jungle Book' has entered the ₹100 crore club in India in just ten days of its release. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, in its second week, the film earned ₹8.02 crore on Friday, ₹8.51 crore on Saturday and ₹10.67 crore on Sunday, taking its total collection to ₹101.82 crore.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:41 pm on 18 Apr
#HBDChiyaanVikram trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
On Tamil actor Vikram's 50th birthday, #HBDChiyaanVikram was a top Indian Twitter trend on Sunday. Users wished the actor with tweets like, "#ChiyaanVikram =Hardwork+Versatile, Age is just A number for Him! #HBDChiyaanVikram", and "If Hollywood has Christian Bale, INDIA has Chiyaan Vikram". Users also shared photographs of the actor and listed their favourite films featuring Vikram.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:13 pm on 17 Apr
'Axl Rose' trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
After rock band AC/DC confirmed that Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose is joining them, 'Axl Rose' was a global Twitter trend on Sunday. AC/DC announced this with the tweet, "AC/DC will resume the #RockOrBust World Tour w/ Axl Rose joining on vocals". Users criticised this with tweets like, "Can't wait til Axl Rose becomes the frontman of Spice Girls".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:57 pm on 17 Apr
'Mena' producers sued for death of crew member
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
The producers of 'Mena', actor Tom Cruise's upcoming film, have been sued over the death of two crew members in a plane crash while shooting in Columbia last September. The lawsuit also claims that the producers violated the closed-set policy by allowing a non-crew member, who was also killed in the plane crash, on location.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:46 pm on 17 Apr
Spielberg, Mendes team up for new movie
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Directors Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes have teamed up to produce a movie version of author Gay Talese’s upcoming novel 'The Voyeur’s Motel'. The novel is based on the life of a Colorado resident Gerald Foos, who had opened a hotel to spy on guests. Mendes will produce the movie under the banner of his company 'Neal Street Productions'.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:44 pm on 17 Apr
Feel sad when asked to prove patriotism: SRK
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that he feels "very sad" when he is asked to prove his patriotism. “I even feel like crying, that I should be made to say that I belong to this country, I am a patriot", he said. "We do not have to compete with others to say we are patriots", Khan added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:43 pm on 17 Apr
Trailer of Shahid starrer 'Udta Punjab' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
The official trailer of the Shahid Kapoor starrer film 'Udta Punjab' has been released. Shahid plays the role of a Punjabi rock star in the film, which also features Alia Bhatt as a Bihari migrant, Kareena Kapoor Khan as a doctor and Diljit Dosanjh as a police officer. The Abhishek Chaubey directorial is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:30 pm on 17 Apr
Prachi debunks rumours of problems with Shraddha
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Prachi Desai has debunked rumours that she did not get along well with her 'Rock On 2' co-star Shraddha Kapoor. “These reports are completely ridiculous. We both shared a great rapport and got along really well. I am sure she will laugh about this when she hears this too", she said. Prachi added that such rumours do not affect her.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:53 pm on 17 Apr
IIT students release 'Call Me Maybe' parody
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Three students from IIT Madras have made a music video titled 'Be Our Pondati (Wife)' which is a parody of Carly Rae Jepsen's song 'Call Me Maybe'. Krupa Varghese, who features in the video, talks about what Indians look for in brides. The video, produced for a parody contest, has clocked over 2.6 lakh views in less than two weeks.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 01:45 pm on 17 Apr
I don't owe anything to my fans: Maisie Williams
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
'Game of Thrones' actor Maisie Williams has said that she does not feel that she "owes" her fans anything. She also said that her refusal to click photographs with fans does not make her "mean". "[I]f I was really in love with someone, I wouldn’t just want a picture. I would want to hang out with them", she added.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 01:44 pm on 17 Apr
I don't take money for acting in films: SRK
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan has revealed that he does not take money for acting in films. "I only charge fees for endorsements, for events and live shows. I only tell producers to pay me whatever they wish, if the films do well (at the box office)", he said. Further, Khan added, "I don’t take acting in films as business".
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:39 pm on 17 Apr
Dia Mirza to make TV debut with travel show
short by Shipra Sharma / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actress Dia Mirza is set to make her television debut with a travel show about river Ganga. The show, titled 'Ganga- The Soul of India' will premiere on May 1 on the channel Living Foodz. In the show, Dia will be seen going to new locales around the river Ganga and talking to various people.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:12 pm on 17 Apr
RGV's next film 'Rai' to star Vivek Oberoi
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma announced on Twitter that his next movie will be a gangster thriller titled 'Rai' and will feature actor Vivek Oberoi in the "title role". Varma said the 'Rai' will be launched on May 1. The movie, to be produced by CR Manohar, will be made in four languages Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:31 pm on 17 Apr
'24' trailer YouTube's most shared today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 17 Apr 2016,Sunday
The official trailer of the upcoming Tamil science fiction movie '24' was the most shared and viewed YouTube video in India on Saturday. The video was posted on April 11 and has garnered over 19 lakh views so far. The Vikram Kumar-directorial, which is set to be released on May 6, stars Suriya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:01 am on 17 Apr
'Coachella' trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 16 Apr 2016,Saturday
While the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is taking place in California, 'Coachella' was a global Twitter trend on Saturday. Users discussed the music festival and its live stream with tweets like, "Seeing everyone's Coachella snaps is making me sad that I'm not at Coachella". Users shared photographs from the event and discussed outfits celebrities wore to Coachella.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:06 pm on 16 Apr
Teaser of 'The Birth of a Nation' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Apr 2016,Saturday
A teaser of the period drama film 'The Birth of a Nation' has been released. The film is about African-American slave Nat Turner, who led a slave rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia in 1831. American actor Nate Parker plays Turner, with the film also featuring Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King and Jackie Earle Haley. It will release on October 7.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:23 pm on 16 Apr
'Itni Si Baat Hai' song from 'Azhar' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Apr 2016,Saturday
'Itni Si Baat Hai', the second song from the Emraan Hashmi starrer film 'Azhar', has been released. Featuring Emraan with Prachi Desai, the song has been composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh and Antara Mitra. 'Azhar' is a biopic of former Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin and also features Nargis Fakhri. It is scheduled to release on May 13.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:01 pm on 16 Apr
'Fan' becomes highest opening grosser of 2016
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Apr 2016,Saturday
The Shah Rukh Khan starrer film 'Fan' collected ₹19.20 crore in India on its first day, becoming the highest opening grosser of 2016. The film surpassed 'Airlift', which minted ₹12.35 crore on its first day, to achieve this feat. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, 'Fan' features Khan in a double role of that of a superstar as well as his fan.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:46 pm on 16 Apr
Actor Dilip Kumar hospitalised
short by Shipra Sharma / on 16 Apr 2016,Saturday
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar (93) was on Saturday admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after he complained of respiratory problems. He is not in ICU, but the doctors are reportedly keeping a close watch on him. "He had fever and had vomited a few times. He was suffering from pneumonia as well", Dr Jalil Parkar of Lilavati Hospital said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:17 pm on 16 Apr
Charlie Chaplin was born on this day
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 16 Apr 2016,Saturday
Hollywood comic actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889, in London, England. Chaplin, whose birth name was Charles Spencer Chaplin, started performing on stage at an early age of five. He got married four times and had 11 children. Chaplin was also the first actor to appear on TIME’s cover in 1925.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 11:12 am on 16 Apr
'Avatar' to have 4 sequels: James Cameron
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
The 2009 science fiction film 'Avatar' will have four sequels, director James Cameron announced on Thursday. While 'Avatar 2' will be released around Christmas 2018, the other three films will release in 2020, 2022 and 2023 respectively, he added. "I've been working the last couple of years with a team of four top screenwriters", Cameron said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:08 pm on 15 Apr
'The Jungle Book' most booked film on BookMyShow
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
Jon Favreau's 'The Jungle Book' was the most booked movie on online ticketing portal BookMyShow in the second week of April. The fantasy adventure film, featuring Neel Sethi as Mowgli, has been rated 87%. Shah Rukh Khan's 'Fan' was the second most booked movie of the week, followed by the Vijay starrer Tamil film 'Theri'.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:03 pm on 15 Apr
Sequel to 'Deadpool' confirmed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
A sequel to the 2016 superhero film 'Deadpool', is in the works, Fox co-chairman Stacey Snider has confirmed. Snider added that Director Tim Miller and actor Ryan Reynolds will be returning in the sequel, alongside the entire creative team. Notably, 'Deadpool' collected $757.3 million worldwide, becoming the highest grossing R-rated film of all time.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:53 pm on 15 Apr
Pratyusha's parents write to Maharashtra CM
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
The parents of television actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who allegedly committed suicide, have written to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis requesting a probe by Mumbai Police Crime Branch into the case. In the letter, they have alleged that Pratyusha's boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh was “solely responsible for her death”. They have also alleged that their complaint was not being heard by police.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:55 pm on 15 Apr
Theri shows Vijay's limitations: Indian Express
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
The Vijay starrer Tamil language film 'Theri', which released on Friday, exposes "Vijay’s limitations as an actor", Indian Express wrote. There is "little novelty in a plot that only appears rehashed", wrote Hindustan Times. The director, Atlee, "takes too long to narrate this familiar story", TOI said. The film has been rated 2/5 (Indian Express), 2.5/5 (HT) and 3/5 (TOI).
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:47 pm on 15 Apr
'James Cameron' trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
After Hollywood director James Cameron announced four sequels to his movie Avatar, 'James Cameron' was a top global Twitter trend on Friday. While fans shared the news, some users criticised the director with tweets like, "Someone needs to rein James Cameron in. 4 AVATAR sequels now? If this flops, that level of investment is surely enough to sink a studio".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:20 pm on 15 Apr
Jungle Book gets 2nd highest opening week of '16
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
Jon Favreau's 'The Jungle Book' has collected ₹74.08 crore in India in its first week, making it the second biggest opening week grosser of 2016. The Akshay Kumar starrer film 'Airlift' so far remains the biggest opening week grosser of 2016, having minted ₹83.50 crore in its first week. 'The Jungle Book' previewed in the US on Thursday.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:00 pm on 15 Apr
'Fan' makes for a thrilling watch: HT
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film 'Fan', which released on Friday, "is not devoid of loopholes. But it still makes for a thrilling watch", wrote Hindustan Times. "Khan does a fabulous job", India Today said. "Fan is a not a great film, it is a brave film", said DNA. The film has been rated 3.5/5 (India Today, HT) and 3/5 (NDTV).
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:50 pm on 15 Apr
'Sarbjit' brought a sense of gloom in me: Hooda
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
Actor Randeep Hooda, who will be seen essaying the role of Sarabjit Singh in the upcoming biopic 'Sarbjit', has said that the film has brought about "a certain sense of gloom" to him. "I have to keep telling myself, that look, you did not go through 23 years of your life in prison", the 39-year-old actor added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:26 pm on 15 Apr
Trailer of 'The Neon Demon' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
The trailer of the upcoming horror thriller film 'The Neon Demon' has been released. Featuring Elle Fanning, Alessandro Nivola and Keanu Reeves, the film revolves around an aspiring model Jesse (Fanning), who moves to Los Angeles. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, the film will compete for the 2016 Palme d'Or, the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:17 pm on 15 Apr
First look of Alia Bhatt in 'Udta Punjab' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
Actress Alia Bhatt on Friday took to Twitter to share her first look in the upcoming movie 'Udta Punjab'. She plays the role of a Bihari migrant in the film, which also stars Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey of 'Ishqiya' fame, the film is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:57 pm on 15 Apr
Cafe installs 600kg Rajinikanth chocolate statue
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 15 Apr 2016,Friday
A cafe in Chennai has installed a 6 feet tall statue of actor Rajinikanth, made of 600 kilogram of chocolate. The statue was created by Chennai-based sculptor Srinath Balachandran after the cafe conducted a poll on how to pay tribute to Rajinikanth. This comes just after the actor was awarded a 'Padma Vibhushan' for his contribution to the film industry.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:54 pm on 15 Apr
'Sachin movie' in top Google trends today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The official teaser of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', a biopic on Sachin Tendulkar, was released on Thursday following which 'Sachin movie' was among the most trending Google searches in India. It was most searched in Maharashtra, Kerala, Odisha and Goa. 'Barcelona', 'Sarabjit Trailer', 'Shilpa Shinde', 'Disha Patani' and 'Kobe Bryant' were the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:54 pm on 14 Apr
Anupam Kher, Frieda Pinto in 'Love Sonia'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
Actor Anupam Kher and actress Frieda Pinto have been roped in for the film 'Love Sonia', a real-life inspired drama about sex trafficking. The film will mark the directorial debut of Tabrez Noorani, who produced the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The film will also reportedly feature Mrunal Thakur, Paul Dano, Manoj Bajpai, Richa Chadda and Rajkummar Rao.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:08 pm on 14 Apr
Trailer of Manoj Bajpai's 'Traffic' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Manoj Bajpai starrer film 'Traffic' has been released. The thriller film is inspired by a real life incident and also features Jimmy Shergill, ‎Divya Dutta, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Sachin Khedekar. The director of the film Rajesh Pillai passed away on February 27 due to which its release got delayed and will now release on May 6.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:04 pm on 14 Apr
Obama receives advanced copies of 'GoT' season 6
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
US President Barack Obama has received advanced copies of 'Game of Thrones' season six, creators of the show David Benioff and DB Weiss revealed. "When the commander-in-chief says, ‘I want to see advance episodes,’ what are you gonna do?”, Benioff said. Last month, HBO confirmed that, for the first time, critics and reviewers wouldn’t receive early copies of the episodes.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:17 pm on 14 Apr
SRK unveils 'Fan'-inspired wax statue in London
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new version of his wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum, London. As a promotional move for his film 'Fan', which will release on Friday, his statue has been dressed as Gaurav, the character he plays in the film. In a first, the model will also be open to public viewing at the London Eye.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:12 pm on 14 Apr
Y-Films working on new web series 'Ladies Room'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
Y-Films, the youth division of Yash Raj Films, is working on a new web series 'Ladies Room'. The series is set in six different women washrooms and revolves around two best friends, Dingo and Khanna. The character of Dingo will be played by Saba Azad, while Shreya Dhanwanthary will play Khanna. The series will release in May.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:39 pm on 14 Apr
CINTAA to act against Rakhi Sawant, Dolly Bindra
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) has decided to take action against actresses Dolly Bindra and Rakhi Sawant for making insensitive remarks on the suicide of television actress Pratyusha Banerjee. “It’s such a shame people are trying to make issue out of somebody’s death", Amit Behl, Chairperson of CINTAA's Dispute Committee said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:57 pm on 14 Apr
Official trailer of 'Dear Dad' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The official trailer of the Arvind Swamy starrer upcoming film 'Dear Dad' has been released. The film, also featuring Himanshu Sharma, Ekavali Khanna and Aman Uppal, revolves around the relationship between a father-son duo. It marks the directorial debut of Tanuj Bhramar and is scheduled to release on May 6.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:15 pm on 14 Apr
New trailer of 'The Angry Birds Movie' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
A new trailer of 'The Angry Birds Movie' has been released. The action-adventure comedy animated film is based on the 'Angry Birds' video game series. The film, featuring Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride and Maya Rudolph, is being directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly. It is scheduled to release in the US on May 20.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:20 pm on 14 Apr
Kareena's first look in 'Udta Punjab' revealed
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The first look of Kareena Kapoor Khan in the film 'Udta Punjab' has been revealed. Kareena features as Dr Shivani Gupta in the film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Earlier talking about her role in the film, Kareena said, "It's (the role) very simple and nice, good Samaritan kind of a thing". The film will release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:52 pm on 14 Apr
Official trailer of 'Sarbjit' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The trailer of the Randeep Hooda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer film 'Sarbjit' was released. The film is based on the life of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner in Pakistan, who died in 2013 after an attack by inmates. Directed by Omung Kumar, the film also features Richa Chadda and Darshan Kumar. It is scheduled to release on May 20.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:51 pm on 14 Apr
Teaser of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 14 Apr 2016,Thursday
The official teaser of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', the upcoming biopic on former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was released on Thursday. The film marks the acting debut of Sachin, who will play himself. It is directed by Emmy award winning director James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka & Carnival Motion Pictures. The film is scheduled to release later this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:32 pm on 14 Apr
'Doctor Strange' in top Google trends today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer of the Benedict Cumberbatch starrer superhero film 'Doctor Strange' was released on Wednesday following which it was among the most trending Google searches in India. It was most searched in Goa, Uttarakhand, Kerala and Odisha. 'Earthquake', 'RPSC', 'Tamil new year 2016' and 'Ambedkar Jayanti' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:30 pm on 13 Apr
Ajay, Kajol to be Andhra tourism ambassadors
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Bollywood actor-couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol will serve as the brand ambassadors of Andhra Pradesh Tourism, said an official statement on Tuesday. The two volunteered for the position, and offered to invest in media and entertainment projects in Amaravati. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the offer, and held a meeting with Devgn the same day.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:27 pm on 13 Apr
'Sadma' remake to have a Hollywood version
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Ad-filmmaker Lloyd Baptista, who is working on a remake of the Kamal Haasan and Sridevi-starrer 1983 film 'Sadma', has said that a Hollywood version of the film will be shot next year. "For the Hollywood version we will have an Indian actress and a Hollywood actor. It's one of the actresses who is working abroad", Baptista said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:43 pm on 13 Apr
SAB TV partners with Twitter India for new show
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Television channel SAB TV has partnered with Twitter India to create mini-TV series 'Khidki' from content generated on the micro-blogging site. The channel will run an online campaign, '#TweetAFunnyStory', wherein users on Twitter will be invited to share their real life stories. These stories will later be shortlisted by the show’s producers, and telecast as an episodic series on SAB.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:52 pm on 13 Apr
First look of Manoj Bajpai's 'Traffic' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Manoj Bajpai on Tuesday took to Twitter to unveil the first look of his upcoming film 'Traffic'. The story, inspired by real events, is a remake of the Malayalam film by the same name. The director of the film Rajesh Pillai passed away on February 27 due to which its release got delayed. The film will release on May 6.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:31 pm on 13 Apr
Ben Affleck to direct, act in solo Batman film
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Hollywood actor Ben Affleck is set to direct and star in a solo 'Batman' movie, Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara has said. He was last seen starring as Batman in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', which released in March. Affleck is also due to return as the superhero in two Justice League movies.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:18 pm on 13 Apr
#DoctorStrange trending on Twitter today
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
After the first trailer of Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch was released, #DoctorStrange was a global Twitter trend on Wednesday. Users discussed the movie and the trailer with tweets like, "Open your mind. Change your reality. #DoctorStrange" and "Doctor Strange feels & looks like a perfect mix between Marvel, Sherlock, and Inception. Can't wait! #DoctorStrange".
short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:05 pm on 13 Apr
I'll sing all my songs in 'Rock On 2': Shraddha
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Shraddha Kapoor has revealed that she will be singing all her songs in her upcoming film 'Rock On 2'. Earlier, the actress recorded songs for her films including 'Ek Villain' and 'Haider'. 'Rock On 2', starring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai and Purab Kohli, is a sequel to the 2008 film 'Rock On'. It will release on November 11.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:46 pm on 13 Apr
Second poster of Sachin's biopic released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
A second poster of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', the biopic of Sachin Tendulkar, has been released. Celebrities including Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Ranveer Singh also shared the poster. "Whata privilege 2 hav lived in 'The Sachin Era'!", Ranveer wrote. "One Man... Multiple Generations... Countless Fans", tweeted Yuvraj. The film featuring Sachin himself, will release this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:35 pm on 13 Apr
First look of Diljit Dosanjh in Udta Punjab out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh on Wednesday took to Twitter to share his look in the upcoming Bollywood film 'Udta Punjab'. The actor plays cop Sartaj Singh in the film, which will mark his debut in Bollywood. Starring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor in pivotal roles, 'Udta Punjab' is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:55 pm on 13 Apr
'Sultan' teaser gets 3 million views in a day
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The teaser of the Salman Khan-starrer film 'Sultan', which was released by the actor on Tuesday, has garnered over 3 million views on YouTube in a day. Following this, '#Fastest3MViewsOnSultanTeaser' became a top Twitter trend on Wednesday in India, with director Ali Abbas Zafar tweeting "Thanks for all the love". The film, also starring Anushka Sharma, will release on Eid.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:22 pm on 13 Apr
'Intolerance' is just a word: Kapil Sharma
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Stand up comedian Kapil Sharma on Tuesday said that there is no intolerance in the country, adding that 'intolerance' is just a word. "Had you heard about this word earlier? I think it has been made famous by these social media trolls", he said. Further, Kapil added, “I am telling you, make fun of this word (intolerance)".
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:56 pm on 13 Apr
Trailer of Cumberbatch's 'Doctor Strange' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
The official trailer of the Benedict Cumberbatch starrer superhero film 'Doctor Strange' has been released. The film is based on Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the film also features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Michael Stuhlbarg. 'Doctor Strange' is scheduled to release on November 4 in 3D and IMAX 3D.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:32 pm on 13 Apr
Priyanka reacts to suicide claims by ex-manager
short by Shipra Sharma / on 13 Apr 2016,Wednesday
Priyanka Chopra has responded to the suicide claims made by her ex-manager Prakash Jaju and said that there is no "credibility" to him. "[I]t’s so sad that Indian media has given credibility to the man, who was in jail because of harassing me", she said. Earlier, Jaju had alleged that Priyanka tried to commit suicide thrice in the past.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:17 pm on 13 Apr
SRK speaks on Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide issue
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Answering a question on television actress Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide issue, actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that young actors must not get disappointed if they don't get work. “If you know the work then either today or tomorrow you will get one", he said. "Everyone gets bad and good days, so don’t think about the bad days", Khan added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:40 pm on 12 Apr
Not sure to attend White House dinner: Priyanka
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has been invited to the White House for the annual correspondents dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama, has said she is not sure if she will attend it. "Not that I don’t want to, but I am not sure,” she said. “Right now I am too busy with Quantico and Baywatch", Priyanka added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:33 pm on 12 Apr
New trailer of Game of Thrones season 6 out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
A new trailer of the sixth season of the fantasy drama television series 'Game of Thrones' has been released. The trailer features Walder Frey, Arya, Jaqen H’ghar, The White Walker and Tyrion Lannister. It also shows glimpses of Jon Snow's dead body. The new season will premiere on HBO on April 24.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:30 pm on 12 Apr
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' new trailer out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
A new trailer of the upcoming science fiction action-comedy film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' has been released. The film, featuring Megan Fox, Stephen Amell and Will Arnett, is a sequel to the 2014 film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. Directed by Dave Green, the film is scheduled to release on June 3 in 3D and IMAX 3D.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:39 pm on 12 Apr
Sidharth, Alia cast in 'Aashiqui 3': Report
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
As per a media report, Sidharth Malhotra has been signed opposite Alia Bhatt in the romantic film 'Aashiqui 3'. Furthermore, the report also added that Sidharth may turn singer for the film. “Mohit wants me to sing one song. Learning to play the guitar is a prerequisite... I have to get rhythm in my voice and fingers", he reportedly said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:32 pm on 12 Apr
Aishwarya Rai named ‘Global Indian of the Year’
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was on Monday honoured with the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award at the 2016 NRI of the Year award function held in Mumbai. Meanwhile, Indian tennis player Sania Mirza received the 'NRI of the Year' award. The award function recognises outstanding achievements of the Indian diaspora globally.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:18 pm on 12 Apr
First look of Shahid Kapoor in 'Udta Punjab' out
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Shahid Kapoor on Tuesday took to Twitter to share his first look from 'Udta Punjab'. The actor plays Punjabi rock star Tommy Singh in the film, which also features Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey of 'Ishqiya' fame, 'Udta Punjab' marks the Bollywood debut of Punjabi actor Diljit Dosanjh and is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:45 pm on 12 Apr
Teaser of Salman starrer 'Sultan' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Salman Khan on Tuesday took to Twitter to share the official teaser of his upcoming film 'Sultan'. The teaser introduces Salman as wrestler Sultan Ali Khan. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film also features Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda and Amit Sadh. 'Sultan' is scheduled for an Eid release.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:15 pm on 12 Apr
Anil Kapoor invests in video platform Indi.com
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor has invested an undisclosed sum in video social network Indi.com. Started in 2012 by Neel Grover and Greg Giraudi, the US-based platform will be launched in India on April 28. It allows individuals and companies to create and monetise content by sharing videos and also serves as a talent discovery platform for production houses and studios.
short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 02:50 pm on 12 Apr
Rajinikanth, Sania, Priyanka get Padma awards
short by Nihal Thondepu / on 12 Apr 2016,Tuesday
President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday conferred Padma awards upon 56 eminent personalities including actor Rajinikanth, actress Priyanka Chopra, and tennis player Sania Mirza in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. While Rajinikanth received a Padma Vibhushan, Sania got a Padma Bhushan and Priyanka, a Padma Shri. This comes after several others were given the awards at another ceremony in March.
short by Nihal Thondepu / 01:53 pm on 12 Apr
Rochelle Rao roped in for The Kapil Sharma Show
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Television anchor and model Rochelle Rao, who was last seen on 'Bigg Boss 8', has been roped in for 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Rochelle will feature in the show as a nurse. "My nurse character on it will portray a glamorous side, but I won’t be going overboard as one can’t flaunt that too much on the show", she said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 09:07 pm on 11 Apr
Varun to dub for Chris Evans in Captain America
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor Varun Dhawan will be dubbing for Chris Evans’ Captain America in the Hindi version of the upcoming film 'Captain America: Civil War'. “Captain America is a matured and a balanced leader. This is something that I am not. So, that made it all the more challenging for me", Varun said. The film will release in India on May 6.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:05 pm on 11 Apr
First poster of Salman starrer 'Sultan' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor Salman Khan on Monday took to Twitter to release the first poster of his upcoming film 'Sultan', and captioned it as 'Sultan ka Pehla Daav'. The action film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, also features Anushka Sharma and Randeep Hooda. Scheduled for an Eid release, the film revolves around wrestler Sultan Ali Khan and the problems faced by him.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:01 pm on 11 Apr
I am not a fan of myself: Shah Rukh Khan
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who will be seen in the film 'Fan' next, has said that he is not a fan of himself in real life. “In real life, I’m not fond of me. I don’t like myself much. If I was fond of myself, then I would not play the characters I play, I would play myself", he said.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:48 pm on 11 Apr
'The Vampire Diaries' to end with season 8: Ian
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Ian Somerhalder, who plays Damon Salvatore in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries', said that the series will end with the eighth season. "We have decided to do one last season to do the story justice", he said. However, a spokesperson of the broadcasting company that airs the show said that “no decision has been made” in this regard.
short by Shipra Sharma / 06:40 pm on 11 Apr
Poster of Sachin Tendulkar's biopic released
short by Dishant Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared the official poster of his upcoming biopic, 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', on Twitter on Monday. The movie, which will feature Tendulkar making his acting debut, is being directed by award-winning British film-maker James Erskine, while AR Rahman has composed the film's music. The teaser for the movie is set to release on April 14.
short by Dishant Sharma / 05:18 pm on 11 Apr
Salman Khan praises Anant Ambani's weight loss
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Salman Khan on Sunday took to Twitter to share a picture with Anant Ambani, praising his weight loss. "So happy to see Anant Ambani,lots of respect n sooo happy fr him.Takes a lot of willpower to loose 108kgs in 18mnths", Salman wrote. Earlier, cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni had praised Anant's “discipline and determination” over losing weight.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:23 pm on 11 Apr
New trailer of 'Suicide Squad' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
A new trailer of the film 'Suicide Squad' has been released. The film, featuring Will Smith, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie, is based on the DC Comics anti-hero team of the same name. The film is about a secret government agency that recruits imprisoned villains to execute black ops in exchange for clemency. It will release on August 5.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:38 pm on 11 Apr
William, Kate attend gala dinner in Mumbai
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on Sunday attended a gala dinner at Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, hosted by the British High Commission and the British Asian Trust. The event was attended by Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The royal couple is on a seven-day visit to India and Bhutan.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:04 pm on 11 Apr
Motion logo of 'Udta Punjab' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Actor Shahid Kapoor on Monday took to Twitter to share the motion logo of his upcoming film 'Udta Punjab'. The film, which also features Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh, is a neo-noir thriller drama directed by Abhishek Chaubey. It revolves around the issue of drug abuse in Punjab. The film is scheduled to release on June 17.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:53 pm on 11 Apr
The Jungle Book mints ₹40.19 cr in first weekend
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
'The Jungle Book', which released on Friday, collected ₹40.19 crore in its opening weekend in India, becoming the second biggest opening weekend grosser of 2016. As per Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film collected ₹10.09 crore on Friday, ₹13.51 crore on Saturday and ₹16.59 crore on Sunday. Notably, the film released in India a week before its US release.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:25 pm on 11 Apr
Teaser of 'Fantastic Beasts...' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 11 Apr 2016,Monday
Warner Bros has released a teaser of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', a spin-off to the Harry Potter film series. The film revolves around wizard Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne, and his adventures in New York's secret community of witches and wizards, seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book. It will release on November 18.
short by Shipra Sharma / 11:56 am on 11 Apr
Logical to avoid clash of Raees and Sultan: SRK
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Shah Rukh Khan has said that it will be logical to avoid the clash of his film 'Raees' with Salman Khan's 'Sultan', both of which are scheduled for an Eid release. “I think logic will be to shift (the release dates). We will try and figure out a way so that it doesn’t eat into each other’s business", he added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:32 pm on 10 Apr
Anupam Kher not allowed to visit NIT Srinagar
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actor Anupam Kher was stopped at the Srinagar airport and denied permission to visit the NIT Srinagar campus on Sunday. He was visiting the students to give them "a sense of warmth," he said. Kher had earlier praised NIT students for protesting against those who allegedly raised anti-India slogans after India lost to West Indies in the World T20 semi-final.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:05 pm on 10 Apr
Ranveer, Tamannaah in Rohit Shetty's next
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actors Ranveer Singh and Tamannaah Bhatia have been roped in by director Rohit Shetty for his next film. "Ranveer’s energy, exuberance and huge popularity make this project more interesting, and Tamannaah is a massive star with South Indian audiences", Shetty said in a statement. The film will reportedly be multilingual. "[I]t will be worth the wait", Shetty added.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:14 pm on 10 Apr
'Star Wars' named best film at MTV Movie Awards
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' won the 'Movie of the Year' award at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards held in California on Saturday. The film, which was nominated in 11 categories, won three awards including the 'Breakthrough Performance' award which went to Daisy Ridley. Meanwhile, Adam Driver was named 'Best Villain' for his role in the film.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:39 pm on 10 Apr
Leonardo named best actor at MTV Movie Awards
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Leonardo DiCaprio was named the best male actor for 'The Revenant' at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards held in California on Saturday. Meanwhile, Charlize Theron received the 'Best Female Performance' award for 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. Chris Pratt won the 'Best Action Performance' award for 'Jurassic World' while Ryan Reynold's act in 'Deadpool' won him the Best 'Comedic Performance' title.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:03 pm on 10 Apr
Sunny Leone to produce thriller film
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Actress Sunny Leone is set to turn producer with her next film. The film, untitled as of now, will be a drama-thriller and will star Sunny. “We plan to shoot hopefully in July-August sometime this year. Rest of the details are still being worked out", she said. Earlier, Sunny had expressed her wish to produce a superhero film.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:24 pm on 10 Apr
Priyanka to get Phalke Film Foundation's Award
short by Shipra Sharma / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Priyanka Chopra will receive the 'Best Actress of the Year' award by the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation for her performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Bajirao Mastani'. The award will be given to her on the occasion of 147th Dadasaheb Phalke Jayanti. The award ceremony will be held on April 24. Notably, this is Priyanka's second award from the Foundation.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:39 pm on 10 Apr
Priyadarshini Chatterjee crowned Miss India 2016
short by Anupama K / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
Priyadarshini Chatterjee from Guwahati was crowned the Miss India World 2016, at the 53rd edition of the beauty pageant held at the Yash Raj Studios on Saturday. Sushruthi Krishna from Bengaluru and Pankhuri Gidwani from Uttar Pradesh became the first and second runners-up respectively. Chatterjee will now represent India at the International platform of Miss World 2016.
short by Anupama K / 01:59 pm on 10 Apr
'Bol do na zara' YouTube's most shared today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 10 Apr 2016,Sunday
A video song titled 'Bol do na zara' from the upcoming movie 'Azhar' was the most shared YouTube video on Facebook and Twitter in India on Saturday. The video was published on April 7 and has garnered over eight lakh views so far. The movie, starring Emraan Hashmi and Nargis Fakhri, is a biopic of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:06 am on 10 Apr
No Bollywood music during IPL till April 19: HC
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
The Delhi High Court on Saturday restrained the BCCI and seven IPL teams from playing Bollywood songs in the ongoing T-20 cricket league till April 19. The HC was hearing copyrights society Indian Singers Rights Association's plea that stated playing of songs without the nod of members of the body amounts to infringement of "performer's rights".
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:47 pm on 09 Apr
First colour 3-D film premiered on this day
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
The first ever colour 3-D film, 'The House of Wax', premiered at New York’s Paramount Theatre on April 10, 1953. It was a remake of 1933’s 'Mystery in the Wax Museum' and was directed by Andre De Toth. It was also the first 3-D film with stereophonic sound to be presented in a regular movie theatre.
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:42 pm on 09 Apr
Paul Walker's daughter given $10.1 mn settlement
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
The daughter of late Hollywood actor Paul Walker has been granted a $10.1 million settlement reportedly from the estate of Roger Rodas, who was driving when the Porsche Carrera GT crashed. The court, which delivered the ruling in November 2014, reportedly found Rodas 'partly to blame' for the accident, which left both Rodas and Walker dead.
short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:27 pm on 09 Apr
Kangana shoots with Dhoni, Kohli for ad film
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actress Kangana Ranaut will soon be seen in an advertisement with cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli. The advertisement, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, will air during the IPL T20 cricket league. The commercial was reportedly shot in one day, owing to Kangana's busy schedule. The actress will be seen in her 'Queen' avatar in the advertisement.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:49 pm on 09 Apr
Ajay Devgn, Sooraj Pancholi in dance-action film
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Ajay Devgn will work with Sooraj Pancholi in a dance-action movie, to be directed by choreographer-director Remo D'souza. Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh revealed the news on Twitter, adding that the film will be co-produced by Devgn and Bhushan Kumar. The film will go on floors in July this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 04:00 pm on 09 Apr
'Taher Shah' trending on Twitter today
short by Chhavi Tyagi / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
After Pakistani singer Taher Shah, known for his song 'Eye to Eye', released his second song 'Angel', 'Taher Shah' was a top Indian Twitter trend on Friday. Former actress Twinkle Khanna tweeted, "Pakistan doesn't need nuclear weapons they can just drop this purple bomb on us #TaherShah". Users trolled Shah with tweets like, "i feel lost, unable to recall anything".
short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:41 pm on 09 Apr
Teaser of 'Dear Dad' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
The teaser of the Arvind Swamy-starrer film 'Dear Dad' has been released. Directed by Tanuj Bhramar, the film also features Himanshu Sharma, Ekavali Khanna and Aman Uppal. The film revolves around a father-son duo, who go on a road trip from Delhi to Mussoorie, and how their trip takes unexpected turns. It is scheduled to release on May 6.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:26 pm on 09 Apr
First look of 'Befikre' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
Ranveer Singh on Saturday took to Twitter to share the first look of his upcoming film 'Befikre'. The romantic drama film also stars Vaani Kapoor. The film, to be directed by Aditya Chopra, will be his fourth as a director. Also featuring a guest appearance by Shah Rukh Khan, the film is scheduled to release on December 9 this year.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:13 pm on 09 Apr
The Jungle Book gets 2nd highest opening of '16
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
Jon Favreau's 'The Jungle Book', which released on Friday, minted ₹9.76 crore on its opening day in India, becoming the second-highest opener of 2016. Notably, the film released one week earlier in India than the US. The Akshay Kumar starrer film 'Airlift', which collected ₹12.35 crore on its first day, is the highest opening grosser of 2016 so far.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:52 pm on 09 Apr
Hrithik's 'Mohenjo Daro' to release on Aug 12
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
Actor Hrithik Roshan on Friday took to Twitter to announce that his upcoming film 'Mohenjo Daro' will release on August 12. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film is an epic adventure-romance set in the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro, Pakistan, in the era of the Indus Valley civilisation. It also features debutant Pooja Hegde and actor Kabir Bedi in pivotal roles.
short by Shipra Sharma / 01:22 pm on 09 Apr
New clip from GoT season 6 released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 09 Apr 2016,Saturday
A new clip from the sixth season of the fantasy drama television series 'Game of Thrones' was released on Thursday. The clip was unveiled on the talk show 'Conan' by Liam Cunningham, who plays Davos Seaworth in the television series. The first episode of the sixth season is titled 'The Red Woman' and will air on HBO on April 24.
short by Shipra Sharma / 12:29 am on 09 Apr
'Haan Kargi' song YouTube's most shared today
short by Swarnim Bagre / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
A video song entitled 'Haan Kargi' was the most shared YouTube video on Facebook and Twitter in India on Friday. The video was published by 'Lokdhun Punjabi' on April 7 and has garnered around three lakh views so far. The song features vocals from Punjabi Bhangra singer and actor Amninderpal Singh Virk.
short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:20 pm on 08 Apr
Mariah Carey insures her vocal chords: Reports
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
As per reports, American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey has got her vocal chords insured for $35 million. Furthermore, the 46-year-old singer has also got her legs insured for the same amount. Notably, in 2006 Gillette presented Carey with 'Legs Of A Goddess' title. She had also judged a competition to find the most perfect legs in America.
short by Shipra Sharma / 08:00 pm on 08 Apr
Charlize Theron roped in for 'Fast & Furious 8'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has been roped in for the eighth instalment of the 'Fast & Furious' film series, the makers of the film confirmed on Thursday. She will reportedly play villain in the film. The yet untitled film, featuring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson, is scheduled to release on April 14, 2017.
short by Shipra Sharma / 07:52 pm on 08 Apr
Karisma, Sunjay mutually agree to divorce
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
Actress Karisma Kapoor and her husband Sunjay Kapur on Friday agreed to divorce with mutual consent by signing agreement papers in an out of court settlement. As per the agreement, the couples' two kids will stay with Karisma, with Sunjay getting visitation rights. Furthermore, Karisma has agreed to withdraw a domestic violence case she filed against Sunjay within two weeks.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:59 pm on 08 Apr
Video shows special effects in 'The Jungle Book'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
A video from the sets of the film 'The Jungle Book', without any special effects and computer-generated imagery (CGI), has been released. The film, set in a forest, was shot on a soundstage in Los Angeles. The video explains how actor Neel Sethi, who plays Mowgli, had to pretend he was talking to animals, which were later generated using CGI.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:52 pm on 08 Apr
'Love Games' is too dangerous for your mind: HT
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
The Patralekha and Gaurav Arora starrer film 'Love Games', which released on Friday, is "just too dangerous for your mind", wrote Hindustan Times. The film "gives up quickly" on the storyline, The Indian Express said. The Vikram Bhatt directorial has been rated 0.5/5 by The Indian Express, 1.5/5 by Hindustan Times and NDTV, and 2/5 by Rediff.
short by Shipra Sharma / 05:00 pm on 08 Apr
'Bol Do Na Zara' song from 'Azhar' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
'Bol Do Na Zara', the first song from the Emraan Hashmi starrer film 'Azhar' has been released. The song, featuring Emraan with Nargis Fakhri, has been composed by Amaal Mallik, while it has been sung by Armaan Malik. Also starring Prachi Desai, 'Azhar' is a biopic of former Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin. It will release on May 13.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:48 pm on 08 Apr
Teaser of 'The Bye Bye Man' released
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
A teaser of the upcoming horror thriller film 'The Bye Bye Man' was released on YouTube on Thursday. Directed by Stacy Title, the film is based on Robert Damon Schneck's short story titled 'The Bridge to Body Island'. The film stars Doug Jones, Douglas Smith, Michael Trucco and Cressida Bonas, and is scheduled to release on June 3.
short by Shipra Sharma / 03:24 pm on 08 Apr
Movie review: 'The Jungle Book'
short by Shipra Sharma / on 08 Apr 2016,Friday
'The Jungle Book', which hit the theatres on Friday, "mostly succeeds in delivering what it promised", India Today wrote. The film is "exuberant, with a surprisingly strong and novel message at the heart of it", The Indian Express said. The Jon Favreau directorial has been rated 3.5/5 by India Today and 4/5 by HT, Indian Express and NDTV.
short by Shipra Sharma / 02:35 pm on 08 Apr
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